Category: UK Politics

Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar Getty Images Charlotte Edwards and Faarea Masud Business reporters 8 January 2025 2090 Comments Updated 20 minutes ago The pound has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, while UK borrowing costs have surged to their highest for 16 years. Economists… Continue reading Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry? PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 3 hours ago “He’s deranged!” So said a cabinet minister to me, describing Elon Musk. The anger and exasperation at the heart of government about the world’s richest man is palpable. The flurry – or slurry, as… Continue reading Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry?

Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Phillips This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Victoria Derbyshire, presenter, BBC Newsnight & Kate Whannel, political reporter 7 January 2025, 18:01 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC’s Newsnight that “disinformation” spread by… Continue reading Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Phillips

Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups Parliament Kate Whannel Politics reporter 1 hour ago Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said those who cover up or fail to report child sexual abuse could face professional or criminal sanctions under a new offence to be introduced this year. The proposal was one of 20… Continue reading Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups

Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman BBC chief political correspondent 6 January 2025, 10:55 GMT Updated 16 minutes ago The prime minister has attacked politicians and activists “spreading lies… Continue reading Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs

Musk says Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK leader PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent 5 January 2025, 14:35 GMT Updated 10 minutes ago Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in… Continue reading Musk says Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK leader

Streeting defends timescale for social care reform Getty Images Alison Holt Social Affairs Editor Judith Burns BBC News Social Affairs 3 January 2025, 01:10 GMT Updated 56 minutes ago Wes Streeting has defended the timescale for reforming adult social care in England, with proposals on its long-term funding unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at… Continue reading Streeting defends timescale for social care reform

Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks Reuters Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 31 December 2024 Politics in 2025 will be dominated by a single controlling thought: do things start feeling any better? The answer to that will drive much else in the political conversation: the fortunes, mood and demeanour of the government, the revival… Continue reading Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks

Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Getty Images Joe Pike Politics investigations correspondent, BBC News 11 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has written to the UK’s main watchdogs, asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth. He contacted the companies – including energy regulator… Continue reading Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out Getty Images Lauren Turner BBC News Annabelle Liang BBC News 43 minutes ago A consultation has been launched on the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The government says this will “restore clarity” for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wants industry… Continue reading Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out