Category: UK Politics

Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme, the BBC understands, five years after announcing it would end its participation as part of a deal to leave the European Union. Through the scheme the EU provides funding for people to study, train or volunteer in… Continue reading Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands

Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw… Continue reading Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall

I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says Starmer The prime minister has said he will “get to the bottom” of where damaging leaks about the Budget and against his Cabinet are coming from. Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves told MPs that pre-Budget leaks suggesting she had abandoned plans to increase income tax… Continue reading I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says Starmer

Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn The new chief of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, will warn of “the acute threat posed by Russia” when she makes her first public speech later. She will highlight so-called hybrid warfare, which includes incidents such as cyber attacks and drones suspected of being launched near critical infrastructure… Continue reading Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour 2 hours ago Becky MortonPolitical reporter EPA Reform UK claims it is now the largest political party in Britain, following reports Labour has lost more members. According to the Times newspaper, internal figures show Labour’s membership has fallen below 250,000. Reform said it had more than… Continue reading Reform claims to now have more members than Labour

UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October The UK’s economy shrank unexpectedly in the lead up to the Budget, according to the latest official figures. The economy contracted by 0.1% in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas economists had been expecting it to grow by 0.1%. The economy also shrank by… Continue reading UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call European leaders say “intensive work” will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said… Continue reading Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call

Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start 2 hours ago Dominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent EPA International talks to revolutionise how the European Court of Human Rights handles migration cases will begin on Wednesday. The British government is urging partners to modernise the way states tackle the continent-wide illegal migration crisis.… Continue reading Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start

Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether businesses can afford the current minimum wage and suggested that it should not increase further. In an interview with the BBC, Badenoch said she had increased the minimum wage when she was in government, but “a lot of businesses”… Continue reading Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch

Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say 13 hours ago Fiona Nimoni European leaders have said “now is a critical moment” to ramp up support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President… Continue reading Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say