Rupert Lowe has slammed Prime Minister Andy Burnham for expressing openness to a formal state apology for the transatlantic slave trade.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that his government is open to considering a formal state apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Thousands of retired mineworkers face indefinite delays to their expected pension boost after a late Treasury U-turn dropped the immediate release of surplus funds.

The Scottish government has ruled out introducing a Shetland Energy Act, colliding with local political promises and sparking debate over island resource control and fuel poverty.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled willingness for a formal British apology regarding the transatlantic slave trade ahead of the Commonwealth summit, while rejecting financial compensation.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham insisted the UK's four nations must move together on devolution during a high-stakes summit in Glasgow, though leaders clashed over fiscal powers.

Andy Burnham has succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's prime minister, launching his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham conceded that his first financial statement failed to deliver sweeping economic transformation due to severe fiscal constraints.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to work with devolved governments to put more decision-making in the hands of regions and cities.

Chancellor John Healey has defended his debut fiscal package against criticism from economic forecasters and business groups, as the IFS warns of a severe stagnation in household living standards.

The SNP has warned that Westminster's fiscal package will expose more than 800,000 Scottish households to surging gas bills as standing charges are replaced.

Downing Street has insisted that welfare spending will not be cut before the next general election following a reversal by Chancellor John Healey.

Chancellor John Healey performed a swift U-turn after suggesting the government's welfare bill would fall before the next general election.

Chancellor John Healey has announced that the UK will commit 3% of its GDP to defence by 2030, backed by a planned rise to £77 billion in 2028/29.

Reform UK has launched a national newspaper called The Reformer, distributing the first edition across millions of households to bypass traditional media.

John Healey has dropped any firm timeline for reducing the national welfare bill during the current parliament as ministers face a £28bn public finance shortfall.

The UK government has launched a consultation on employment status reforms, addressing a three-tier framework with new proposals on control and the burden of proof.

The UK Government has reaffirmed its £200 million funding commitment to the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland, despite plans to shift future financial backing toward loans and equity stakes.

The UK Government has faced intense scrutiny regarding the future of the Acorn carbon capture initiative in Scotland amid conflicting financial reports.

Chancellor John Healey has warned government departments to prepare for tough spending cuts and difficult choices to fund public commitments and address future spending reviews.