Politics
UK digital pound fight turns into battle over crypto's political influence
A standards complaint regarding Reform UK's crypto-linked donations and political lobbying has complicated the Bank of England's digital pound project. As Parliament debates donation reforms, the future of Britain's payment infrastructure remains under review.
SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK's anti-business policies
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has challenged the UK government to scrap employer national insurance hikes to prevent further job losses and economic stagnation. The call comes amid a debate regarding the impact of current fiscal policies on Scottish businesses.
The Guardian's founding family linked to Atlantic slave trade in new review
A scholarly review commissioned by the Scott Trust determined that the newspaper's founder and nine of his eleven backers had links to the Atlantic slave trade.
Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors
A union flag display in Nottinghamshire, originally promised to be funded by local business sponsors, is now being paid for entirely by the council.
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
Rachel Reeves shelves controversial plans to cut cash ISA allowance
The government has halted controversial plans to reduce the tax-free Cash ISA limit following intense pressure from consumer groups and financial experts.
Andy Burnham pitch for Angela Rayner to be his deputy rejected
Angela Rayner has dismissed a reported proposal from Andy Burnham that would have seen her act as a partner in a potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
UK Labour government maintains executive authority under Prime Minister Starmer
The Labour government balances domestic policy and the implementation of the Online Safety Act with international engagement regarding the crisis in Sudan.
Nadhim Zahawi: Integration Must Be a Priority to Avoid Dire Consequences
Minister Nadhim Zahawi has declared that social integration must be a mandatory foundation for the country following the death of Henry Nowak. This shift in policy focus reflects growing political pressure to address concerns regarding community cohesion and public expectations.
Andy Burnham proposes Amazon tax to fund cuts for pubs and high streets
Newly-elected MP Andy Burnham has outlined a plan to increase business rates on large warehouses to fund a 20 per cent cut for pubs, clubs, and music venues.
Starmer's former chief of staff blames lack of preparation for Labour's fall
Former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney admits Labour failed to prepare for government, citing policy missteps and a lack of vision as causes for the party's downfall.
Labour to release violent offenders and rapists early under prison plan
New sentencing reforms will allow violent and sexual offenders to be released after serving half their terms, sparking backlash from victims and officials.
Keir Starmer apologises for historical forced adoptions in England and Wales
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered a historic apology for the state-sanctioned forced removal of children from unmarried mothers in England and Wales. The government has pledged a £4 million support package to assist survivors with record access, family reunion services, and mental health counseling.
Rachel Reeves blamed as Starmer redirects £700m road funds to defence
The government is canceling major road infrastructure schemes, including the A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass, to reallocate funds to defence.
Assisted dying bill to fail in House of Lords after running out of time
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will formally fail this parliamentary session following extensive amendments. MP Kim Leadbeater plans to reintroduce the measure in the next session.
Andy Burnham pledges review of deportation options for Rochdale gang leader
Andy Burnham has promised to explore all possible options to deport convicted grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed as his release sparks survivor distress.
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, triggering a leadership contest as the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
Treasury scrapped numeracy tests to boost graduate scheme diversity
The Treasury removed numerical and verbal reasoning assessments from its graduate recruitment process to improve candidate diversity. These changes have drawn criticism from political figures who question the potential impact on hiring standards.
Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn funding gap for successor
A £4.7bn funding gap in the government's defence investment plan has prompted criticism and created budgetary challenges for the incoming administration.
Reform UK plans to scrap EDI policies at Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council's Reform UK leadership has introduced a cabinet paper proposing the removal of equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. The proposals are currently undergoing formal governance reviews to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.