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Those affected by the now abolished IPP sentence tell Sky News they find it "mind boggling" that they were not considered in the sentencing review.

The utter crass political mishandling of yesterday's botched partial winter fuel U-turn could have profound consequences for Sir Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer made slashing NHS waiting times one of his priorities, and his Labour government has already claimed it as one of its biggest achievements so far. But new data tells a different story - and the public aren't noticing an improvement.

The High Court has ruled the government can sign the Chagos Island deal after a late-night injunction attempted to block it.

Sex offenders could face chemical castration under plans proposed in a sentencing policy review set to be accepted by ministers.

Net migration has fallen sharply in the UK, the latest official figures have shown.

A High Court injunction has temporarily banned the UK government from concluding negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal.

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.

As part of the deal, the UK will lease back a military base on the archipelago for 99 years that's been described as "essential to our security".

The review has been criticised by some, including the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales. "The government will be sending a clear message to domestic abusers that they can now offend with little consequence," Nicole Jacobs said.