Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme

No 10 clarifies that Andy Burnham not siding with Manchester City over finance scandal – UK politics live. A spokesperson said ‘those responsible should face the appropriate consequences’ if there is wrongdoing Just as a reminder of why prisoners are being released early, here is an explainer by Jamie Grierson which sets out how the scheme works, why it was introduced and the changes made by Burnham’s government: Jamie writes: The Labour government says it inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, with fewer than 100 spaces left in the summer of 2024. No 10 says a lack.

Burnham's Man City comments 'completely out of touch', Tories say. The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%. Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive yields on Treasury bills and UK gilts to multi-decade highs Business live – latest updates The turmoil in global bond markets has intensified amid fears the US deficit is reaching unsustainable levels, helping drive UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high. The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked investors, who believe central banks will be forced to raise interest rates in the coming months to prevent price increases from becoming embedded..

Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage. Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’ UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has claimed that Andy Burnham has given him “the biggest boost in my career” by reviving the Brexit debate , which the Reform UK leader said had reopened a “huge flank” to his party. The prime minister’s pledges to the Labour conference and admission on Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among options the government would look at had put “put me back into.

Tesla’s delivery report is just around the corner. Expect a sales drop. Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s EV business lately, but Friday’s report still has the potential to be market-moving.

Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response. Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".