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Davey calls for guidance after Supreme Court ruling

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he accepts the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex. He said the judgment brings clarity to a long-confused area of..

Ex-BoE member warns inflation set to rise again

Former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders welcomed March’s lower inflation but warned it may be short-lived. He said rising energy bills, tax hikes, and fallout from US trade tensions could..

Sea swimmer left with heart damage after sewage exposure

Suzi Finlayson says her life was turned upside down after swimming in polluted sea water left her with a serious infection requiring open heart surgery. She now lives with a mechanical valve and..

Badenoch backs court ruling on legal definition of 'woman'

Kemi Badenoch has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex, calling it a victory for women defending their rights. Badenoch said single-sex spaces should..

Former MP urges action after historic Supreme Court ruling

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman, describing it as a key moment in the debate over sex-based rights. She said the judgment..

Treasury welcomes falling inflation but says 'more to do'

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray has welcomed news that UK inflation fell for the second month running. He called it an “encouraging sign” that the government’s economic plan is..

Supreme Court to issue ruling over definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court will rule on whether those with a gender recognition certificate count as women under the Equality Act. Labour MP Lilian Greenwood said the party stands by protections for..

Minister welcomes drop in inflation to 2.6%

UK inflation slowed for a second month in March, driven by lower petrol costs. Minister Lilian Greenwood welcomed the news, saying rising wages and measures like the fuel duty freeze and school..

Community choir builds confidence for shy singers

Zest Choir in South Gloucestershire offers a fun, supportive space for those who believe they can’t sing. Meeting at Longwell Green Community Centre, the group focuses on building confidence and..

Unite members hold rally outside Birmingham Council

Unite the Union members hold a rally outside Birmingham City Council. It comes as Unite said its members voted overwhelmingly against what it described as the council's "totally inadequate" offer,..

Ed Davey warns over UK-US trade deal risks

Sir Ed Davey says a future UK-US trade deal could harm British interests by undermining farming standards and online safety rules for children. Speaking during a campaign visit to Huntingdon in..

Farage: Keep China out of UK infrastructure

Nigel Farage says Chinese firms should have no role in UK infrastructure after ministers took control of British Steel. The government acted over the weekend amid fears its Chinese owner planned to..

Reynolds hails steel lifeline but warns on jobs

Jonathan Reynolds says he is “delighted” vital raw materials have arrived to keep the blast furnaces operating at British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe. Speaking at nearby Immingham Port, the..

Farage claims Southport attack was 'covered up'

Nigel Farage has accused authorities of a “cover-up” following the 2024 Southport stabbing. The Reform UK leader said public anger was fuelled by withheld information, calling it an example of..

Farage: Reform now main opposition in red wall areas

Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt..

Supplies arrive as UK moves to save British Steel plant

Raw materials secured by the Government have arrived in the UK to keep British Steel blast furnaces burning after a race to save the company’s Scunthorpe plant. Ministers have taken control of the..

UK Government welcomes US trade deal optimism

Trade minister Sarah Jones welcomes positive signals from US Vice President JD Vance on a potential UK-US trade deal but refuses to comment on the state of negotiations. Talks continue amid global..

Government defends Scunthorpe steel deal

Industry minister Sarah Jones says the government would prefer to find a private sector partner to manage the steelworks in Scunthorpe – but refuses to rule out the involvement of another Chinese..

85 children's plaques vandalised at Muslim graveyard

Around 85 graves were vandalised in the Muslim section of a cemetery in Watford. Hertfordshire Police said many of the damaged graves were believed to be "the resting place of babies and young..

Deputy PM 'confident' furnaces will continue firing

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to..

Ed Davey says UK steel industry must be protected

The leader of the Liberal Democrats said the party has given the government their "full backing" to ensure a steel industry remains in the UK. It comes as British Steel staff and civil servants are..

Family of Harvey Willgoose speak out for first time

The family of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who died after he was stabbed at school, have spoken for the first time as they described the extent of their grief. In an interview with Dan Walker to be..

Mother of teen victim vows to campaign against knife crime

The mother of the 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose who was stabbed to death at his Sheffield school in February has vowed to campaign against knife crime. Speaking exclusively to 5 News presenter Dan..

Siddiq: Bangladesh arrest warrant a ‘smear campaign’

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says allegations by Bangladeshi authorities against her are a "politically motivated smear campaign" and insists there is "no evidence that I've done anything wrong". Ms Siddiq's..

Farage backs calls for nationalisation of UK steel industry

Nigel Farage has backed calls for the nationalisation of the British steel industry as the government races to keep the furnaces burning. The Reform UK leader referred to British Steel’s Chinese..