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Government pledges to stop children living in B&B

The OBR says Reeves did not mislead the public on pre-Budget challenges, easing pressure amid criticism over forecasts, leaks and government messaging.

Ministers plan to replace many jury trials with judge-only hearings for offences under three-year sentences, prompting strong criticism from lawyers and opposition parties.

Starmer defends his Budget, denies misleading the public and faces criticism over tax rises, OBR forecasts and political fallout across Westminster.

The government plans to end most taxi travel for asylum seekers attending medical appointments, replacing it with public transport and tightening Home Office oversight.

Beijing calls on London to publicly endorse One-China, signalling a push for strategic alignment as China confronts Tokyo over Taiwan.

Two long-serving members of the House of Lords have been suspended after an official inquiry found they provided parliamentary services in return for commercial gain.

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, is preparing to relaunch an exclusive advisory board for high-value donors. The board previously provided donors access to senior ministers and

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has flagged major tax increases in her forthcoming budget, prompting the British Chambers of Commerce to warn that business confidence is at multi-year lows ahead

The Treasury is preparing plans for a “settling-up charge” that would impose a 20 per cent capital gains tax on UK assets held by wealthy individuals leaving the