Category: UK Politics

Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans EPA The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will vote against the government’s Windsor Framework Brexit plans in parliament this week. Its leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he would continue to work with the government on “outstanding issues”. MPs will be given a chance to vote on the so-called… Continue reading Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans

Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate Reuters By Tony Bonsignore & Ione Wells BBC News Boris Johnson will publish evidence in his defence ahead of a grilling by MPs him over whether he misled Parliament about Covid rule-breaking parties. The former prime minister faces a crucial televised evidence session in… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate

Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC News Senior Toy MP Steve Brine is being investigated over claims he lobbied the NHS on behalf of a recruitment firm. Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg will carry it out. Leaked messages from 2021 show Mr Brine had been “trying… Continue reading Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims

Calls for talks to end junior doctors’ strikes PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Doctors’ leaders and ministers are being urged to start formal pay talks after a breakthrough on a deal with other NHS staff in England. Unions for NHS staff, including nurses and ambulance workers, recommended on Thursday their members back a… Continue reading Calls for talks to end junior doctors’ strikes

TikTok to be banned on UK government phones Reuters Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is set to be banned on phones and other devices used by government ministers and civil servants on security grounds. Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will make a statement to MPs later. There has been no official comment – but Security… Continue reading TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt seeks to tempt parents and over-50s back to work This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out plans to get early retirees and parents of young children back to work… Continue reading Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt seeks to tempt parents and over-50s back to work

Budget: Jeremy Hunt to expand free childcare to one and two-year-olds Getty Images By Ione Wells & Faisal Islam & Becky Morton BBC News Free childcare for working parents in England is expected to be expanded in Wednesday’s Budget to cover one and two-year-olds. Currently, working parents with three and four-year-olds are eligible for 30… Continue reading Budget: Jeremy Hunt to expand free childcare to one and two-year-olds

Budget: Pensions to get boost as tax-free limit to rise PA Media By Nick Eardley and Kevin Peachey BBC News The total amount that workers can accumulate in their pension savings before paying extra tax is expected to be increased in Wednesday’s Budget. The final figure has not been confirmed, but people are expected to… Continue reading Budget: Pensions to get boost as tax-free limit to rise

Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest serving female peer, dies aged 87 UK Parliament By Christy Cooney BBC News Baroness Masham, a Paralympian and the longest-serving female member of the House of Lords ever, has died aged 87. Lady Masham won medals in swimming and table tennis at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 games and was… Continue reading Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest serving female peer, dies aged 87

Rishi Sunak announces £5bn extra defence spending during US trip Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Mason BBC News Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase defence spending by nearly £5bn over the next two years to counter emerging threats from hostile states. The funding boost will be confirmed in a new UK foreign and… Continue reading Rishi Sunak announces £5bn extra defence spending during US trip