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Lord Kinnock: Fair to say voters not yet fully convinced by Labour
The former Labour leader expressed confidence that his party would not lose the general election.
11 May 2024
Politics11 May 2024
Gove admits ‘regret’ over children living in temporary accommodation
The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.
Politics
Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly
The Home Secretary insisted that more than 3,500 people not reporting to the Home Office will be found and removed to Rwanda.
11 May 2024
Politics
Natalie Elphicke: The Tory defector who mocked Starmer as ‘Sir Softie’
She was elected in 2019, taking the Dover seat that had been held by her then-husband, disgraced Tory MP Charlie Elphicke.
8 May 2024
Politics8 May 2024
Home Office should be broken up to curb immigration, MP says
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick also proposed capping health and care visas at 30,000
Politics
Government non-executive director hiring sluggish and not transparent, MPs warn
Not enough is being done to ensure these roles are representative of society at large, the Public Accounts Committee said.
8 May 2024
Politics
Early prisoner release to be extended to 70 days – report
A scheme designed to ease overcrowding in jails is being extended again, according to The Times.
7 May 2024
Tech
State involvement in MoD cyber attack cannot be ruled out, Grant Shapps says
The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of ‘potential failings’ of the contractor behind the hacked payroll system, named as SSCL in Parliament.
7 May 2024
Business News
Labour will fight next election on economy, says Reeves
The shadow chancellor accused the Government of ‘gaslighting’ the public by claiming Britain had ‘turned a corner’.
7 May 2024
Politics
Work and health support scheme to help chronic sick back to work to be piloted
The WorkWell trial is part of the Government’s sweeping reforms to the welfare system.
7 May 2024
Politics
Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices
Kemi Badenoch said the move will tackle concerns about ‘privacy and dignity’ in gender-neutral facilities.
7 May 2024
UK7 May 2024
King feeling 'very good' and pleased to return to duties - Mordaunt
Lord President of the Privy Council speaks about her meetings with the monarch to mark the first anniversary of coronation
Politics
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on in face of fallout from local elections losses
The Prime Minister could face more calls to change political course as Parliament returns following the Tories’ poor set of local results.
7 May 2024
Business News
Rachel Reeves: Government’s message of improving economy ‘deluded’
The shadow chancellor will accuse ministers of ‘gaslighting’ Britons over the state of the economy as she draws battle lines ahead of the election.
6 May 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah
Israel’s plan to attack the Gazan city has raised fears over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there.
6 May 2024
Politics
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion
The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.
6 May 2024
Politics6 May 2024
Israeli offensive in Rafah 'must not go ahead', Sir Keir Starmer warns
Israel’s plan to attack the Gazan city has raised fears over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there
Politics
Israeli offensive in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, David Lammy warns
Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave parts of Rafah in advance of a long-expected attack on the city.
6 May 2024
Politics
Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak
The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.
29 Apr 2024
Politics
Starmer welcomes Tory defector to Labour and promises mental health reform
Sir Keir Starmer and Dr Dan Poulter visited the Francis Crick Institute as the Labour leader promised to overhaul the way mental health is approached.
29 Apr 2024
Tech
New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect
Manufacturers have to publish contact details so bugs and issues can be reported, under the new legislation.
29 Apr 2024