The Treasury has announced roughly £600 million of AI investment, including a £100 million biosecurity laboratory, cyber-defence programmes and additional funding for the AI Security Institute.
24 Oct 2026 · 2 min readDonald Trump has praised Andy Burnham after the two leaders discussed North Sea energy production, days after ministers approved the Jackdaw gas field. No decision has yet been announced on Rosebank.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readA DUP peer’s bill restricting any transfer of Chagos Islands sovereignty has passed its House of Lords second reading, despite ministers rejecting its proposed referendum.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readLarge-calibre gun barrel manufacturing has returned to Britain after two decades, with Rheinmetall opening a Telford facility supporting around 100 skilled jobs.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readOfgem has approved an agreement to preserve gas import capacity through the Britain–Belgium interconnector, while consulting on a proposed charge of around £1.19 per gas customer annually.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readThe government plans to equip RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft for wildfire response, alongside up to £45 million for specialist firefighting teams and equipment.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readThe government has launched its three-year Be Ready campaign, advising UK households to prepare for three days of disruption to essential services.
23 Oct 2026 · 3 min readFormer prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has been named as a core participant in the national grooming gangs inquiry, but has not been confirmed as a witness.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readReform UK is recruiting staff for a planned YouTube-based media operation with an estimated initial budget above £10 million, following major donations announced in September.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readUK consumer confidence fell 11 points to -24 in October, its sharpest monthly drop since the early Covid pandemic, according to the GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer powered by NIM.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min readBarclays expects to cut around 5,000 jobs worldwide in 2026, with 4,000 still to go, as it expands technology-led efficiency measures despite a 12% rise in quarterly pre-tax profit to £2.3bn.
22 Oct 2026 · 2 min readONS survey estimates show 4.5 million fraud incidents in the year ending March 2026; figures in a newer alert remain unverified against the official June bulletin.
22 Oct 2026 · 2 min readThe UK Covid-19 Inquiry finds failures in pandemic planning and early protection of adult social care, with more than 43,000 care home deaths involving Covid-19 recorded between March 2020 and July 2022.
20 Oct 2026 · 2 min readMPs have approved the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill by 330 votes to 178 at Third Reading, as ministers defend the reforms and critics question protections for veterans.
20 Oct 2026 · 2 min readCounter-terrorism police have re-arrested two men under the National Security Act in the investigation into suspicious activity near RAF Fairford, saying Iranian state involvement is highly likely.
20 Oct 2026 · 2 min readA power-related Google Cloud outage disrupted UK banking and remote court hearings on 20 October, prompting scrutiny from financial regulators and MPs.
20 Oct 2026 · 3 min readMinisters have accepted a parliamentary recommendation to consult on in-vehicle CCTV as part of proposed national taxi and private hire licensing reforms.
20 Oct 2026 · 2 min readDowning Street has challenged US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks about NATO allies in Afghanistan, citing the sacrifices made by British and other coalition forces.
19 Oct 2026 · 2 min readThe government has announced almost £140 million for 14 urgent and emergency care schemes in England, including A&E improvements, treatment centres and ambulances, as the NHS prepares for winter.
18 Oct 2026 · 3 min readFirst Minister John Swinney has announced a three-year Scotland Together Fund worth more than £30 million to support grassroots groups tackling poverty, disadvantage and racism from 2027–28.
18 Oct 2026 · 2 min readNorwegian teenager Johannes Kongsnes Natland has been sentenced to 20 years for a planned UK contract killing linked to the Foxtrot crime network. Police found no direct Iranian connection to this plot.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readDonald Trump has waived major new US sanctions and tariffs against Russia, while existing British sanctions targeting Russian oil, shipping and finance remain in force.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readChancellor John Healey has backed the economic case for a third runway at Heathrow, contrasting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s refusal to endorse the proposal before further decisions.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readThe government has reached an out-of-court settlement with former Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Olly Robbins following his challenge to his dismissal over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting. The terms remain undisclosed.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readThames Water has secured support from holders of more than 60% of its junior Class B debt for terms that could see around £1bn written off under a proposed rescue. Regulators have not approved the wider plan.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readBritain and Nigeria have pledged closer cooperation on immigration returns, criminal-data sharing and organised immigration crime following bilateral talks in London.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readThe IMF has urged Chancellor John Healey to consider welfare, pension and tax-system reforms before increasing taxes on banks ahead of the 28 October Budget.
17 Oct 2026 · 3 min readNewly released Ofcom findings reveal concerns about possible UAE-linked influence over Telegraph editorial independence under an abandoned takeover proposal.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readSir John Kingman has been appointed the first Chair of Great British Railways as ministers prepare the new public rail body while the Railways Bill progresses through Parliament.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readJohn Swinney says he will work with Andy Burnham on devolving more power to Scottish regions, but rejects criticism that Holyrood is too centralised.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has invited John Swinney to work with Westminster on devolving more decision-making to Scottish regions and cities, as the SNP meets for its conference.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readA provisional Franco-German proposal could bring British automotive products within EU Made in Europe rules, but would require reciprocal trade arrangements and alignment with EU trade defences.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readThe Foreign Office has agreed to new due diligence measures for direct ministerial diplomatic appointments following MPs’ scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readMinisters have rejected a cross-party committee recommendation to extend employer National Insurance relief to all workers under 25, amid concerns over youth employment costs.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min readLabour has warned local Green groups that council power-sharing arrangements will end unless they reject the Green Party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” conference motion.
15 Oct 2026 · 2 min readFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been jailed for 15 years at Newry Crown Court after his conviction for 18 historical child sexual offences against two victims. Both victims retain legal anonymity.
15 Oct 2026 · 2 min readSevere drought has been declared in parts of six counties in southern England, prompting daily monitoring, tighter water abstraction checks and contingency planning to safeguard supplies.
15 Oct 2026 · 2 min readMPs have voted 309 to 113 against a Conservative motion condemning plans for asylum accommodation at MoD Bicester near Piddington and calling for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
14 Oct 2026 · 2 min readNew UK regulations taking effect on 15 October will widen the grounds for targeted sanctions to include serious breaches of international humanitarian law and obstruction of humanitarian assistance.
14 Oct 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has announced four measures aimed at speeding up brain cancer research and access to treatments after meeting campaigner Archie Goodburn at Downing Street.
14 Oct 2026 · 2 min readA Commons committee has launched a long-term inquiry into AI safety and governance, with chair Liam Byrne questioning whether ministers have decided how and when to regulate the most powerful systems.
14 Oct 2026 · 3 min readThe Metropolitan Police has widened an existing criminal investigation involving Reform UK after detectives assessed fresh allegations concerning political donations and polling.
9 Sep 2026 · 3 min readSir Tom Jones says ITV has dropped him as a full-time coach on The Voice UK after 14 years, insisting he did not choose to leave the programme.
8 Sep 2026 · 3 min readIsrael is considering expelling British officials from the US-led Gaza coordination centre as tensions rise with Andy Burnham's Government over planned measures targeting Israeli settlements.
27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readThe full Celebrity Traitors 2026 cast has been revealed, with 21 stars including Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama, Miranda Hart and James Blunt heading to the castle.
27 Aug 2026 · 5 min readSmall-boat arrivals fell 23% to around 33,000 in the year ending June 2026 while the number of supported asylum seekers living in hotels halved to 16,000, new Home Office statistics show.
27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readEight candidates will contest the Penistone East ward by-election on 20 August 2026, with Reform UK defending a Barnsley Council seat following the resignation of Kay Hughes.
15 Aug 2026 · 3 min readZia Yusuf has threatened to review Vodafone's public contracts after the company defended its charity SIM card programme and said its connectivity was provided for distribution and use in the UK.
14 Aug 2026 · 3 min readLiberal Democrat Rhys Wallis has won the Honiton St Michael by-election for East Devon District Council, taking the seat from Labour with a majority of 326 votes.
14 Aug 2026 · 2 min readNigel Farage has returned to Parliament after comfortably winning the Clacton by-election, securing 22,239 votes as Count Binface finished second in the record 34-candidate contest.
14 Aug 2026 · 2 min readShadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has attacked the Government's £662 million border agreement with France after a record 230 people crossed the Channel in a single overcrowded inflatable boat.
10 Aug 2026 · 6 min readThe UK State Pension age is in the middle of a phased rise from 66 to 67, a change that began affecting people earlier this year and continues month by month through to 2028.
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min readReform UK’s Paul Powers has gained the Heacham ward from the Conservatives with 289 votes, completing a double West Norfolk by-election victory for the party.
8 Aug 2026 · 4 min readReform UK’s Ben Griffin has gained the Snettisham ward from the Conservatives, defeating Liberal Democrat Lee Henson by just 18 votes.
8 Aug 2026 · 4 min readGreen candidate Nick Abear has gained the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne seat from the Conservatives with 934 votes, while Reform UK finished second.
7 Aug 2026 · 4 min readPlaid Cymru’s Anthony Cook has won the Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council with 509 votes, defeating Reform UK by a majority of 138.
7 Aug 2026 · 4 min readReform UK's Katie Groom has won the Harton ward by-election in South Tyneside with 628 votes, defeating Labour's Neil Maxwell by 274 votes.
7 Aug 2026 · 3 min readLiberal Democrat Clare McManus has won the Coppice Valley by-election for Harrogate Town Council with 579 votes, finishing 432 ahead of Reform UK.
7 Aug 2026 · 3 min readReform UK Wales candidate Stephen Eldred has won the Meliden ward by-election for Prestatyn Town Council, defeating Welsh Conservative Carys Kilkelly by just 10 votes.
7 Aug 2026 · 3 min readLabour candidate Ange Cooper has won the Kidsgrove Central and Ravenscliffe by-election for Kidsgrove Town Council, defeating Reform UK's Olivia Westcott by 26 votes.
7 Aug 2026 · 4 min readSenior Labour MP Emily Thornberry has backed an Islington Labour statement expressing concern about the effect of the new statutory EHRC code governing services, public functions and single-sex provision.
6 Aug 2026 · 4 min readA major Anglo-French rescue operation was launched after an overcrowded dinghy reportedly carrying around 160 migrants caught fire in the English Channel.
4 Aug 2026 · 2 min readConservative candidate Dani Seymour has been elected to Monmouth Town Council after defeating independent Laura McCartney in the Drybridge Ward by-election.
4 Aug 2026 · 2 min readVoters in Trinity will elect a new Wandsworth councillor on 27 August following Labour councillor Lizzy Dobres's resignation. Five candidates are standing.
2 Aug 2026 · 4 min readVoters in Leen Valley will elect a new Nottingham city councillor on 20 August after Nadia Farhat was disqualified for non-attendance. Six candidates are standing.
2 Aug 2026 · 4 min readLiberal Democrat Paola Davies has won the Almondbury ward by-election in Kirklees, taking the seat from Reform UK with a majority of 671 votes.
2 Aug 2026 · 1 min readThe Clacton parliamentary by-election will be held on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with Nigel Farage facing a record field of 33 other candidates.
1 Aug 2026 · 3 min readUK health officials are urging holidaymakers to take additional food and water precautions following a sharp rise in cyclospora infections, with most cases linked to travel in Mexico.
1 Aug 2026 · 3 min readReform UK has retained Castle Ward on Scarborough Town Council after Susan Rumford defeated Labour candidate Fiona Stephenson by just one vote.
31 Jul 2026 · 1 min readAn Independent candidate has won the Rumworth ward by-election in Bolton, defeating Labour in a closely watched contest triggered by the resignation of Labour councillor Abdul Atcha.
31 Jul 2026 · 1 min readPlaid Cymru has retained the Bro'r Llynnoedd seat on the Isle of Anglesey County Council after Jon Paul Taylor defeated Reform UK in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
31 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Conservatives have gained the Great Dunmow North seat on Uttlesford District Council after Will Church defeated Reform UK and Residents for Uttlesford in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
31 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Liberal Democrats have retained the Hedge End South seat on Eastleigh Borough Council after Jim Paine secured victory in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
31 Jul 2026 · 2 min readReform UK’s Robbie Woods has won the Long Sutton by-election for South Holland District Council, securing approximately 56% of the vote.
31 Jul 2026 · 2 min readDiane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following an independent disciplinary process. The Jewish Leadership Council has questioned whether the decision is consistent with Labour's approach to antisemitism.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min readScottish Labour MP Joani Reid has been restored to the Parliamentary Labour Party after an independent review, saying she was never a suspect or witness in any police investigation.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min readAndy Burnham has welcomed investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, highlighting the creation of 22,000 apprenticeships and the role of defence manufacturing in supporting skilled jobs.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min readHackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised after setting a 7 October consultation deadline in correspondence with the Israeli city of Haifa over plans to end the borough's twinning agreement.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Metropolitan Police have confirmed they will take no further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after complaints over an Instagram post featuring a guillotine-themed image referring to Nigel Farage.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min readJustice minister and Labour MP Sarah Sackman has called on Barnet Council to remove Union Jack and St George's flags attached to public lamp posts without permission after the 2026 World Cup.
29 Jul 2026 · 2 min readAndy Burnham has called for a new cross-party approach to social care, with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey backing efforts while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised the talks.
29 Jul 2026 · 3 min readGreen Party deputy leadership candidate Zack Polanski declined to apologise during an appearance on BBC Newsnight, while acknowledging mistakes over a social media post and condemning political violence.
29 Jul 2026 · 2 min readEducation Secretary Lucy Powell has said reviewing England's student loan system is "at the top of my in-tray", describing the current system as needing reform while stressing that no decisions have yet been made.
28 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe University of Manchester has confirmed that UK Research and Innovation will not renew funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network beyond March 2028, prompting efforts to secure alternative financial support.
28 Jul 2026 · 2 min readConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to repeal provisions allowing the early release of certain serious offenders, arguing ministers can halt the scheme before further releases take place.
28 Jul 2026 · 2 min readWhitbread has announced plans to close all remaining Beefeater restaurants, saying significant cost increases, including measures announced in the Government's Autumn Budget, have made the business unsustainable.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Chair of the Labour Party following his recent Cabinet reshuffle, with the Houghton and Sunderland South MP taking on responsibility for the party's organisation and election preparations.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are making enquiries after receiving a report relating to an Instagram post shared by Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski that prompted criticism from Reform UK figures.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLewisham Council has approved a motion calling for a review of its cooperation with Home Office immigration enforcement, with the aim of refusing assistance where legally possible.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour MP Kate Osborne has defended her comments following the Berlin Pride attack, saying she did not blame GB News and accusing some critics of misrepresenting her original post.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readFormer Home Secretary Suella Braverman has written to the Equality and Human Rights Commission asking it to investigate Staffordshire Police's custody policy following reports about its treatment of transgender detainees.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Government has announced plans to work with major UK pension providers on a proposed £1 billion scale-up fund designed to invest in Britain's fastest-growing science and technology businesses.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readShadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has written to Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh urging her to investigate allegations made by whistleblowers about the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLiberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has invited Prime Minister Andy Burnham to work across party lines to reform social care, calling the issue the "key test" of collaborative politics.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour MP Kate Osborne has faced criticism from Conservative and Reform politicians after a Facebook post referencing Reform UK, GB News and the fatal attack at Berlin Pride.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham offering to work with the Government on social care reform, while setting out two key conditions for Conservative support.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLong-serving Labour National Executive Committee member Ann Black has announced she will not seek re-election, bringing to an end more than two decades of service to the party.
26 Jul 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed his support for banning trail hunting, telling the Labour Animal Welfare Society he wants to see the government's animal welfare strategy implemented in full.
26 Jul 2026 · 3 min readScottish Ballet has cancelled five Edinburgh performances of Cinders, warning that rising accommodation costs and Edinburgh's new visitor levy are making touring to the capital increasingly difficult.
26 Jul 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham's appointment of Andy Slaughter as Solicitor General has prompted criticism from Conservative MPs over meetings Mr Slaughter held with Hamas representatives during visits to the Palestinian territories in 2010.
26 Jul 2026 · 2 min readFirst Minister John Swinney has requested military aerial support from the UK Government to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire, now in its 11th day, as residents are evacuated from Nethy Bridge.
26 Jul 2026 · 3 min readNew Defence Secretary Wes Streeting will forgo his salary for three months to offset his resignation pay-off, in contrast to Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who has refused to return her own severance payment.
25 Jul 2026 · 3 min readLord John Horam, the former Gateshead and Orpington MP who served as a minister under both Labour and Conservative governments, has died aged 87 following a fall.
25 Jul 2026 · 2 min readReform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has accused the National Crime Agency of leaking confidential banking information to a national newspaper. The NCA has not publicly confirmed the allegation.
25 Jul 2026 · 2 min readA cross-party group of MPs and peers, including Kim Johnson, has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging sanctions on Israel and full implementation of the ICJ's ruling on Palestinian rights.
25 Jul 2026 · 3 min readShadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel has called for a wider investigation into former ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following his dismissal, while Mr Khan continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readChancellor John Healey has confirmed the Treasury is committed to ensuring pensioners whose only income is the state pension will not pay income tax, as the triple lock pushes payments toward the personal allowance.
24 Jul 2026 · 3 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham said the opening of No 10 North was "the best day of my life" as he outlined his vision to bring government closer to every part of the United Kingdom.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readAndy Burnham is facing criticism after flying by government jet to Manchester for his first day working from No10 North, with estimates suggesting the trip cost taxpayers over £30,000.
24 Jul 2026 · 3 min readGraham Hardwell has held Longwell Green for the Conservatives in a South Gloucestershire Council by-election, fending off a strong first-time challenge from Reform UK.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Conservatives have held the Exmouth Brixington seat on East Devon District Council in a by-election, fending off a strong first-time challenge from Reform UK and a resurgent Liberal Democrat vote.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readThe Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act comes into force today, with Edinburgh becoming the first UK city to charge a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays.
24 Jul 2026 · 3 min readHousing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out freezing rents as part of Andy Burnham's cost of living measures, telling BBC Breakfast the government would not be pursuing rent controls.
24 Jul 2026 · 3 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham will work from No 10 North in Manchester for the first time tomorrow, as part of his plan to move some Downing Street functions out of London.
24 Jul 2026 · 3 min readFirst Minister John Swinney has confirmed that US tariffs on Scotch whisky have been fully removed, calling it a significant benefit for the industry after months of lobbying.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour's Jo Potter has narrowly won the Grays Riverside by-election in Thurrock, seeing off a close challenge from Reform UK and the Green Party in the second of two Grays by-elections.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour's Amin Hoque has won the Grays Town by-election in Thurrock, taking the seat from Reform UK with a 182-vote majority as part of a double Labour win in Grays.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readReform UK's William Burvill has won the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside by-election in Medway, ending decades of Conservative control in the ward following the death of long-serving councillor Phil Filmer.
24 Jul 2026 · 2 min readRestore Britain leader Rupert Lowe MP has publicly called on the Justice Secretary to reverse the decision to move Southport killer Axel Rudakubana to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readAxel Rudakubana, jailed for the Southport murders, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital after a psychologist assessment, sparking anger from victims' families.
23 Jul 2026 · 3 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out discussions on a second Scottish independence referendum as he seeks a more practical relationship with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readDowning Street has said there are currently no plans to abolish jury trials following reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham could abandon proposals introduced under former Justice Secretary David Lammy.
23 Jul 2026 · 1 min readHousing Secretary Angela Rayner has defended her decision not to repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after returning to government, saying she was out of office for almost a year before rejoining Cabinet.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the Government's planned September prisoner release scheme, saying no inmates will be released under the policy until an urgent review has been completed.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readReports suggest former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps has failed to secure approval to stand again as a Conservative candidate under the party's new selection process.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLeading figures from the pensions industry have welcomed the decision to keep Torsten Bell as Pensions Minister, saying continuity will help deliver the Government's reform programme.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readOlivia Bailey has announced she is leaving government following the latest ministerial reshuffle, reflecting on her time as Minister for Early Education and Equalities and thanking colleagues for the opportunity to serve.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readNigel Farage has shared a video on X showing a woman shouting at him before appearing to lose control of her car moments later. The Reform UK leader described the incident as "instant karma."
23 Jul 2026 · 1 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, with the Government saying nearly 32,000 businesses will benefit from the new relief scheme.
23 Jul 2026 · 2 min readAnas Sarwar has announced he is joining Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Government as UK Minister of State for Trade, saying he is "delighted" to take on the role.
22 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour MP Jo White has been appointed Minister for Migration and Citizenship, replacing Mike Tapp. Her appointment comes after she responded to reports surrounding a leaked audio recording.
22 Jul 2026 · 2 min readLabour MP Natalie Fleet has announced she is stepping down as Minister for Safeguarding, saying the role became "overwhelmingly triggering" and that victims deserve "someone at their best."
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a review of the Government's early prisoner release scheme following concerns over the potential early release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
22 Jul 2026 · 2 min readMike Tapp has confirmed he is leaving his role as Minister for Migration and Citizenship, thanking Home Office staff and pledging to continue supporting the Government from the backbenches.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readThe Environment Agency has commenced criminal proceedings against Southern Water and several former employees over alleged conduct involving wastewater monitoring between 2012 and 2017.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readThe Edinburgh Festival returns in August 2026 with politicians past and present joining debates, interviews and live shows covering Westminster, Scottish independence, political leadership and global affairs.
22 Jul 2026 · 2 min readScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is reportedly set to resign and join Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government as a minister, triggering a Scottish Labour leadership contest.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has stepped back from plans to increase the personal income tax allowance, citing the state of the public finances despite raising expectations during the Makerfield campaign.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readPrime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January 2027 as part of a wider package of cost-of-living measures.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readCabinet Office Minister Louise Haigh has lost responsibility for tackling public sector fraud following her appointment, with the Government reallocating the brief after renewed scrutiny of her previous conviction.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readReports are suggesting Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the continued use of British military bases for certain US strikes against Iran, with the Government describing the authorised operations as limited and defensive.
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min readDefence Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have apologised after remarks about the Government's early prisoner release policy were caught on a live microphone, prompting criticism from political opponents and victims' groups.
22 Jul 2026 · 2 min readEd Miliband is Britain's Foreign Secretary. Britain needs a serious and credible politician to represent our country on the world stage.
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