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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing Men whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners say. Ministers want to make it harder for inquests to pass verdicts of unlawful killing, which have been crucial in getting justice for women who committed suicide after suffering abuse. Continue reading...

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Express Politics12 Mar 2026

Fury mounts over Starmer handing Mandelson £75K after ignoring warnings: 'Beggars belief'

Documents released to Parliament confirm Starmer was warned in writing that appointing Mandelson posed a 'reputational risk' - then paid him £75,000 to leave

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother

Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversation My maternal grandmother died 20 years ago. The funeral was held in a small Methodist chapel in the lush Conwy valley of north Wales. Her entire life – she had almost reached 100 – was spent in these hills. The drizzle that morning had slicked the trees and turned the slate of the chapel black. Our family, gathered under umbrellas, entered in order of

The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK

Influential Treasury committee chair Meg Hillier says review follows growing concern over graduate debt UK firms struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told Young adults in the UK face a “perfect storm” of economic challenges, the head of the influential Treasury select committee has warned as it launches an inquiry into student loans. The cross-party committee’s investigation comes as the government considers ways to ease the burden on graduates, amid a growing backlash abou

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BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

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BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

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BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis

The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Union cuts Labour funding by 40% over bin strike

The union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000 cut, due to anger over ongoing action.

Sky News Politics11 Mar 2026

No smoking gun but eyewatering sums of money: The first drop of the Mandelson files

In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation.