Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law

No 10 understood to be ready to drop block on intelligence services being covered after concerns from families and MPs

The delayed Hillsborough law could come into force after a shift by the government on forcing intelligence services to give evidence to public inquiries. Disagreement on the issue had halted the bill’s progress earlier this year.

Downing Street is understood to be willing to give way over a block on intelligence staff coming under the law’s terms, which enforces a duty of candour on public officials and contractors in the aftermath of disasters.