The first event in our Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series, delivered by Hetan Shah, Chief Executive, The British Academy

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a higher-than-inflation rise for 13 million pensioners in her upcoming budget. People on the full rate of the new state pension will benefit with more than £550 ...

All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity

Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI

Classification plan will create basis for ‘significantly stricter’ prosecutions, says interior minister Germany plans to treat the use of date rape drugs like the use of weapons in prosecutions as part of measures to ensure justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. “We classify date rape drugs, which are increasingly used as a widespread tool in crimes, as weapons. This creates the basis for significantly stricter prosecutions,” Alexander Dobrindt, the interior minister, said on Friday. “We are committed to clear consequences and consistent enforcement. Women should feel safe and be able to move freely everywhere.” Continue reading...

The government’s plan for dealing with hate crime in England and Wales.