Category: UK Politics

National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points Getty Images Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. It sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, affecting the take-home pay and household budgets of millions of people, as well as setting out… Continue reading National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement HM Treasury By Chris Mason & Sam Francis Political editor and political reporter, BBC News The chancellor is expected to announce a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers in his Autumn Statement later on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget will also feature a cut to… Continue reading NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health PA Media By Chris Mason & Jim Reed Political editor and health reporter Key participants in the Covid inquiry have been briefed about the cabinet secretary’s health, given the ongoing postponement of his evidence session. It was announced a month ago that Simon Case, the most senior… Continue reading Covid inquiry participants briefed on top official’s health

Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett & Laura Kuenssberg BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, as he insisted economic growth… Continue reading Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts

Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Rishi Sunak has denied “tinkering” with the government’s Rwanda plan after his sacked former home secretary accused him of failing to take… Continue reading Rishi Sunak denies ‘tinkering’ to save Rwanda plan

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey UK Parliament By Sam Francis Political reporter The Labour party remains united despite a series of frontbench resignations over the Israel-Gaza war, the shadow defence secretary has said. Ten of the party’s frontbenchers quit to vote for an SNP motion in the Commons calling for a ceasefire… Continue reading Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote UK Parliament By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a major rebellion over his stance on the Israel-Gaza war, with 56 of his MPs voting for an immediate ceasefire. Jess Phillips, Afzal Khan and Yasmin Qureshi were among shadow ministers… Continue reading Keir Starmer suffers major Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire vote

Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to drop his plans to stop migrant crossings after the Supreme Court ruled his flagship asylum policy… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends asylum plans as Tory MPs’ vent anger

David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years Getty Images By George Wright BBC News New Foreign Secretary David Cameron will return to the cabinet table for the first time in more than seven years this morning after his dramatic recall to government. His appointment came as part of a cabinet reshuffle by… Continue reading David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years