Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has insisted local inquiries into grooming gangs in five towns are still going ahead despite claims the plans have been watered down. In January, Cooper announced a three-month rapid review into the issue, as well as five local inquiries – but has… Continue reading Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper

Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK 1 hour ago Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Bedfordshire Universal Destinations & Experiences/Comcast The first Universal theme park in Europe will be built in the UK, the government has promised. The attraction is planned for the site of a former brickworks near Bedford and could create an estimated… Continue reading Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK

Government considers nationalising British Steel The government is considering nationalising British Steel as fears grow among ministers that the company’s blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could run out of raw materials within days. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to reassure workers at the Lincolnshire plant that the government would consider nationalisation if necessary. Reeves spoke to… Continue reading Government considers nationalising British Steel

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump? 13 hours ago Chris Mason Getty Images As if the economic picture in the UK wasn’t shaky already, it has now got shakier still. The cost of living is continuing to bite for many and people will worry about the prospect of recession.… Continue reading Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

PM: I’ll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK 2 hours ago Jennifer McKiernan EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to only sign a trade deal with the US that is in the UK’s “national interest,” as he warned about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. The prime minister said the import taxes… Continue reading PM: I’ll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK

Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has described the era of globalisation as “ended”, following Donald Trump’s new tariffs. It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested in a Sunday Telegraph article he was about to announce state intervention to protect UK firms from the US… Continue reading Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister

No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism 1 hour ago Becky Morton Political reporter EPA Downing Street has rejected suggestions by the foreign secretary that the latest wave of US tariffs marks the return of a new era of “protectionism”. Earlier David Lammy said the British people would be “very concerned” about the impact… Continue reading No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

Labour promises ‘change’ at local election launch 46 minutes ago Becky Morton Political reporter PA Media Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged the public to “vote for change in your community”, as he launched Labour’s local election campaign for England. The elections on 1 May are the party’s first major test at the ballot… Continue reading Labour promises ‘change’ at local election launch