Category: UK Politics

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter 8 minutes ago Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to immediately cut fuel duty by 10p a litre until Christmas as part of a package of policies aimed at cutting the cost of living. The Liberal Democrat leader is… Continue reading Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council’s 94% tax hike To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Ewan Somerville, Political reporter and Matt Chorley, BBC Newsnight 18 September 2026, 00:57 BST Updated 1 hour ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she has… Continue reading Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council’s 94% tax hike

UK needs ‘credible path’ on defence spending, says Nato chief Paul Seddon Political reporter 52 minutes ago Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a “credible path” to increase defence spending. The alliance’s secretary general told the BBC he was “absolutely confident” in the UK’s commitment… Continue reading UK needs ‘credible path’ on defence spending, says Nato chief

Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments PA Media Paul Seddon Political reporter 16 September 2026, 13:50 BST 188 Comments Updated 31 minutes ago Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take “difficult decisions” on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness to cut… Continue reading Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada EPA Harry Farley, Political correspondent and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 5 hours ago The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank aimed at raising more money for defence spending. Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank… Continue reading UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada

Political donors could face tougher residency rules EPA/Shutterstock Richard Wheeler, Political reporter and Nick Eardley and Iain Watson, Political correspondents 21 minutes ago The government is planning to tighten residency rules for political donors to ensure that those giving significant amounts of money reside in the UK. The announcement follows a row over two donations totalling £72m to Reform… Continue reading Political donors could face tougher residency rules

Farage says £72m donations are compliant ‘with the law today’ Kate Whannel Politics reporter 14 September 2026 Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said two big donations given to his party are “100% compliant with the law today”, but was not able say whether they would be permissible if a rule change, currently being debated… Continue reading Farage says £72m donations are compliant ‘with the law today’

Burnham cancels engagements after death of father PA Media Maia Davies 14 September 2026, 13:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled official engagements on Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father Roy, who had Alzheimer’s. He had been due to host a meeting of business leaders in Downing… Continue reading Burnham cancels engagements after death of father

Donations law changes to be debated after Reform’s £72m windfall Reuters Joe Pike, Political correspondent and Chris Graham 14 September 2026, 05:15 BST Updated 38 minutes ago The House of Lords will debate changes to the laws on political donations later on Monday after Reform UK received £72m from two billionaires in 24 hours. Calls for restrictions are… Continue reading Donations law changes to be debated after Reform’s £72m windfall

Reform’s £72m donations ‘entirely in line with law’, Jenrick says PA Media Richard Wheeler Political reporter 29 minutes ago Robert Jenrick has said Reform UK believes £72m of donations it has received from two cryptocurrency billionaires are “entirely in line with the law”. The party’s economic spokesman told the BBC that he does not expect… Continue reading Reform’s £72m donations ‘entirely in line with law’, Jenrick says