Category: UK Politics

Mobile phone thieves targeted in flagship crime bill Police will be given new powers targeting anti-social behaviour and be allowed to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant under major legislation to be unveiled in Parliament. The Crime and Policing Bill is at the heart of what the government calls its “Safer Streets… Continue reading Mobile phone thieves targeted in flagship crime bill

Boris Johnson backs Ukraine-US minerals deal 43 minutes ago Joshua Nevett Political reporter James Waterhouse Ukraine correspondent Reporting fromKyiv BBC Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to secure Ukraine’s future by signing a minerals deal with the US. Johnson said he believed Ukraine would sign a “promising” agreement to give the… Continue reading Boris Johnson backs Ukraine-US minerals deal

I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says 7 hours ago Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent Tom Symonds News correspondent Reuters Sir Keir Starmer will discuss the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in talks with Donald Trump next week, he said in a call with the country’s president. The UK prime minister reiterated the UK’s “ironclad… Continue reading I’ll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer says

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves 13 minutes ago Michael Race & Harry Farley Business reporter & political correspondent BBC news BBC Pressure has increased on the chancellor’s tax and spending plans after a surplus in government finances missed official forecasts. The surplus – the difference between what the government spends and… Continue reading Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss The UK and Europe may need to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a deal with Russia, regardless of US support, the former head of the armed forces has said. Retired General Sir Nick Carter said he believed it was for… Continue reading UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss

Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him ‘dictator’ 4 hours ago Joshua Nevett Political reporter Eleanor Montague BBC News Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a “dictator”. Sir Keir called Zelensky on Wednesday evening and told him it… Continue reading Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him ‘dictator’

New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister 1 hour ago Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge BBC News Family Handout Stricter rules for selling knives online and tougher penalties for those who break them will make a difference, the sister of a teenager killed with a ninja sword has said. The new measures announced… Continue reading New knife laws will make difference, says victim’s sister

Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer Countries across Europe must “step up” their defence capabilities and funding to protect Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. The UK and Europe face a “generational challenge” and “need to do more” to defend Ukraine’s long-term security, he added. His comments come ahead of… Continue reading Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer

PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal. The UK prime minister said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was “essential… Continue reading PM ‘ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace

European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine 5 hours ago David Mercer BBC News Joe Pike Political and investigations correspondent Getty Images European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks… Continue reading European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine