The Government said the proposals are subject to parliamentary scrutiny.
Politics
Workers who breach proposed anti-strike law en masse ‘unlikely’ to face sackings
Lawyers from several UK firms have said that employers are unlikely to want to sack their workers over breach of the proposed law.
Boris Johnson ‘living in property connected to wealthy Tory donor’
Since leaving office in September, Mr Johnson has declared more than £1 million in speaking fees.
Thousands of ambulance workers go on strike in dispute over pay
NHS England has told patients to continue to call 999 for life-threatening emergencies but to use 111, GPs and pharmacies for non-urgent needs.
Teachers begin second day of strike action in pay dispute
Hundreds of students will not be in school as the teaching strike continues today.
Zelensky invites Irish premier to visit Ukraine
The Ukrainian president also extended new year’s wishes to the people of Ireland.
Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales prepare for second strike day
Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff will stage a major walkout on Wednesday.
What’s next for Rishi Sunak? The new Tory leader’s first days
Mr Sunak will be appointed as the country’s next prime minister by the King on Tuesday.
What could Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet look like?
The next prime minister will start assembling a top team that he will hope can return a measure of stability to the country.
Tory party members react to Sunak as PM as some cancel memberships
Tory voters have described feeling as though their party ‘has been destroyed from within’.