This letter lays out the government’s expectations on the exercise of flexibility in the examination of local plans.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement.

Victims could see swifter justice as a legal aid boost of up to £34 million a year will help strengthen the legal sector, enabling more cases to be heard and driving down the court backlog.

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs.

Leaseholders will receive clearer information about the service charges they pay and stronger protections against unfair costs, the government has confirmed.