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Government approach to grooming gang inquiries is shameful – Sir Trevor Phillips

He claimed the reason ministers are not pursuing the local reviews in five towns is ‘obviously political’.

Evening Standard

Sentencing Council backs down over ‘two-tier’ guidelines in face of Starmer fury

Keir Starmer made it clear his government would try to push through a law this week to overturn the guidance after claims it would create a ‘two-tier’ justice system

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

Evening Standard

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Jo Cox’s sister shares safety fears after abuse over assisted dying bill

Jo Cox’s sister, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has told Times Radio the abuse she has received over the assisted dying bill "doesn't leave you feeling necessarily safe as you might want."

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary says backlog will go up despite record court sitting days

The major review led by Sir Brian Leveson is expected to report on reforms to the court system in the spring.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary says courts backlog will rise despite record level of sittings

A major review led by Sir Brian Leveson is expected to report on reforms to the court system in the spring.

The Independent UK

Labour donor Dale Vince claims libel victory over false pro-Hamas claim

Vince to receive damages from Guido Fawkes blogger and says he will take Reform UK’s Richard Tice to full trial

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Rachel Reeves unaware former chancellors had published tax returns

The Chancellor had initially ruled out publishing her tax returns, but has now said she is ‘very happy’ to do so.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer has had ‘very good early engagement’ with Donald Trump, says No 10

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said of the leaders’ chat: ‘It was a very warm call, and it was very constructive.’

Evening Standard

‘Diplomatic work to do’ on relationship between UK and US, suggests Cleverly

Former foreign secretary Mr Cleverly said it is ‘good that Keir Starmer had an extended conversation with President Trump’.

The Independent UK

Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, has been in captivity for 470 days.

Evening Standard

Alexis Jay: No need for new grooming gangs inquiry – ‘just get on’ with reforms

The head of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse said her 2022 report set out what action is needed and ‘people should just get on with it’.

The Independent UK

Lack of dental check-ups partly behind undeployable troops numbers – ex-minister

James Heappey, armed forces minister under three Conservative prime ministers, says troops would likely be deemed fit to fight if war broke out.

Evening Standard

UK would like to facilitate return of refugees to Syria, says minister

Angela Eagle says about 6,500 asylum claims have been suspended as ministers assess fallout from end of Assad regime

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The Independent UK

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Dame Angela Eagle said intelligence services are ‘keeping a very close eye’ the situation on the ground.

The Independent UK

Prue Leith says Gregg Wallace shouldn’t be sacked but brands him ‘insensitive’

The Great British Bake Off judge said she could not see that Wallace had broken the law

Evening Standard

Children in Need ex-chair: I was thrown under bus on transgender charity funding

Rosie Millard stepped down from her role in November.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: Catholic leader wishes Justin Welby was alongside him in debate

A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.

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The Independent UK

Vicky McClure offers Line of Duty update following Adrian Dunbar’s promising ‘tease’

Dunbar hinted at the hit show’s return during a recent interview with Times Radio

Evening Standard

Dale Vince in High Court libel battle over ‘false claim he supports Hamas’

Mr Vince is suing three people for libel over the allegations, following an interview with Times Radio in October last year.

The Independent UK

Vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools may be banned – Streeting

The Government has rowed back on proposals to make it illegal to smoke in pub beer gardens.

The Independent UK

Minister ‘absolutely ready’ to engage with Elon Musk despite investment summit absence

Science and technology minister denied Tesla boss had been snubbed over criticism of prime minister

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson defends Donald Trump over 6 January Capitol riots and Ukraine claims

The former prime minister said what actually happened was ‘the peaceful transfer of democratic power from one administration to another’

The Guardian - UK

Minister denies government in disarray despite departure of Sue Gray

John Healey says Labour ‘getting on with job’ after chief of staff quit less than 100 days into new government

Evening Standard

Euston train station is 'safe', insists London's transport commissioner

TfL chief backs Network Rail in ongoing controversy over overcrowding

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