Category: UK Politics

Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings By Emily Atkinson BBC News The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged politicians not to treat their opponents as enemies but fellow human beings. Speaking to the BBC, the Most Rev Justin Welby warned Britain’s leaders to avoid divisive topics. But he said our capacity “to… Continue reading Justin Welby: Political leaders should treat opponents as human beings

Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list EPA By Brian Wheeler & Peter Saull BBC News Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister Liz Truss has unveiled her resignation honours list, sparking an angry backlash from some critics. Ms Truss, who spent 49 days in office, nominated Conservative donor Jon Moynihan and ex-Vote Leave chief Matthew Elliott for seats… Continue reading Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list

Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March PA Media Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 spring Budget on 6 March, the Treasury has said. It will include the government’s tax and spending plans as well as new growth and borrowing forecasts. It could be the last chance for the government to… Continue reading Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March

Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter The government has confirmed it is not planning to change the rules on selling in imperial measures after Brexit. Ministers looked at changing laws inherited from the EU that mean traders can use Britain’s traditional weighing system only alongside the… Continue reading Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review

New £38,700 visa rule will be introduced in early 2025, says Rishi Sunak Plans requiring people to earn £38,700 a year before bringing family to the UK will be introduced in early 2025, Rishi Sunak has said. The rise from the current £18,600 level was announced earlier this month and had been scheduled for the… Continue reading New £38,700 visa rule will be introduced in early 2025, says Rishi Sunak

Fears UK not ready for deepfake general election Getty Images By Brian Wheeler & Gordon Corera BBC News Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already been used to disrupt elections around the world – and there are fears among senior politicians and the security services that the UK will be next. Former Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland… Continue reading Fears UK not ready for deepfake general election

Esther Rantzen: Minister says he is ‘not averse’ to new assisted dying vote Reuters By Sam Hancock & Henry Zeffman BBC News Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has signalled his support for another parliamentary vote on assisted dying. He said there was no fresh legislation in the works, but he “would not be averse”… Continue reading Esther Rantzen: Minister says he is ‘not averse’ to new assisted dying vote

Rishi Sunak says there’s no target date to stop migrant boat crossings This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter, BBC News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted he does not have a “precise” target date for stopping migrant crossings,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says there’s no target date to stop migrant boat crossings

Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed Getty Images By Lauren Moss, LGBT correspondent & Josh Parry, LGBT producer BBC News Teachers should inform parents if their child wishes to change their gender identity at school, under newly-published government guidance. Schools in England should “take a very cautious approach” if pupils want to use a… Continue reading Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed

Ben Wallace warns Israel over ‘killing rage’ in Gaza Getty Images By Malu Cursino BBC News Israel risks fuelling the conflict in Gaza for another 50 years with its tactics, former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has warned. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, the senior Conservative MP said Israel risked undermining the legal basis for its… Continue reading Ben Wallace warns Israel over ‘killing rage’ in Gaza