Politics
England's Mayors Need Stronger Oversight as Powers Grow
England's mayors require enhanced scrutiny as their powers expand significantly. IPPR North warns one poor dec...
AI Super-Intelligence Treaty Proposed by Ed Davey
Ed Davey calls for global AI super-intelligence treaty at Lib Dem conference, comparing risks to nuclear arms...
ADHD and Autism PIP Claims Surge in Wealthy UK Regions
ADHD and autism PIP claims are rising fastest in affluent areas of England since the pandemic, reflecting fast...
Trump's Iran conflict complicates UK budget planning
UK minister warns Trump's Iran tensions will impact next month's budget. PM Burnham prepares UN meeting despit...
Liberal Democrats Propose Tech Tax for £250M Online Crime Agency
Lib Dems unveil digital levy plan to establish new Online Crime Agency targeting child abuse, trafficking, and...
Davey Vows Liberal Democrats Won't Yield Against Reform UK
Ed Davey launches scathing attack on Reform UK and populism at Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton, pledgi...
Badenoch Criticizes Burnham's Defence Spending Avoidance
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses PM Andy Burnham of dodging critical defence decisions as Europe faces securi...
Reform Donor Ben Delo's £350k Loan to Academic Sued
Reform UK donor Ben Delo provided £350,000 to conservative academic Nina Power amid legal dispute involving ha...
Green Party Rejects Polanski's Bid to Delay Annual Conference
Green Party executive committee refuses Zack Polanski's request to postpone annual conference ahead of Holborn...
British Steel Future: Urgent Call for Government Strategy
Government watchdog warns of soaring costs for British Steel. Labour faces pressure to present credible plan f...
Far-Right Activist Daniel Thomas Faces Legal Action, Says UK Home Secretary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns far-right activist Daniel Thomas of legal consequences for crimes near as...
NATO Chief Urges UK and Europe Boost Defence Amid Crisis
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns of the most dangerous security environment in a generation, calling fo...
UK Urges EU 'Made in Europe' Talks to Save Reset Plans
UK government warns 'Made in Europe' legislation threatens EU reset deal. British businesses fear exclusion fr...
UK Spends £56,000 Per Person Sent to France
The government's migrant return scheme costs £56,000 per person. Home Secretary Mahmood defends the figure, co...
Employers Must Meet Workers Requesting Flexible Working Rights
New UK workers' rights require employers to meet employees requesting flexible working and justify refusals. A...
Government Proposes Residency Rules to Challenge £72m Reform Donations
Ministers plan legislative amendments to impose stricter residency requirements on political donors, potential...
Special Envoy for Detained Britons Outlines Role Constraints
Alistair Burt, newly appointed special envoy for detained British citizens abroad, addresses challenges and li...
UK Development Minister Commits to 0.7% Aid Target
Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour's commitment to increase UK aid spending to 0.7% of GDP, promising enhanced va...