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Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth has appeared in court accused of possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism.The 52-year-old made no plea during a private hearing at Dumfries Sheriff Court and was granted bail. The…

It might be the peak, or perhaps the mini-summit for the current bump in inflation.Economists across the city suggest its downhill from here, after the inflation rate for September remained static at 3.8%, failing to…

Joshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaEnergy Secretary Ed Miliband's promise to cut energy bills by £300 could be "wiped out" by rising electricity costs, according to the expert behind the savings estimate.Miliband's pledge - which he has…

Sam FrancisPolitical reporter PA MediaHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said her department is "not yet fit for purpose" after an internal report labelled it dysfunctional and detached from its core functions.Mahmood, who took office last…

Tom EdwardsHereford & Worcester political reporterBBCJoanne Monk, the Reform leader for the county council, is canvassing residents' views on potential spending cuts and council tax risesResidents across an entire county are being asked for their…

Andrew HardingBBC News, in Paris and GravelinesVideos shared with the BBC shows a police boat circling a small boat in a shallow canal near the sea in GravelinesFrance is backing away from a recent commitment…

Voters in Caerphilly are heading to the polls in a by-election to choose a new member of the Senedd.Polls are open from 07:00 until 22:00 BST, with the result expected early on Friday morning.The vote…

Harry Farley,Political correspondent and Chris GrahamPA MediaSafeguarding Minister Jess Phillips was accused of "betrayal" by four grooming gang survivorsThe government is under increasing pressure to gain control of the grooming gangs inquiry after abuse survivors…

Becky Morton,Political reporter and Dharshini David,Deputy economics editorPA MediaChancellor Rachel Reeves is considering changes to the tax system which would lead to some lawyers, accountants and doctors paying more, in next month's Budget.The professions are…

The government is delaying reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Send) system and other policy proposals for schools in England until next year.It originally planned to publish its Schools White paper, which includes…