Saturday, 12 April 2025

Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel

For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.

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Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation.

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Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus

Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions.

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Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery

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Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full

The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...