Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
Britain and six allied governments have demanded that Israel withdraw construction tenders for the disputed E1 settlement project in the West Bank.
A public dispute and the suspension of Tim Montgomerie have exposed tensions inside Reform UK, encouraging Conservatives who believe their party may yet recover.
Travelodge chief executive Joanna Boydell is stepping down after the hotel company faced sustained political scrutiny over guest security and its room-access procedures.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the Government is involved in live international discussions about return hubs for people whose UK asylum claims have failed.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has rejected Ed Miliband’s demand to halt the E1 settlement project, calling the UK’s position one-sided.
Voters in Harraby South are choosing a new Cumberland councillor today after Labour’s Lucy Patrick resigned. Five candidates are contesting the seat.
Voters in St Neots Eynesbury are choosing a new Huntingdonshire district councillor today after Reform UK's Tony Nelson resigned weeks after his election.
Labour has suspended the whip from Southend East and Rochford MP Bayo Alaba while the party investigates questions concerning Covid-era business loans.
Andy Burnham's government is approaching a major decision on the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea developments as the final public consultation closes and ministers weigh climate effects against jobs and energy security.
Labour has introduced a new presumption in favour of suitable housing developments close to well-connected railway, tram and Underground stations in England, including some sites in the green belt.
Zia Yusuf has repeated Reform UK's pledge to fine companies 10% of their global revenue and impose strict criminal liability on bosses where businesses employ people working illegally.
Reform UK says almost all foreign nationals would lose access to welfare benefits under a future government, with Zia Yusuf also pledging to reserve social housing for British citizens.