Category: UK Politics

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap 22 minutes ago Kate Whannel Political reporter PA Media Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the government is looking at scrapping the two-child benefit cap but warned it would “cost a lot of money”. Speaking to the BBC, the minister said the policy – which prevents most families from… Continue reading Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has refused to confirm whether the government is planning to scrap the two-child benefit cap. On Sunday, the Observer reported that Sir Keir Starmer had privately backed abolishing the limit and requested the Treasury find the £3.5bn to do… Continue reading Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished

New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers Developers who leave housing sites unfinished for years could see their land handed over to local councils under new rules aimed at getting new homes built faster. Under government plans, housebuilders will have to commit to delivery time frames before they get planning permission, and will… Continue reading New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers

Netanyahu accuses Starmer of being on ‘wrong side of humanity’ and siding with Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Canada – saying that they had “effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power”. He also accused Starmer,… Continue reading Netanyahu accuses Starmer of being on ‘wrong side of humanity’ and siding with Hamas

Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises Millions of public sector workers including nurses, doctors and teachers have been offered pay rises of between 3.6% and 4.5%. It comes after the government accepted recommendations from pay review bodies higher than the 2.8% it previously budgeted for. Unions had threatened action if pay awards… Continue reading Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals 1 hour ago Sima Kotecha Ashitha Nagesh PA Media Violent prisoners, including those convicted of sex offences and domestic abuse, could be released after serving just a third of their sentence, under new recommendations made in a landmark review. The Independent Sentencing… Continue reading Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s department called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes prior to this year’s Spring Statement. A memo – seen by the Daily Telegraph – appeared to urge Reeves to raise taxes by £3bn to £4bn a year through various measures, which the… Continue reading Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts Senior government figures are discussing whether to reverse the controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners within weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on payments worth up to £300 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for the pension top-up last year. Discussions… Continue reading Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves The UK is now in a better place on trade “than any other country in the world”, the chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves suggested the government wanted to go further on its new agreement with the EU but told the BBC a trade pact with countries… Continue reading UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves

‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relations reached a “breakthrough” last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London. Talks between the UK and the EU continued late into Sunday evening, with the issues discussed thought to… Continue reading ‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit