Category: UK Politics

Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body Getty Images By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to abolish the two-child limit on claiming some benefits will be challenged at a meeting of the party’s policy body this weekend. Sir Keir has faced a backlash… Continue reading Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body

Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions… Continue reading Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry

Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit… Continue reading Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees

Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle Reuters By Ione Wells, political correspondent, and Sean Seddon BBC News Ben Wallace says he will resign as defence secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving “prematurely”… Continue reading Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle

Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill Getty Images By Jonathan Blake BBC political correspondent The government does not expect to make compromises on plans to remove people arriving in the UK illegally, says immigration minister Robert Jenrick. The House of Lords has voted to overturn several parts of the Illegal… Continue reading Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill

Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6% PA Media Millions of public sector workers, including teachers, police and junior doctors, have been offered pay rises between 5%-7%, the government says. Under the proposals, police and prison officers would receive a 7% pay rise, while teachers and junior doctors would get a 6.5% and… Continue reading Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase PA Media By Ione Wells & Sam Francis Political correspondent The government is considering pay increases of between 6%-6.5% for public sector workers, the BBC understands. Official pay review bodies for employees including teachers, junior doctors and police have recommended the pay rise. Inflation to May was… Continue reading Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has accused peers of “wrecking” the government’s asylum reforms, as MPs prepare for key votes on the… Continue reading Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms

Migration bill climbdown on detention limits for children Getty Images By Helen Catt & Joshua Nevett BBC Politics The UK government has offered to limit detention periods for children and pregnant women to get its migration bill passed. MPs will vote later on 20 changes backed by peers in the House of Lords. While Conservative… Continue reading Migration bill climbdown on detention limits for children

Biden visits UK: President says US-UK relationship rock solid Reuters US President Joe Biden has described relations with the UK as “rock solid” during talks in London with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Mr Biden said he “couldn’t be meeting a closer friend and a greater ally”. Mr Sunak hailed the UK and the US as… Continue reading Biden visits UK: President says US-UK relationship rock solid