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Shabana Mahmood unveils revised settlement rules for legal migrants

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.

Politics ·2 Nov 2026, 14:44 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime

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.

Politics ·2 Nov 2026, 11:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey says UK apology over slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 23:46 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rachel Reeves lays groundwork for Andy Burnham government economic agenda

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 21:43 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey denies setting timetable for welfare savings despite Labour cuts pledge

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 16:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 15:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham is creating pressure on King Charles over slavery stance

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 13:38 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey refuses to set timeframe for cutting 350bn welfare bill

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 12:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch warns Britain faces collapse under rising welfare spending

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 10:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rachel Reeves says UK future lies in EU after backing Burnham

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 10:19 ·Clara West 3 min read
Treasury creates ringfenced spending pots to fund preventative measures

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 08:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey hints Labour minimum wage age pledge may face election delay

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 01:02 ·Clara West 3 min read
Rachel Reeves calls for UK re‑entry to EU, says Brexit made Britain poorer

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.

Politics ·1 Nov 2026, 00:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Shabana Mahmood ‘to dilute immigration plans’ after Labour backlash

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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 13:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rupert Lowe slams Andy Burnham over openness to slavery apology

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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 11:32 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM Andy Burnham considers formal government apology for 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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 10:32 ·Clara West 5 min read
Treasury U-turn leaves retired miners facing delays over pension boost

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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 08:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Scottish government has no plans to introduce Shetland Energy Act

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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 07:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham open to slavery apology for Britain but rules out reparations

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.

Politics ·31 Oct 2026, 03:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

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.

Politics ·30 Oct 2026, 17:37 ·Clara West 3 min read