Category: UK Politics

Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success PA Media By Jack Fenwick & Adam Smith BBC Politics Sir Elton John is heading to Parliament to urge ministers to do more to hit a 2030 target of eliminating new HIV cases in England, the BBC has learned. The rock legend will address… Continue reading Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success

Government spending plans a big risk, says watchdog UK Parliament By Vishala Sri-Pathma Business reporter Spending plans outlined in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement represent “a very big fiscal risk”, according to the UK’s official economic forecaster. Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that spending plans… Continue reading Government spending plans a big risk, says watchdog

Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman’s allies say Reuters By Chris Mason & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to toughen up migration rules under a Tory leadership contest deal with Suella Braverman, the former home secretary’s allies say. The Telegraph newspaper says it has seen a copy of a plan… Continue reading Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman’s allies say

Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect Getty Images Reform UK leader Richard Tice has denied claims Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson was offered money to defect to the party. The Sunday Times reported Mr Anderson had told Tory activists he had been offered “a lot of money” to join… Continue reading Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect

Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration EPA By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has drawn up a set of proposals to attempt to cut immigration to the UK. The ideas, which he has shared with No 10, are not… Continue reading Robert Jenrick pressures No 10 with own plan to cut migration

Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Suella Braverman has said the pressure on public services from migration is “unsustainable”, after figures estimated record levels last year. The former home secretary said the government must “act now” to cut the numbers coming to the UK. Net migration – the… Continue reading Suella Braverman: Migration pressure is unsustainable

National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points Getty Images Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. It sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, affecting the take-home pay and household budgets of millions of people, as well as setting out… Continue reading National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement HM Treasury By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News The chancellor is expected to announce a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers in his Autumn Statement later on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget will also feature a cut to… Continue reading NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health PA Media By Chris Mason & Jim Reed Political editor and health reporter Key participants in the Covid inquiry have been briefed about the cabinet secretary’s health, given the ongoing postponement of his evidence session. It was announced a month ago that Simon Case, the most senior… Continue reading Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health

Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax