MPs recommend BBC charter renewal is scrapped and licence fee is extended beyond TV

‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live. Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding 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.

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s. The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%. Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998 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..

Group encouraging people to join Green party to back ‘Zionism is racism’ agenda. Exclusive: Greens for Palestine group has links to activists who say pro-Israel ‘infiltrators’ must be rooted out of UK An organisation pushing the Green party to equate Zionism with racism has encouraged people to join the party specifically to support that agenda, and has links to activists who say that pro-Israel “infiltrators” must be rooted out of the UK, the Guardian has learned. Some Green members are increasingly concerned that the party risks being manipulated by extremist outsiders over a motion to be voted on at the.

Republicans need Trump to turn out the base. Some candidates still don’t want him. Republicans are counting on Trump to energize the voters they need in November, even as some candidates fear his unpopularity could alienate the persuadable voters they also need to win.

Democrats’ mail-voting plans shift as officials work to reassure voters. Voting groups and election officials continue to work to quell voters’ fears after Trump’s push to restrict the practice.