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UK student loan crisis explained - everything you need to know

Why are former students facing such exorbitant debts and is change on the horizon?

Evening Standard · Feb 26

It’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain

Populists blame an ever-expanding list of enemies for social ills – many of which are in fact caused by changes in our habits and social norms, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

'No veto' for Starmer over release of Mandelson files in Epstein scandal, says intelligence watchdog

The first documents on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the US could be published as soon as next week

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Gorton by-election: Who will win – Nigel Farage’s Reform, Zack Polanski’s Greens or Labour?

The Greens are the bookies’ favourite, Labour is confident, but never underestimate Reform

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Polls close in Gorton and Denton byelection after three-way battle between Greens, Labour and Reform

Counting begins in south-east Manchester after one of the most unpredictable byelections in recent years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

What a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour

Polls put seat in three-way dead heat with Labour facing threats from Reform and Green party in once safe seat

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

Ed Davey turns Lib Dem fire on Labour in London as he seeks 'historic' wins in May local elections

Liberal Democrat leader ramps up his party’s campaign as it seeks to gain control of its fourth London council

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Met Police apologises to Speaker after revealing him as source of tip-off that sparked Mandelson arrest

Lord Mandelson’s lawyers said his arrest on Monday was after someone told police he was planning to leave the country

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Lord Advocate faces accusations of ‘misleading’ Holyrood with Murrell memos

Dorothy Bain KC answered questions from MSPs about a memo sent in March 2025 to John Swinney regarding an embezzlement charge facing Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Zero hour: Corbyn and Sultana duke it out in battle for the soul of Your Party

After eight months of rows and rifts, results of leadership election offering ‘fundamentally differing visions’ are due

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25