“Diplomatic efforts” are under way to settle the row that has erupted between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, Sky News has been told.  A source close to the pair said they were... Read more »

The controversial assisted dying bill is still very much alive, having received a second reading in the House of Lords without a vote. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Day two... Read more »

The Northern Ireland secretary has said new measures aiming to deal with crimes committed during the Troubles will address the “unfinished business” of the peace agreement struck 27 years ago. Hilary Benn... Read more »

Peers have agreed to undertake more expert scrutiny of the assisted dying bill, as the legislation passed its first stage in the House of Lords. The house approved the bill at its... Read more »

September: it’s the month of the harvest moon (usually); Vogue’s most celebrated issue; and the dominion of Virgos and Libras. But it’s also when the UK, and much of Europe, opens doors... Read more »

Pound falls and bond yields rise after UK borrowing soars This morning’s UK public finances are going down badly in the City. The pound has dropped by half a cent this morning,... Read more »

Ministers have told officials at the Environment Agency to wave through planning applications with minimal resistance, as part of a major regulatory shakeup designed to increase economic growth and plug the government’s... Read more »

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Peers resume second reading debate on assisted dying bill Peers have just their debate on the second reading... Read more »

Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer cooperation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from the US. Following a bilateral meeting in Mexico... Read more »