Mandelson praises Trump ahead of inauguration Getty Images James Landale Diplomatic correspondent @BBCJLandale Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 17 January 2025, 16:00 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Lord Peter Mandelson, the next UK ambassador to the US, has praised Donald Trump and said his will be “one of the most consequential” presidencies in modern times.… Continue reading Mandelson praises Trump ahead of inauguration
Reeves says she won’t let critics get her down
Reeves says she won’t let critics get her down Kate Whannel Politics reporter 17 January 2025, 06:05 GMT 167 Comments Updated 2 hours ago Rachel Reeves has said she will not let critics “get me down” following a bumpy few days for the UK economy. The chancellor was speaking to the BBC’s Political Thinking with… Continue reading Reeves says she won’t let critics get her down
All porn sites must ‘robustly’ verify UK user ages by July
All porn sites must ‘robustly’ verify UK user ages by July Getty Images 34 minutes ago All websites on which pornographic material can be found, including social media platforms, must introduce “robust” age-checking techniques such as demanding photo ID or running credit card checks for UK users by July. The long-awaited guidance, issued by regulator… Continue reading All porn sites must ‘robustly’ verify UK user ages by July
Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support
Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support Reuters Sarah Rainsford Eastern Europe correspondent Reporting from in Kyiv Henry Zeffman Chief Political correspondent 16 January 2025, 05:35 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv to sign what Downing Street is calling a “landmark 100-year partnership” with Ukraine. The pact would… Continue reading Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December Getty Images Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News 15 January 2025, 07:02 GMT Updated 14 minutes ago UK inflation unexpectedly dipped in December for the first time in three months as hotel prices fell and tobacco costs eased. Prices rose 2.5% in the year to December, down… Continue reading UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister PA Media Brian Wheeler Political reporter 14 January 2025 Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. She had referred herself to the prime minister’s standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, after questions about links to her aunt, who was ousted last year… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Sam Francis Political reporter Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam 14 January 2025, 15:26 GMT Updated 15 minutes ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to go “further and faster”… Continue reading Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth
UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth Getty Images Charlotte Edwards Business reporter 1 hour ago The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced on Monday will be backed… Continue reading UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK Reuters Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News 11 January 2025, 00:16 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances.… Continue reading Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs
Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs PA Media André Rhoden-Paul BBC News 10 January 2025, 03:52 GMT Updated 29 minutes ago It is “absolutely right” that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ trip to China go ahead as planned, a cabinet colleague has said. Opposition parties had called for Reeves to cancel the three-day… Continue reading Reeves heads to China as pressure grows over borrowing costs