well, despite her resignation, mr malkinson says the ccrc's leadership needs a complete overhaul andan interim chair will now lead a full review into the commission's operations. rental reforms are a step closer to becoming law after mps backed the renters rights bill. the proposals include banning no fault evictions, stopping tenancy bidding wars and limiting advance rent demands to one month. the bill passed the commons by 440 votes to 111 and will now head to the lords, but critics warn it could push landlords out of the market and drive up rents , and hopes are drive up rents, and hopes are rising for a ceasefire in gaza, as israel and hamas have edged closer to a deal. tonight, us and israeli sources suggest an agreement has been reached in principle to halt the war and exchange prisoners. hamas is holding 94 israeli hostages, though israel believes only 60 are still alive, while about 1000 palestinian prisoners could be freed in return. if finalised, it would mark the most significant breakthrough since fighting began in october 2023. those are the latest headlines. plenty more