Tories vow cuts to student loan interest repayments

The "Plan 2" loan system itself emerged from a pivotal moment in UK higher education policy. It was introduced by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government in 2012, a decision that…

MPs to discuss inquiry into role of trade envoys after Andrew arrest.

The Business and Trade Committee, a influential cross-party parliamentary body, is poised to convene on Tuesday to initiate a formal inquiry into the operational framework and oversight of UK trade…

UK agrees drone and missile defence plan with four EU allies

The United Kingdom has forged a significant new defence alliance with four of the European Union’s leading military powers – Germany, France, Italy, and Poland – to jointly develop advanced,…

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed the government’s contemplation of such a measure, telling BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions programme that removing Andrew from the line of succession was "the right…

Lib Dems win Zetland by-election after Reform controversy

Alison Barnes, a familiar face in the Zetland community, clinched the seat, garnering just over 50% of the votes cast. Her success returns her to the council chambers, having previously…

John Healey refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting.

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has declined to provide a definitive timeline for the conclusion of investigations into the profoundly troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme. This refusal comes amidst mounting…

Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order

The four determined Chagossians made landfall on a secluded part of the archipelago on Monday, following an arduous sea voyage from Sri Lanka. Their audacious objective was clear: to establish…

Chagos Islands: Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared unequivocally that "this land should not be taken away from the UK," warning that such a transfer would be "a…

John Swinney was told of Peter Murrell charges weeks before they became public

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, received advance notice of criminal charges against Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and husband of ex-First Minister Nicola…

Ex Reform UK members form new group on Kent County Council.

Seven former Reform UK councillors on Kent County Council have officially united under a new political banner, forming an inaugural group for Restore Britain. This significant realignment within local politics…