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Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Keir Starmer raises plight of Jimmy Lai and sanctions on UK MPs in meeting with Xi Jinping at G20 – UK politics live
Prime minister raises concerns about British citizen and Hong Kong democracy activist in meeting with Chinese president in Rio de Janeiro. Keir Starmer has held his bilateral with Xi Jinping in ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser
Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centresBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Not every mass attack by a ‘lone actor’ is linked to terrorism, says UK expert
Jonathan Hall KC says having terrorist material doesn’t always mean someone is a terrorist, as Southport suspect to appear in court. The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has said not ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Scotland to receive extra £3.4bn from UK Budget, says chancellor
Rachel Reeves has announced several measures that will directly affect Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’
Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns
Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say
"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Amazingly, there is more to say about the UK government’s £3.8mn wine cellar
Government Hospitality Wine Cellar 3: Revenge of the MandarinWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - November 5 -
UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax
Typical property now costs £293,999, surpassing previous peak set in June 2022World - Financial Times - November 7 -
BT says UK Budget will lift costs by £100mn as it lowers revenue guidance
Chief executive Allison Kirkby calls increase a ‘new inflationary pressure that we need to suffer in our business’World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog
Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be liftedBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
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Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials
Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missiles. Ukraine’s relationship with the UK has “got worse” since the Labour government took power in July, ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
UK momentum on Ukraine has dropped under Labour, Ben Wallace says
Former Tory defence minister says leadership of Sunak era is lacking and bureaucracy is holding up equipment. Momentum on Ukraine has “dropped back” since Labour took office, according to the ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on TuesdayBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss
Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
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UK should use Farage as ‘bridgehead’ to Trump and Musk, says Mandelson
Comments by would-be US ambassador are in direct contrast to UK government policyBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
UK regulator says Apple, Google blocking innovation in mobile browsers
The United Kingdom’s top antitrust regulator said Friday that an independent inquiry provisionally found that Apple's and Google’s policies for mobile browsers are blocking innovation. The report ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Russia ready to wage cyber war on UK, minister to say
Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference that Russia could try to attack British businesses and power grids.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms
The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young people into work or education. Britain’s network of jobcentres has become a hollowed-out “benefit administration ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Trump tariff on China could lower global inflation, says UK economist
Bank of England’s Swati Dhingra says threatened 60% tariff could lead exporters to cut prices elsewhere. Donald Trump imposing massive US tariffs on Chinese imports could drag down global inflation ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog
Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPCWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Reeves reiterates no more tax increases on UK businesses
Chancellor defends her Budget at CBI conference, saying revenue-raising measures were necessaryBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Starmer ‘youth guarantee’ will not fix fall in apprenticeships, says UK industry body
Warning comes as prime minister unveils proposals to boost labour marketWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened
Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31
