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Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance on how organisations should interpret the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex in law. The new guidance says that, in places like hospitals, shops and restaurants, “trans women (biological men)… Continue reading Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves In a quiet corner of Runcorn, a group of residents who’ve been fighting to bring a disused canal back to use have found themselves thrust into the centre of a political battle. The Unlock Runcorn group have long wanted to reconnect the Bridgewater and Manchester Ship canals, restoring what… Continue reading Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves

UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal 13 hours ago Faisal Islam & Tom Espiner & Esyllt Carr Economics editor & Business reporters, BBC News Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled the UK could lower tariffs on US car imports as she tries to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration.… Continue reading UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch 2 hours ago Kate Whannel Political reporter Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of lacking “moral courage” on transgender issues during heated exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions. Last week, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman… Continue reading PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher The government borrowed more than expected in the year to March due to increased spending on pay and benefits, according to official figures. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn in the year to March, up £20.7bn from the year before. The amount… Continue reading Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher

Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published The nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK are due to be published for the first time under plans being unveiled later. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have ordered officials to publish the data, including crimes that have been committed, by the end of the year.… Continue reading Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises Most fire services in England are facing a shortfall in funding after the government failed to give them the same level of compensation for tax increases as the police. The government is giving police forces an extra £230m which it says will fully cover… Continue reading Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises