Category: UK Politics

UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08% Getty Images By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News The UK has signed a deal to join a trade pact with 11 Asia and Pacific nations, three years after it officially left the European Union. Joining the group will boost UK exports by cutting tariffs on… Continue reading UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08%

New UK net zero plan targets emissions and costs Getty Images By Esme Stallard Climate and Science Reporter, BBC News A new plan to cut greenhouse gases and lower energy costs by investing in renewable energy and nuclear is being unveiled by the government. Ministers say they want the UK to have the cheapest electricity… Continue reading New UK net zero plan targets emissions and costs

UK asylum plans: Plan to house migrants in ex-military bases to be unveiled This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Ione Wells, Political Correspondent & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Plans to move away from using hotels to house migrants are set to be… Continue reading UK asylum plans: Plan to house migrants in ex-military bases to be unveiled

Jeremy Corbyn banned from standing as candidate for Labour party PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Labour’s governing body has voted to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election. The National Executive Committee (NEC) voted 22 to 12 to approve a motion from Sir Keir Starmer… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn banned from standing as candidate for Labour party

Tory rebellion over small boats bill put on hold Getty Images By Iain Watson & Jasmine Andersson BBC News A potentially significant Conservative rebellion on the government’s Illegal Migration Bill has been put on hold. The controversial legislation – which would prevent anyone coming to the UK illegally from claiming asylum – returns to the… Continue reading Tory rebellion over small boats bill put on hold

Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides Reuters By Helen Catt & Sean Seddon Political correspondent Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has been criticised by two former aides for choosing to submit a list of resignation honours. Ms Truss, who spent only 49 days in office, has put forward four people, the Sun and… Continue reading Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides

UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal Getty Images The new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been formally adopted by the UK and EU, Downing Street has said. Known as the Windsor Framework, it is designed to make trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK easier. It gives… Continue reading UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests EPA-EFE Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at Downing Street amid a noisy protest against the Israeli leader’s visit. Mr Sunak greeted Mr Netanyahu outside Number 10 as shouts and whistles could be heard from hundreds of demonstrators at the barriers at the… Continue reading Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show Reuters By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak paid more than £1m in UK tax over the last three years, details of the prime minister’s financial affairs show. The UK tax was paid on earnings of more than £4.7m from income and a… Continue reading Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show

Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There’s an old adage in politics, coined by the former American President Ronald Reagan: “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Boris Johnson… Continue reading Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance