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Ofcom report reinforces online safety concerns as social media apps show significant growth among youngest
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school space
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time off
Peter Murrell arrested and released in latest development relating to investigation into party fundraising
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30
Labour party rebuffs scheme, which it says crosses Brexit red lines
A population equivalent in size to Greater Manchester is not working due to ill health, at a huge and avoidable cost
Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and her battle with the ‘deep state’
Housing secretary’s attempts to put pledges into law have been watered down following pushback from landlords
Ignoring the cold reality of Britain’s public finances is a mistake
Given that nearly one in 10 people in England and Wales admit to using illegal drugs, his legislation would probably face practical difficulties
Government contingency plans could see bulk of debt taken on by state with utility split in two
Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and personal expenses
Also this week, evidence grows that new border controls are hitting meat imports
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalition
Quarter-on-quarter drop provides some relief for households but quotes are up 43% from a year ago
Deputy PM says government will examine new curbs around technology sharing and call in vice-chancellors
External review into conduct at state-owned group finds Henry Staunton used discriminatory language
Akhil Tripathi’s Belgravia home included in injunction as he battles High Court civil fraud case
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general election
The novelist shares her favourite spots for riding, roses and romance
Special administration might limit fallout for other utilities and provide a chance to tackle unwieldy structure
As the work-from-home bubble bursts, Londoners who bought out of town during the pandemic are finding selling up a slow business
Want to go bespoke? These outfits are made-to-measure
Chancellor says UK government will never insure investors against poor decisions
Report from Nuffield Trust health think-tank highlights impact of leaving EU on medicine supply chains
Union body’s proposals include human involvement when technology makes ‘high-risk’ decisions like hiring and firing
Stories ebb and flow in Ben Power’s play at London’s National Theatre
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election drive
New amendments by peers dash government hopes of asylum legislation becoming law this week
Also in this newsletter: UK inflation dips, AI demand hits electricity supplies, the rise of ‘Quit-Tok’
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark ruling
Levelling-up secretary places proposal to build new office complex, strongly opposed by Barbican residents, on hold
UK foreign secretary calls on Jewish state to do ‘as little to escalate this as possible’ amid fears of regional war
External report was prompted by allegations about Nick Read’s behaviour
Rate of price increases falls below US for first time since 2022
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