Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzreg4dypo 

 Speaker rebukes Reeves for Budget comments in US

Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the chancellor it was unacceptable to brief reporters in the US ahead of MPs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80lvy3lnn1o 

 Important public have confidence in police - PM

A review of police accountability over fatal shootings will be finished by the home secretary.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lg54y71r2o 

 More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding

Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly6y67dkpzo 

 Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr54gv99dz1o 

 No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qzkg0ldqzo 

 Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work 

The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd54zd0ezjo 

 Jenrick says he regrets order to paint over murals

Former immigration minister faced criticism after ordering removal of cartoons from asylum centre.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4zpxkm9lzo 

 Sue Gray quits as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff

She is leaving after rows over pay and donations and will take up a new role as the prime minister's regional envoy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdenx2p32jxo 

 Jenrick defends special forces claim after backlash

The Tory leadership hopeful claimed special forces were “killing rather than capturing terrorists”.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp39q1ppk41o 

 Starmer meets Trump for the first time

The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2439897mg2o 

 Starmer vows all military veterans will get homes

The government is promising to make it easier for people who served in the armed forces to access social housing.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6wdg9x0qdo 

 National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewlwkg82ggo 

 Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions

Unions like Labour's workers' rights plans but Sir Keir will not find it all plain sailing at the TUC.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nl19qv85o 

 UK defends partial Israel arm sales ban

Defence Secretary John Healey responds to criticism by saying the UK remains a  "staunch ally" of Israel.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2np2l5mlko 

 Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg79ym5mrzyo 

 Starmer in Berlin to 'turn corner on Brexit'

The UK is set to start talks on a treaty with Germany, as the government looks to reset relations with Europe.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3pxz4334o 

 Zombie knife amnesty and compensation scheme starts

New legislation closes a loophole and comes into force at the middle of next month.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd05kz9xxlko 

 Election betting scandal: Met Police ends investigation

Police say end of their investigation should not be "misinterpreted as an all clear" for those involved.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gd7qxwvjzo