Category: UK Politics

UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources PA Media By Ione Wells Political correspondent UK trade talks with India are reaching their “final but trickier” stages, according to government sources. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is visiting India for a meeting of G20 trade ministers this week. There has been speculation about whether… Continue reading UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources

Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise Getty Images Government borrowing was lower than expected last month, adding to speculation about possible tax cuts later this year. Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax income – was £4.3bn in July, official figures show, below analysts’ forecasts of about £5bn. The figure was helped by… Continue reading Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY The government has ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances behind the “horrific” Lucy Letby baby murders. The Department of Health said it will look at the wider circumstances surrounding what happened, including how concerns were dealt with. Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies at… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK Reuters By Ione Wells & Frank Gardner BBC News Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit the UK, the Saudi Arabian embassy has told the BBC. No 10 said it would confirm the prime minister’s engagements in the usual way, with nothing… Continue reading Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK

Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support By Becky Morton Political reporter Rishi Sunak has said it is difficult for people to understand the scale of government support with energy bills, as he defended his record on tackling the cost of living. The prime minister said halving inflation was a top priority and his plan to… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends government cost-of-living support

Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge PA Media By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government is still “committed” to using the Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers. Last week, 39 asylum seekers were taken off the barge after Legionella bacteria was found in the… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Sunak committed to housing asylum seekers on barge

Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary PA Media By Thomas Mackintosh & Oliver Slow BBC News Ministers took “instant action” to move 39 asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm barge after Legionella bacteria was found last week, the health secretary said. Steve Barclay was questioned over why… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary

Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings Reuters By Andre Rhoden-Paul, Bethany Bell & Lisa Louis BBC News, London and Calais Ministers are facing renewed pressure to tackle boat crossings in the Channel after six migrants died when a vessel sank off the French coast on Saturday. Labour said people smugglers were “running rings” around… Continue reading Ministers face renewed pressure over boat crossings

Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs Number 10 By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak has used RAF jets and helicopters for domestic flights more frequently than the UK’s previous three prime ministers, the BBC can reveal. Ministry of Defence data show he took almost one such flight a week during his… Continue reading Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs

Taliban repression of women a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown Getty Images By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan is a “crime against humanity”, Gordon Brown has told the BBC. The former prime minister is calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute those responsible for… Continue reading Taliban repression of women a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown