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Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
Lord Evans of Watford, suspended from the Lords for lobbying breaches, now faces US legal action over a $1m payment from a Kazakh asset sale. He denies all claims.
Keir Starmer is set to appoint 25 new Labour peers, including key aides and union leaders, to rebalance the House of Lords and push through legislation. Exclusive details inside.
A widower who accompanied his wife to Dignitas accuses peers of filibustering the assisted dying bill, creating bureaucratic trauma for the terminally ill. Read his powerful plea for change.
The latest Ashes Weekly podcast analyses Australia's plans for Brisbane, key player updates, and the series outlook. Listen now for expert cricket insights.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith, a fearless batter who scored over 4,000 Test runs, has died aged 62. Read more about his remarkable career and legacy.
The Guardian's cricket podcast dissects England's heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test at Brisbane. Listen for expert analysis on key moments and what's next for the series.
The Assisted Dying Bill, backed by MPs, faces a logjam in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Critics call it a democratic outrage as dying people await a compassionate law.
Mark Ramprakash analyses England's batting collapse in Perth and questions whether their aggressive approach needs refinement to save the Ashes series. Can they adapt before Brisbane?
Australia opts for an unchanged 14-man squad for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, with captain Pat Cummins still unavailable. Can England capitalise? Read the full analysis.
A stark report reveals a 20-year surge in unelected power via Lords appointments and £47m political donations. Discover the impact on UK democracy and the call for reform.
Two members of the House of Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules. This scandal reignites the debate on the urgent need for reform of the unelected chamber to restore trust in British democracy.
Hereditary peers defend vote against Labour's employment legislation, arguing business experience trumps government claims. Discover why major business groups support their stance.
House of Lords faces scrutiny over assisted dying bill procedures. Read expert opinions on this critical life-and-death legislation debate shaping UK's future.
Discover Cricket Willow, where Victorian cricket history meets Swiss-Italian heritage through bat-making. Explore this unique museum and oval preserving Australia's sporting legacy.
Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul seals a dominant 408-run victory for South Africa, completing a 2-0 Test series sweep against world champions India in Guwahati.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
Mitchell Starc's stunning 10-wicket match performance, including key dismissals of Crawley and Stokes, gives Australia commanding victory in first Ashes Test. Can England respond?
Richard Dannatt and David Evans face lengthy suspensions from House of Lords after undercover investigation reveals lobbying rule violations. Discover the implications for parliamentary reform.
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans face House of Lords suspensions after being found guilty of breaking parliamentary rules for payment. Read the full investigation details.
Two members of the House of Lords face hefty suspensions after being caught in an undercover sting. Explore the unreformed system that allows peers to profit from their privileged positions.
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans face suspension from the House of Lords after a watchdog found they breached lobbying rules. Read the full investigation details.
England's cricket team opts against a pink-ball warm-up match after a heavy first Test defeat. The squad will train at the Gabba instead. Can they level the series?
Australia secured a humbling defeat over England in the first Ashes Test, ending three days early. Listen to our Full Story podcast for expert analysis on the collapse. #Ashes #Cricket