British prime minister Keir Starmer has apologised in the House of Commons for historical forced adoptions in England. Present in the gallery were mothers and adult adoptees directly affected by the practice. In his apology Starmer praised their courage and resilience in steadfastly campaigning for»»»

Keir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state’s role in past forced adoptions after decades of campaigning by mothers and children affected. The prime minister said “the shame is ours” and that he was “deeply and profoundly sorry” for what had happened, as he announced extra funding to»»»

Angela Rayner should not have escaped a fine for underpaying stamp duty on her seaside home, according to a Government expert in the department that investigated her. The former Deputy Prime Minister announced last week that she had been 'exonerated' over the underpayment of stamp duty on the £800,»»»