Welfare secretary Pat McFadden plans further reforms to the benefits system, expected to include abolishing the work capability assessment.

An independent group appointed by the competition watchdog rejected nearly 80% of increases sought by companies.

Frontrunner for deputy leadership addresses rally as opponent Bridget Phillipson pledges ‘second Labour term our children deserve’

Durham County Council will trial enforcement measures in Bishop Auckland and Stanley.

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published The UK’s national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis and the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems, with food shortages and economic disaster potentially just years away, a powerful report by the UK’s defence chiefs is due to warn. However, the report, which was supposed to launch tomorrow at a landmark event in London, has been delayed, and concerns have been expressed to the Guardian that it may not now be published. Continue reading...