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‘Politicians should be doing more’ to prevent male suicide, say former Joy Division members on anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death
It was on this day in 1980 that Ian Curtis, lead singer of the critically acclaimed band Joy Division, took his own life.
What can the government do? – Economists debate the cost of living crisis
In recent weeks politicians have told us to learn to cook, buy value food, turn the lights off and work longer hours or the especially helpful: get a better paid job.
Boris Johnson ‘making an Eton mess of it’ – Jamie Oliver on PM delaying ban on junk food deals
Few places show the cost of living crisis more clearly than the shelves of supermarkets.
‘Toxic’ and ‘inappropriate’’ culture in parliament, say MPs
A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences has been released on bail, pending further inquiries.
Cost of living crisis: ‘People are in pain’, says Labour MP
Lisa Nandy is the shadow minister for levelling up, and spoke to us from parliament's central lobby.
How the cost of living crisis is affecting disabled people seeking work
We have been speaking to the Department for Work and Pensions Minister Chloe Smith about the mounting pressures on people's finances - and the disproportionate impact of inflation on more vulnerable people.
Is the government reconsidering a windfall tax on energy companies?
The question of whether to impose a windfall tax on energy companies was the main topic at prime minister's questions.
Cost of living crisis: UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9%
It hasn't been this bad since the early 1980s. Confirmation today that in the year to April, inflation hit a 40-year high.
‘Wagatha Christie’: Former England team mates butt heads in Wagileaks trial
Wayne Rooney has told the High Court that giving evidence at the libel trial brought by Rebekah Vardy against his wife Colleen was "the first time" he'd had "any understanding of what happened".
‘Biggest Nazi of the lot’ – Fascist group founder found guilty of terror offences
A man has been found guilty of being a member of a banned fascist organisation and is now likely to face jail.
Man faces deportation to Jamaica for criminal offence as teenager
A flight to Jamaica chartered by the Home Office to remove foreign nationals convicted of a criminal offence could go ahead with as few as eight passengers on board, this programme understands.
Government ‘cannot stand by’ over Northern Ireland situation, says minister
We were joined by the Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns.
Northern Ireland Protocol: European Parliament fears trade war
We’re joined by German MEP Anna Cavazzini, who is chair of the European Parliament's committee on the internal market and consumer protection.
Northern Ireland Protocol: DUP leader welcomes UK govt. proposals
As Liz Truss sets out a new law on the post-Brexit trade deal - what's been the reaction from politicians and businesses in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland Protocol: Will there be a trade war with Europe?
The European Union has warned it will retaliate "with all measures at its disposal" if the UK goes ahead with plans to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol - the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss promised to introduce legislation within the next fe...