Category: UK Politics

Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England Getty Images Voters in England are going to the polls in three constituencies in London, North Yorkshire and Somerset to elect new MPs. The three seats in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome were won by the Conservatives at the… Continue reading Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England

Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban Emma Riley By Megan Fisher, Lauren Moss and Josh Parry BBC News Rishi Sunak has apologised for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay. The PM called the ban an “appalling… Continue reading Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay ban

Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body Getty Images By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to abolish the two-child limit on claiming some benefits will be challenged at a meeting of the party’s policy body this weekend. Sir Keir has faced a backlash… Continue reading Two-child benefit cap: Keir Starmer to face challenge from Labour policy body

Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions… Continue reading Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry

Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit… Continue reading Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees

Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle Reuters By Ione Wells, political correspondent, and Sean Seddon BBC News Ben Wallace says he will resign as defence secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving “prematurely”… Continue reading Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle

Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill Getty Images By Jonathan Blake BBC political correspondent The government does not expect to make compromises on plans to remove people arriving in the UK illegally, says immigration minister Robert Jenrick. The House of Lords has voted to overturn several parts of the Illegal… Continue reading Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill

Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6% PA Media Millions of public sector workers, including teachers, police and junior doctors, have been offered pay rises between 5%-7%, the government says. Under the proposals, police and prison officers would receive a 7% pay rise, while teachers and junior doctors would get a 6.5% and… Continue reading Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase PA Media By Ione Wells & Sam Francis Political correspondent The government is considering pay increases of between 6%-6.5% for public sector workers, the BBC understands. Official pay review bodies for employees including teachers, junior doctors and police have recommended the pay rise. Inflation to May was… Continue reading Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has accused peers of “wrecking” the government’s asylum reforms, as MPs prepare for key votes on the… Continue reading Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms