Politics
UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying
Lawmakers have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, halting efforts to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote
MPs voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, dealing a definitive setback to assisted dying campaigners.
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion
The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.
Nigel Farage faces Clacton by-election test as 34 candidates contest seat
Nigel Farage faces a record 34 candidates in a strange Clacton by-election triggered by his sudden parliamentary resignation amid a standards probe.
Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better
Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.
Westminster energy decision puts Scottish renewable revolution at risk
A critical infrastructure decision in Westminster threatens to derail Scotland's green energy ambitions and billions in offshore wind investments. Meanwhile, the UK and Scottish governments have launched the Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge to boost life sciences.
European Leaders Call for Tougher Border Controls as Ceuta Migration Crisis Deepens
European leaders are calling for emergency border security and regulatory overhauls after nearly sixty thousand migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco.
English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays
Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.
Assisted dying bill risks constitutional showdown if forced through Commons
The assisted dying bill has returned to Parliament under Labour MP Lauren Edwards, triggering warnings of a major constitutional crisis if forced through the Commons.
Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomes UK sanctions on West Bank settlements
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has endorsed the UK government's new sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
British Chambers of Commerce calls for scrapping state pension triple lock
The British Chambers of Commerce has proposed scrapping the state pension triple lock on affordability grounds as government welfare spending climbs.
Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes
Durham County Council has plunged into internal turmoil, marked by bitter councillor disputes, leaked emails regarding standards probes, and resignations.
Legacy Act: MPs remove conditional immunity measure for Trouble-era crimes
MPs have voted to strip the controversial Legacy Act of immunity provisions for Troubles-era crimes and restore the right to bring new civil claims.
Andy Burnham insists defence uplift can’t come at expense of welfare
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clashed with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, ruling out sweeping welfare cuts to fund military expansion.
Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham over defence spending at PMQs
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Prime Minister Andy Burnham over defence spending and welfare priorities during a fiery PMQs session.
Donald Trump remains silent as UK imposes West Bank settler sanctions
Donald Trump has stayed silent following the UK's decision to ban goods and services from West Bank settlements, even as US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemns the move.
UK imposes trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements
The UK has announced sweeping trade sanctions targeting illegal West Bank settlements, sparking swift diplomatic retaliation from Israel and a rift with the US.
UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones
The UK government is set to introduce primary legislation requiring Apple and Google to implement device-level blocks on nude images for users under 18.
UK bans trade with Israeli settlements amid accusations of ethnic cleansing
The United Kingdom has announced a comprehensive trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing concerns over settlement expansion and displacement.