Category: UK Politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to? 4 hours ago Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “Who was going to blink first?” A source involved in the fraught negotiations since the election over the future of British Steel told me that as time passed,… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?

MPs recalled to debate emergency law to save British Steel Parliament will be recalled on Saturday to debate an emergency law to save British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe. A government source says it is looking “to take control”‘ of the company, after its Chinese owner said its blast furnaces are “no longer financially sustainable”. Talks… Continue reading MPs recalled to debate emergency law to save British Steel

Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 civil servant roles A government department run by one of Sir Keir Starmer’s most senior ministers is cutting almost a third of its jobs as ministers seek to accelerate civil service reform. Officials at the Cabinet Office – headed by Pat McFadden – are being told today that 2,100 of… Continue reading Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 civil servant roles

Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has insisted local inquiries into grooming gangs in five towns are still going ahead despite claims the plans have been watered down. In January, Cooper announced a three-month rapid review into the issue, as well as five local inquiries – but has… Continue reading Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper

Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK 1 hour ago Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Bedfordshire Universal Destinations & Experiences/Comcast The first Universal theme park in Europe will be built in the UK, the government has promised. The attraction is planned for the site of a former brickworks near Bedford and could create an estimated… Continue reading Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK

Government considers nationalising British Steel The government is considering nationalising British Steel as fears grow among ministers that the company’s blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could run out of raw materials within days. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to reassure workers at the Lincolnshire plant that the government would consider nationalisation if necessary. Reeves spoke to… Continue reading Government considers nationalising British Steel

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump? 13 hours ago Chris Mason Getty Images As if the economic picture in the UK wasn’t shaky already, it has now got shakier still. The cost of living is continuing to bite for many and people will worry about the prospect of recession.… Continue reading Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

PM: I’ll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK 2 hours ago Jennifer McKiernan EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to only sign a trade deal with the US that is in the UK’s “national interest,” as he warned about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. The prime minister said the import taxes… Continue reading PM: I’ll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK

Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has described the era of globalisation as “ended”, following Donald Trump’s new tariffs. It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested in a Sunday Telegraph article he was about to announce state intervention to protect UK firms from the US… Continue reading Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister

No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism 1 hour ago Becky Morton Political reporter EPA Downing Street has rejected suggestions by the foreign secretary that the latest wave of US tariffs marks the return of a new era of “protectionism”. Earlier David Lammy said the British people would be “very concerned” about the impact… Continue reading No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism