Politics
Andy Burnham promises real power for Welsh communities at Labour conference
Andy Burnham has promised to decentralise authority to local communities ahead of a party gathering, though the proposal has triggered immediate internal resistance.
Ipsos poll shows half of Scots want energy powers to be devolved
Fresh Ipsos polling shows that half of Scottish voters want control over energy powers shifted from Westminster to Holyrood amid mounting utility bills.
Reform and Tory spokespeople in heated row over Piddington migrant housing plans
Reform UK and Conservative politicians clashed during a joint appearance in Oxfordshire over government proposals to house over 1,200 asylum seekers at a military site.
Stay Out anti-EU campaign launches ahead of UK-EU summit
The newly formed Stay Out campaign has launched ahead of the UK-EU summit, warning that renewed integration efforts will drain public finances and revive political divisions.
Piddington villagers plan legal challenge against MoD Bicester asylum base
Residents in Piddington are mounting a legal challenge against plans for an asylum base at MoD Bicester, following full planning approval from Communities Secretary Angela Rayner.
MOD Bicester approved by Angela Rayner to house 1,256 asylum seekers
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has granted planning permission to convert a former MoD base in Oxfordshire into an asylum centre, overriding thousands of local objections.
Westminster council passes Zionism not racism motion amid protests
Westminster City Council unanimously passed a cross-party resolution declaring that Zionism is not racism, amid competing protests outside the town hall.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham has become prime minister, immediately pledging to eradicate rough sleeping and decentralize power away from Whitehall.
Alan Milburn review recommends cutting disability benefits for under-25s
A major review by Alan Milburn recommends stripping under-25s of personal independence payment or enhanced Universal Credit and replacing them with a youth allowance.
Burnham EU push divides Labour and draws warning from David Cameron
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reignited the Brexit debate after suggesting barriers with the EU could be dropped, drawing a warning from David Cameron.
UK MPs back hunting trophy import ban as bill moves closer to law
UK MPs have backed legislation aiming to stop big game hunters from bringing the body parts of endangered and threatened animals back into the country.
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
A government-commissioned welfare review led by Alan Milburn is set to recommend removing under-25s from main sickness and disability benefits in favor of a new youth allowance.
UK bishops and church leaders warn conversion bill threatens pastoral care
UK church leaders have issued urgent warnings that a proposed parliamentary bill targeting conversion practices could inadvertently criminalize everyday prayer, family conversations, and traditional pastoral care.
Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that his 10-year strategy to transform Britain will be published before Parliament breaks for the Christmas recess.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to present 10-year plan by December 17 — Politico Europe
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces potential rollout delays for his upcoming 10-year strategic plan, which may feature major public agency reforms.
NIESR says UK interest rates must rise to 5% to control inflation
Economic forecaster NIESR warns that UK interest rates must climb to five percent to control soaring inflation as policymakers defer crucial decisions.
Treasury launches Budget leak probe as MP warns of 'dead-end' inquiries
The British government has launched an official security investigation into a potential pre-Budget disclosure, prompting criticism from lawmakers.
Nigel Farage attacks Andy Burnham over planned EU reset and Brexit sell-out
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a fierce attack on Andy Burnham over plans for a wider European Union reset.
Majority of Scots want Holyrood to control North Sea drilling licences, poll finds
Almost six in ten people in Scotland believe decisions regarding North Sea oil and gas drilling licences should be handled by Holyrood rather than Westminster.
Council lawyers face uncertainty as local government reorganisation stalls
Ongoing local government reorganisation has left council legal teams facing acute operational uncertainty and complex employment tribunal liabilities.