Harry Yorke

Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, is considering yet more emergency measures to reduce overcrowding

The Tory hopeful is promising a ‘Conservative revolution’ in health, housebuilding and how families are taxed. But he insists some decisions are for parents alone

Courts pursue nearly 1,000 people a week — and 70% of them are female

The government’s top lawyer was asked to intervene after the Met warned that granting the US pop star ‘VVIP’ protection for her Wembley concerts would breach its long-standing protocols

With dire approval ratings after his first 100 days, the PM hopes a budget heavy on infrastructure and housing will help rebuild his fortunes

Rushanara Ali infuriated families with visits to a conference backed by an insulation manufacturer that was criticised by the inquiry

John Healey hails the most significant bilateral deal since 2010, paving the way for joint military operations that will ensure troops stay a step ahead of any Russian threat in Europe

Conservative party members will cast their vote to appoint Rishi Sunak’s replacement, with results expected this morning

The chancellor is unrepentant about introducing the biggest tax rises in a generation despite a backlash from business and unease among the public

Prosecutors were ready to charge Axel Rudakubana with new offences on October 15 but the decision was stalled over concerns surrounding the Chris Kaba case