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Andy Burnham has promised to be relentless in tackling small-boat crossings, but more than 2,000 people arrived during his first 12 days as Prime Minister as questions continued over enforcement on French beaches.
Veterans are preparing a legal challenge over rules that treat Armed Forces occupational pensions as unearned income when Universal Credit is calculated, amid claims that some former service personnel have received demands for tens of thousands of pounds.
A tribunal has ruled that the Cabinet Office does not have to reveal whether serving ministers declared criminal convictions during the appointment process, or how many did so.
Names, organisations and work email addresses belonging to police officers, staff and other criminal justice professionals have been published on the dark web following a breach of the Police National Legal Database.
Conservative councillor Ed Godwin has stepped aside from the One Nation Conservative Network following the departure of its founder Cody Butler.
Tributes have been paid to Reform UK councillor Arty Hume, who represented Amble on Northumberland County Council, following his death aged 71.
Voters in Trinity will elect a new Wandsworth councillor on 27 August following Labour councillor Lizzy Dobres's resignation. Five candidates are standing.
Voters in Leen Valley will elect a new Nottingham city councillor on 20 August after Nadia Farhat was disqualified for non-attendance. Six candidates are standing.
Liberal Democrat Paola Davies has won the Almondbury ward by-election in Kirklees, taking the seat from Reform UK with a majority of 671 votes.
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has publicly offered to explore cooperation with Nigel Farage and Reform UK, while making any agreement conditional on five policy demands.