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Eight Tory MPs defy whip to vote against Heathrow third runway expansion
Eight Conservative MPs have actively defied a three-line whip to vote against the contentious Heathrow third runway expansion amid soaring costs.
Tories pledge to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under new plans
Kemi Badenoch's party has unveiled a radical immigration overhaul, pledging to deport 40,000 foreign criminals annually under a zero-tolerance policy.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Pubs and retail venues in England and Wales can now accept mobile phone applications for age verification, enabling drinkers to swap traditional IDs for biometric software.
Andy Burnham unveils Your First Home scheme with 2.5 per cent deposit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched the Your First Home scheme, allowing first-time buyers to secure properties with a 2.5 per cent deposit and a 20 per cent equity loan.
Angela Rayner condemns Shabana Mahmood migrant visa plans as flawed
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has launched a public attack on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed immigration crackdown, warning that plans to alter residency timelines are flawed.
DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has praised unionist solidarity following the Parades Commission ruling on the Drumcree parade, amid ongoing High Court challenges.
Paddy Young on SNL UK breakout stardom and samurai sword injuries
Comedian Paddy Young balances a breakthrough run co-anchoring Saturday Night Live UK and a bizarre samurai sword injury with a major nationwide standup tour.
Labour poll collapse projects hung parliament and huge Reform UK gains
A landmark YouGov mega-poll reveals a dramatic collapse in Labour support, projecting a hung parliament and massive gains for Reform UK as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting economic and political crises.
What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes, welfare and immigration
Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster through the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership bid.
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has warned he will intervene to set a regional budget if the devolved Executive fails to reach a funding agreement.
UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early
Campaigners warn that prematurely ending the energy profits levy could cost the UK Treasury up to £8.6 billion by 2030, intensifying fiscal policy debates.
Zack Polanski booed at hustings after telling Jews Zionism is racism
Green Party leader Zack Polanski was booed at a London hustings event after stating that Zionism equates to displacement and genocide, making it racism in practice.
Andy Burnham accused of inciting disorder after 781 migrants cross Channel
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing intense scrutiny after 781 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, triggering protests and reviews.
Scottish independence support surges to 65% if Nigel Farage becomes PM
A new poll reveals that support for Scottish independence would jump to 65% if Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were to enter Downing Street.
Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says
Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says
Bill Oliver reads AI prompts aloud in New Brunswick legislature speech
New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Bill Oliver sparked international attention after accidentally reading unedited AI prompt instructions aloud during a legislative address.
Andy Burnham maintains Labour poll lead over Reform UK in new survey
Exclusive polling data reveals Andy Burnham has sustained Labour's lead over Nigel Farage's Reform UK following a series of summer policy interventions.
Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping
A major Ukonward report warns that Britain faces severe financial risk due to an overmighty statejacket, surging national debt, and collapsing NHS dentistry.
Scottish Central Bank needed on day one of independence, report urges
A new macroeconomic report argues that an independent Scotland must establish a tailored central bank from day one rather than relying on transitional arrangements tied to the Bank of England.
ThinkLabour report proposes 50,000-strong National Resilience Corps
A newly published policy proposal outlines plans for a voluntary civilian National Resilience Corps to support critical UK infrastructure during crises.