Politics
Shabana Mahmood unveils revised settlement rules for legal migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has updated Parliament on revisions to the UK's legal migration framework, maintaining a 10-year residency threshold for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime
The UK Government has launched the No Place for Knives campaign in London, deploying live facial recognition, e-bike patrols, and targeted funding.
John Healey says UK apology over slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations
Chancellor John Healey confirmed that any potential UK government apology for the transatlantic slave trade will not include financial reparations.
Rachel Reeves lays groundwork for Andy Burnham government economic agenda
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has laid the groundwork for Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic agenda, emphasizing regional devolution and EU ties.
John Healey denies setting timetable for welfare savings despite Labour cuts pledge
Chancellor John Healey has clarified the government's position on public expenditure, denying that he set a strict timetable for reducing the rising benefits bill.
Andy Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fierce resistance over his openness to a formal UK slavery apology, with Kemi Badenoch warning it will lead to financial demands.
Andy Burnham is creating pressure on King Charles over slavery stance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked debate by declaring openness to a formal state apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, increasing pressure on King Charles III.
John Healey refuses to set timeframe for cutting 350bn welfare bill
Chancellor John Healey has sparked political fury by refusing to commit to a firm timetable for reducing the soaring welfare bill, prompting a hurried clarification from Downing Street.
Kemi Badenoch warns Britain faces collapse under rising welfare spending
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned that Britain faces the threat of economic collapse under the weight of surging welfare spending following a parliamentary budget.
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has declared that Britain's long-term future rests inside the European Union, backing Prime Minister Andy Burnham's diplomatic strategy.
Treasury creates ringfenced spending pots to fund preventative measures
The Treasury has established ringfenced spending pots to protect preventative public services like early years education and offender rehabilitation from emergency cuts.
John Healey hints Labour minimum wage age pledge may face election delay
Chancellor John Healey has cast doubt on whether the government will fulfil its manifesto commitment to equalize minimum wage pay for younger workers before the next election.
Rachel Reeves calls for UK re‑entry to EU, says Brexit made Britain poorer
Rachel Reeves has stated that Britain should rejoin the European Union, warning that Brexit has left the country poorer, weaker and less secure.
Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to water down controversial legal migration reforms following fierce internal pushback and cabinet friction.
Rupert Lowe slams Andy Burnham over openness to slavery apology
Rupert Lowe has slammed Prime Minister Andy Burnham for expressing openness to a formal state apology for the transatlantic slave trade.
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for slave trade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled that his government is open to considering a formal state apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Treasury U-turn leaves retired miners facing delays over pension boost
Thousands of retired mineworkers face indefinite delays to their expected pension boost after a late Treasury U-turn dropped the immediate release of surplus funds.
Scottish government has no plans to introduce Shetland Energy Act
The Scottish government has ruled out introducing a Shetland Energy Act, colliding with local political promises and sparking debate over island resource control and fuel poverty.
Andy Burnham open to slavery apology for Britain but rules out reparations
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled willingness for a formal British apology regarding the transatlantic slave trade ahead of the Commonwealth summit, while rejecting financial compensation.
No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insisted the UK's four nations must move together on devolution during a high-stakes summit in Glasgow, though leaders clashed over fiscal powers.