Category: UK Politics

Kemi Badenoch’s missteps are a ‘total disaster’ for Conservatives, say insiders 4 hours ago Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Chris Mason BBC Listen to Henry read this article “Could this be like the 1920s where the Liberals got overtaken by Labour – but this time it’s the Conservative Party being overtaken by Reform?” It’s an… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch’s missteps are a ‘total disaster’ for Conservatives, say insiders

Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding 2 hours ago Mark Easton Emma Rossiter BBC News Francesca Gillett BBC News Reuters The government’s pledges on crime will not be kept without substantial extra money for policing in next month’s spending review, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. In an article for the Times,… Continue reading Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap 22 minutes ago Kate Whannel Political reporter PA Media Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the government is looking at scrapping the two-child benefit cap but warned it would “cost a lot of money”. Speaking to the BBC, the minister said the policy – which prevents most families from… Continue reading Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has refused to confirm whether the government is planning to scrap the two-child benefit cap. On Sunday, the Observer reported that Sir Keir Starmer had privately backed abolishing the limit and requested the Treasury find the £3.5bn to do… Continue reading Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished

New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers Developers who leave housing sites unfinished for years could see their land handed over to local councils under new rules aimed at getting new homes built faster. Under government plans, housebuilders will have to commit to delivery time frames before they get planning permission, and will… Continue reading New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers

Netanyahu accuses Starmer of being on ‘wrong side of humanity’ and siding with Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Canada – saying that they had “effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power”. He also accused Starmer,… Continue reading Netanyahu accuses Starmer of being on ‘wrong side of humanity’ and siding with Hamas

Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises Millions of public sector workers including nurses, doctors and teachers have been offered pay rises of between 3.6% and 4.5%. It comes after the government accepted recommendations from pay review bodies higher than the 2.8% it previously budgeted for. Unions had threatened action if pay awards… Continue reading Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals 1 hour ago Sima Kotecha Ashitha Nagesh PA Media Violent prisoners, including those convicted of sex offences and domestic abuse, could be released after serving just a third of their sentence, under new recommendations made in a landmark review. The Independent Sentencing… Continue reading Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s department called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes prior to this year’s Spring Statement. A memo – seen by the Daily Telegraph – appeared to urge Reeves to raise taxes by £3bn to £4bn a year through various measures, which the… Continue reading Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts Senior government figures are discussing whether to reverse the controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners within weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on payments worth up to £300 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for the pension top-up last year. Discussions… Continue reading Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts