Politics
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Conservative party has unveiled a controversial plan to bar non-British and non-EU citizens from social housing, sparking immediate backlash from charities and unions.
Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’
UK political discourse increasingly uses economic buzzwords to mask structural vulnerabilities, spanning local licensing disputes and national fiscal rules.
Downing Street vows to strip councils of powers to limit standing in pubs
Downing Street announced plans to strip licensing powers from local authorities following Westminster council's draft nightlife policy proposals.
UK adds 19 targets to Russia sanctions list
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has expanded its anti-Russian sanctions regime by adding 19 new entries, including banks, energy firms, and vessels.
Mother of IPP prisoner Shaun Lloyd urges Andy Burnham to release him
The mother of IPP prisoner Shaun Lloyd has appealed to Andy Burnham for his release, highlighting the plight of indefinite detention as other offenders are freed.
Labour MPs back legal challenge to EHRC trans guidance taking effect today
A coalition of Labour backbenchers is supporting the Good Law Project's legal challenge against the EHRC's new single-sex spaces code of practice.
UK tightens prison early release rules to exclude 1,000 offenders
The UK government has revised its prison early release scheme, barring 1,000 sex offenders from the initiative while leaving other violent convicts eligible.
PC Andrew Harper killers to face early release under prison scheme
Killers of PC Andrew Harper are set for early release under a government prison scheme, sparking intense backlash from his family and police leaders.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over holiday and prison release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a wave of political backlash during his first family holiday abroad, triggered by controversy surrounding a prisoner early release scheme.
Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe clash over potential electoral pact talks
Nigel Farage has left the door open to potential electoral pact talks with rival Rupert Lowe, despite Lowe setting strict conditions for an alliance.
Andy Burnham’s early policies test Scotland’s John Swinney on devolution
Scottish First Minister John Swinney met Andy Burnham to discuss constructive cooperation as a sweeping policy package tests devolution and energy powers.
Josh Kerr hails Flower of Scotland anthem after Commonwealth Games win
Runner Josh Kerr celebrated winning gold at the Commonwealth Games, describing the emotional experience of hearing Flower of Scotland play on the podium.
Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened No. 10 North in Manchester, creating a secondary seat of governance far from Whitehall.
Manchester mayor race LIVE: Bev Craig beats Reform, succeeds Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral race after a second-preference count, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley to succeed Andy Burnham.
Manchester mayoral election heads to second round after delays
The Greater Manchester mayoral election moves to a second round of voting between Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK's Sian Astley.
UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.
Palestine Action wins Supreme Court appeal permission as 77 arrested
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori has secured Supreme Court permission to challenge the group's terror designation, coinciding with 77 arrests.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent amid Iran war risks
The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate frozen at 3.75 per cent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting borrowing costs remained unchanged.
Andy Burnham announces £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment in Barrow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled an £8.4 billion funding package for the Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness.
Burnham weighs estate levy and payroll tax to fund social care reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a flat estate levy and a mandatory payroll contribution to fund an NHS-style social care system costing £18.7 billion annually.