The debate over the future of the European Convention on Human Rights will shape conference season and beyond

A new taskforce will drive through the government’s promise to close the asylum hotels

The prime minister’s reshuffle signals a clear determination to tackle issues such as immigration and welfare by putting the ministers he considers most effective in charge

As Home Office asylum refusals rise, Britain’s lack of diplomatic relations with the Taliban puts the would-be refugees in a catch-22 situation

The two appointments are said to be part of Keir Starmer’s wide-ranging reset in Downing Street

Labour’s wealthy backers are hanging on to their cash in sign of their unhappiness at the party’s performance in power

The surge in security spending means one of Britain’s poorer towns has been guaranteed jobs for the next 60 years – and locals are beginning to reap the benefits

Traditional exams may soon become a thing of the past as bots help assess pupils’ achievement in education revolution

Award amounts to less than £1m after DNA breakthrough ends 20 years in prison

Eluned Morgan says she won’t be chasing Reform – or including the prime minister’s photo on election leaflets

Scheme aims to tackle illegal immigration and crime despite past concern over civil liberties

Nuclear power station to offer training courses and work for prisoners in the building and operation of the plant

Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in prison until scientist Carola Vinuesa uncovered the truth about her case – in a drop of blood

‘We risk destroying a proven pipeline of committed teachers’ say school leaders, all of whom trained with the charity

The scale of complaints has created a newsroom that is overthinking its coverage

Leading brand that trains teachers for most deprived areas of the UK to get reprieve after bureaucrats accused of trying to scrap it

Lib Dem condemns ‘outrageous’ behaviour of Catholic priest who said a vote in favour would be ‘obstinately persevering’ in sin

Strategy to help failing white working-class boys will be included in plans to rethink policy on exams and training. But how far will leaders be prepared to go?