Category: UK Politics

Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans Sima Kotecha Senior UK correspondent 6 hours ago The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run out of space over the next few years. Shabana Mahmood told the BBC that “building alone is… Continue reading Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans

Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers Reuters Kate Whannel Political reporter 38 minutes ago Spending that does not contribute to the government’s priorities should be stopped, the Treasury will tell ministers as Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to take “an iron fist against waste”. As part of a spending review covering up to 2029, Reeves will… Continue reading Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers

Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves Getty Images Dearbail Jordan Business reporter 9 December 2024, 00:08 GMT Updated 2 hours ago Closer relations between the UK and the EU will boost economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell European finance leaders on Monday. In the first address by a British chancellor… Continue reading Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves

No plan for more tax rises but we can’t rule it out – Starmer Kate Whannel Political reporter 6 December 2024, 06:00 GMT 768 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC it is not his plan to have any more tax rises before the next general election – but said… Continue reading No plan for more tax rises but we can’t rule it out – Starmer

Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech EPA Becky Morton Political reporter 5 December 2024, 14:16 GMT 2076 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has set out six pledges which he says will allow voters to hold his government to account, in a major speech outlining his priorities. The prime… Continue reading Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech

Chris Mason: Is Starmer speech a ‘plan for change’ or ‘emergency relaunch’? EPA Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 1 hour ago They are not perhaps the most elegant duo of words, but they get to the heart of what the prime minister wants to set out in a wide-ranging speech on Thursday – what senior… Continue reading Chris Mason: Is Starmer speech a ‘plan for change’ or ‘emergency relaunch’?

Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner says Becky Morton Political reporter 1 hour ago Angela Rayner has insisted that councils must meet the government’s housing targets, after local authorities branded them impossible to achieve. A BBC investigation found the vast majority of councils raised concerns about the government’s flagship plan to build 1.5 million new… Continue reading Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner says

Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU PA Media Jennifer McKiernan & Henry Zeffman Political reporter & Political correspondent James Landale Diplomatic correspondent 2 December 2024 661 Comments Updated 2 hours ago The prime minister has rejected any suggestion that the UK must choose between closer ties with the US or… Continue reading Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU

Small boat crossings hit 20,000 under Labour Getty Images 22 minutes ago The government is expected to confirm later that 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Labour entered office. The milestone has been reached in the five months since July’s election, after a big uptick in crossings this October compared… Continue reading Small boat crossings hit 20,000 under Labour

Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed EPA Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Kate Whannel Political reporter 1 hour ago On Friday, after weeks of fierce and passionate debate, MPs began their formal scrutiny of the bill that would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to… Continue reading Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed