Category: UK Politics

Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget 2 hours ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter PA Media Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out an income tax rise in next month’s Budget, amid speculation she is considering breaking a key Labour election pledge. Asked about reports, first published in The Guardian newspaper, that… Continue reading Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget

Chris Mason: Extraordinary Caerphilly by-election humbles Westminster’s big beasts 48 minutes ago Chris MasonPolitical editor PA Media Amid the blizzard of nocturnal numbers any by-election generates, three stand out in Caerphilly this morning. Labour, so long the victor of so many a south Wales political contest, humbled, pummelled, crushed – attracting just 11% of voters.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Extraordinary Caerphilly by-election humbles Westminster’s big beasts

Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job Five abuse survivors have written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to say they will only continue working with the grooming gang inquiry if Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips keeps her job. It comes after four different members of the survivors panel quit the inquiry… Continue reading Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job

Four survivors call for minister to quit as row deepens over grooming inquiry 2 hours ago Harry Farley,Political correspondent and Chris Graham PA Media The government is under increasing pressure to gain control of the grooming gangs inquiry after abuse survivors who quit their roles in the process listed conditions for their return. Top of… Continue reading Four survivors call for minister to quit as row deepens over grooming inquiry

Focus of grooming inquiry ‘will not change’, home secretary insists The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry “will not change” or be “watered down”, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted. Writing in the Times newspaper, Mahmood said the wait for the appointment of the inquiry’s chairperson will “not be much longer”, adding that the… Continue reading Focus of grooming inquiry ‘will not change’, home secretary insists

Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel A third abuse survivor has resigned from their role in the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs. “Elizabeth” – not her real name – joined Fiona Goddard and Ellie Reynolds, who quit the inquiry’s victims and survivors liaison panel on Monday in protest. In her resignation letter, Elizabeth said… Continue reading Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel

Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Villa tickets Reuters 20 October 2025, 22:12 BST Updated 40 minutes ago Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month’s Europa League match be overturned. Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) –… Continue reading Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Villa tickets

Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy Rachel Reeves chose to stress the long-term damage done to the UK economy by the 2020 Brexit deal, in her remarks at a key international economic committee at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In remarks published this weekend, the chancellor told the world’s leading finance ministers… Continue reading Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy

China warns UK of ‘consequences’ over mega-embassy delays 2 hours ago Paul SeddonPolitical reporter and Damian GrammaticasPolitical correspondent Getty Images China has warned the UK of “consequences” amid an escalating row over its delayed application to build a mega-embassy in London. It comes after the government confirmed it had pushed back a decision on the… Continue reading China warns UK of ‘consequences’ over mega-embassy delays

MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse 19 minutes ago Paul SeddonPolitical reporter PA Media The director of public prosecutions is facing mounting pressure to further explain the collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for China. MPs are demanding Stephen Parkinson give a “fuller explanation” of why charges against… Continue reading MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse