Politics
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping as he becomes prime minister
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.
Andy Burnham admits first budget was not radical enough due to economic limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham conceded that his first financial statement failed to deliver sweeping economic transformation due to severe fiscal constraints.
Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions
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 defends Budget as IFS warns of worst income growth decade
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.
SNP warns Labour Budget will push 800,000 Scots into higher gas bills
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 denies welfare cuts planned before next election
Downing Street has insisted that welfare spending will not be cut before the next general election following a reversal by Chancellor John Healey.
John Healey forced into U-turn after claiming welfare bill would fall
Chancellor John Healey performed a swift U-turn after suggesting the government's welfare bill would fall before the next general election.
John Healey commits UK to spending 3 percent of GDP on defence by 2030
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 launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page
Reform UK has launched a national newspaper called The Reformer, distributing the first edition across millions of households to bypass traditional media.
John Healey drops welfare cuts timeline amid £28bn public finance shortfall
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.
UK government launches consultation on employment status reforms
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.
UK Government stands by £200m funding for Scotland Acorn project
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.
UK Government will stand by funding for carbon capture project – minister
The UK Government has faced intense scrutiny regarding the future of the Acorn carbon capture initiative in Scotland amid conflicting financial reports.
John Healey warns of more ‘hard decisions’ and departmental spending cuts
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.
Budget 2026 sets record tax high as OBR warns living standards will stall
Chancellor John Healey delivered an autumn Budget setting a record high for the UK tax burden while the OBR warns living standards will stall.
Martin Lewis shapes John Healey budget as Andy Burnham faces criticism
Financial expert Martin Lewis left his mark on Chancellor John Healey's fiscal statement with targeted consumer fixes, sparking political fury over protocol.
Isabel Oakeshott leaks Matt Hancock pandemic messages to The Telegraph
Journalist Isabel Oakeshott has leaked former Health Secretary Matt Hancock's private WhatsApp messages to The Telegraph, defending the move as a vital public service.
Treasury scraps gas bill standing charges ahead of Budget 2026
The Treasury has announced that fixed daily standing charges on domestic gas bills will be abolished for roughly twenty-three million homes.
John Healey unveils energy bill cuts and fuel duty freeze in first Budget
Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget, introducing targeted cost-of-living relief, energy bill cuts, and a 16th consecutive fuel duty freeze.
Andy Burnham faces SNP demand to scrap fuel VAT ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure from the SNP to strip value-added tax from petrol and diesel ahead of the fiscal statement.