Category: UK Politics

Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Isabella Allen Senior political producer Reporting from Washington, travelling with the Prime Minister 1 hour ago Russia “started” the conflict in Ukraine and can end it “straight away”, Sir Keir Starmer has said after Vladimir Putin suggested… Continue reading Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West

Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called YouTube/PA Media Helen Catt Political correspondent @BBCHelenCatt 12 September 2024, 10:35 BST Updated 1 hour ago The Conservative Party accepted a further £5m donation from the businessman Frank Hester days before the general election was called in May. The donation was taken two months after he… Continue reading Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called

Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 2 hours ago England’s 11 million renters are set to get more security as Labour introduces a new bill to ban “no-fault” evictions. A Renters’ Rights Bill was introduced by the Conservatives but initial plans for a ban were… Continue reading Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions

Last night in jail for early release prisoners Dominic Casciani Home and Legal Correspondent @BBCDomC 9 September 2024 Chris Mason: Prison release plans spark fears but for ministers it is the only option 2 hours ago Up to 1,750 offenders are spending their last night in prison before being released under the Ministry of Justice’s… Continue reading Last night in jail for early release prisoners

More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law Getty Images Katy Austin & Lora Jones Transport correspondent & Business reporter, BBC News 9 September 2024, 00:46 BST Comments Updated 46 minutes ago More local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being… Continue reading More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law

Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Zoe Conway in Brighton & André Rhoden-Paul BBC News 8 September 2024 Updated 1 hour ago Leaders of two of the biggest unions have added further pressure on… Continue reading Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut

PM defends ‘tough decision’ over winter fuel cut This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak 8 September 2024, 05:37 BST Updated 30 minutes ago The prime minister has told the BBC his new government is “going… Continue reading PM defends ‘tough decision’ over winter fuel cut

NHS ‘broken’ by past governments, Starmer tells BBC This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Hugh Pym Health editor @bbcHughPym 7 September 2024, 18:00 BST Updated 2 hours ago The NHS in England has been “broken” by… Continue reading NHS ‘broken’ by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions Getty Images Iain Watson Political correspondent 9 minutes ago The political wing of the trade union movement has been elected to power for the first time in 14 years. So many delegates at next week’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton will blend celebration with anticipation. But the… Continue reading Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions

Labour launches bid to get rid of hereditary peers PA Media Sam Francis Political Reporter @DavidSamFrancis 5 September 2024, 10:57 BST Updated 1 hour ago Plans to get rid of the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords have been set out by the government, marking the biggest shake-up of Parliament in a quarter… Continue reading Labour launches bid to get rid of hereditary peers