UK can’t ignore China, says Keir Starmer ahead of Beijing trip

Sir Keir Starmer has emphatically stated that the UK cannot afford to overlook the substantial economic prospects presented by China, as he prepares to embark on a landmark visit to…

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

The comprehensive reforms are slated for publication within the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, which is set to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday. This legislative move follows years…

Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash

Sir Keir Starmer has robustly defended the Labour Party’s contentious decision to prohibit Andy Burnham, the highly popular Mayor of Greater Manchester, from contesting an upcoming parliamentary by-election. The move,…

Ban phones throughout the school day, Phillipson tells teachers

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has issued a robust directive, instructing all schools across England to implement a comprehensive, school-wide ban on mobile phones for the entire duration of the school…

I joined the Conservatives for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch

Speaking to presenter Lauren Laverne, Badenoch explained that after graduating from university, her friendship group had dispersed "all over the world." In search of new connections and a vibrant social…

Decision time for Labour as Burnham waits to hear if he can stand as MP

The Labour Party’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) is poised to deliver a momentous verdict today on whether Andy Burnham, the popular Mayor of Greater Manchester, will be permitted to…

Chris Mason: Keir Starmer’s strongest rebuke yet for Donald Trump.

The Prime Minister’s recent condemnation of Donald Trump’s remarks regarding the war in Afghanistan marks his most potent public criticism of the former US President to date. This stern denouncement…

Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

A pivotal bill, designed to formalise the UK government’s agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, will not proceed to its scheduled debate in the House of…

Wes Streeting says he will meet Hull father over diabetes appeal

Lyla Story’s heartbreaking death occurred in May last year, less than 24 hours after her mother had taken her to their family doctor. The inquest, held in September, revealed that…

Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms

The primary driver behind these unprecedented postponements is an extensive shake-up of local government structures across England. This ambitious reorganisation aims to abolish the long-standing two-tier system, prevalent in many…