Politics
Labour faces criticism over £21-a-year food tariff savings
Ministers defend food import tax cuts ahead of the Budget, alongside changes to carers’ support, parental pay and tax-free business mileage.
27 October 2026
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PoliticsBurnham opens debate on restoring EU free movement
The prime minister is considering closer ties with the EU ahead of a Brussels summit, while saying fundamental changes would need an election mandate.
25 October 2026
PoliticsBurnham chaired £55.7m loan approvals after Manchester City hospitality
Andy Burnham chaired meetings approving loans to companies owned by Manchester City's owner after accepting hospitality from the club's chairman.
15 October 2026
PoliticsMI5 chief confirms Russian Brexit interference but warns on impact
Sir Ken McCallum says Russia tried to influence the 2016 referendum, but cautions against confusing interference with changing the result.
13 October 2026
PoliticsCharlie Maynard quits Lib Dem frontbench seeking Davey's removal
The Witney MP has stepped down as Treasury spokesman amid concern over the party's direction, while senior Liberal Democrats have rallied behind Sir Ed Davey.
9 October 2026
PoliticsGreens adopt policy on Zionism amid split among senior figures
Members backed the motion in Brighton despite opposition from four of the party’s five MPs, as some members consult lawyers over a possible challenge.
4 October 2026
PoliticsConservatives pledge to end £100,000 childcare cut-off
Kemi Badenoch says a Conservative government would remove the earnings limit for childcare support, funded by staffing cuts at public bodies.
4 October 2026
PoliticsBurnham's social care plan could take decades, Dilnot warns
Sir Andrew Dilnot says a fully state-funded care service for England could cost more than £18bn a year, with reforms now tied to the next election.
28 September 2026
PoliticsHealey to back UK-built submarine docks and £115m research ship
The chancellor will set out shipbuilding and skills plans at Labour’s Liverpool conference, a month before his first Budget.
28 September 2026
PoliticsUK reviews Chagos deal as US opposition keeps payments on hold
Wes Streeting says the agreement needs changes to win Donald Trump's backing, with payments to Mauritius on hold as ministers seek to protect the Diego Garcia base.
23 September 2026
PoliticsBadenoch seeks legal challenge over Wandsworth funding cuts
Conservative lawyers are examining a challenge to government funding cuts as Wandsworth Council proposes a 94% increase in residents’ council tax bills.
18 September 2026
PoliticsAndy Burnham cancels two days of engagements after father's death
The prime minister has withdrawn from Monday and Tuesday's engagements after the death of his father, Roy, who had Alzheimer's and lived in a care home.
14 September 2026
PoliticsTrump backs Irish unity during Dublin visit, drawing unionist anger
The US president urged movement towards a united Ireland as unionist parties defended Northern Ireland’s right to decide its constitutional future.
12 September 2026
PoliticsReform UK receives record £36m donation from Ben Delo
The cryptocurrency billionaire’s gift has renewed demands for donation limits as Reform faces police inquiries and MPs prepare to debate funding rules.
12 September 2026
PoliticsMPs reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales
The Commons voted 286 to 270 against the proposed law, ending a renewed attempt to give some terminally ill adults access to assisted dying.
11 September 2026
PoliticsAssisted dying bill returns to MPs amid competing pleas
A cancer survivor and a bereaved daughter have set out opposing cases as MPs prepare to vote again on assisted dying in England and Wales.
11 September 2026