England's Mayors Need Stronger Oversight for Devolution Success
IPPR North warns England's mayors require enhanced scrutiny as devolution expands. Billions in funding shifts to regions...
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ADHD and Autism Pip Claims Rise Fastest in Wealthy UK Areas
Young people in affluent English regions show rapid increases in ADHD and autism disability benefit claims. Experts sugg...
Liberal Democrats Propose Major Tech Tax for £250m Online Crime Agency
Liberal Democrats unveil major tech tax proposal to fund £250m Online Crime Agency targeting child abuse, trafficking, a...
Badenoch Condemns Burnham's Inaction on European Defence Crisis
Kemi Badenoch criticizes PM Andy Burnham for avoiding tough decisions on defence spending. Tory leader demands welfare b...
Polanski's Bid to Delay Green Party Conference Rejected
Green Party executive committee refuses Polanski's request to postpone annual conference ahead of Holborn and St Pancras...
Daniel Thomas Faces Full Force of Law Over Crimes
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns far-right activist Daniel Thomas as racist, warning of legal consequences for an...
EU 'Made in Europe' Legislation Jeopardizes UK-EU Reset Talks
EU's 'Made in Europe' law threatens UK-EU reset summit. Government sources warn legislation could exclude British busine...
UK Employers Must Meet Workers Requesting Flexible Work Options
New UK workers' rights require employers to meet with staff requesting flexible working arrangements and provide justifi...
Special Envoy Outlines Constraints in Detained Britons Role
Alistair Burt, new special envoy for detained British citizens overseas, discusses challenges and limitations of his pos...
New UK Aid Strategy: Minister Targets 0.7% GDP Commitment
Development minister Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour's UK aid strategy to reach 0.7% GDP spending when fiscal conditions...
Hospitality Sector Demands VAT Relief From Burnham
Over 800 UK hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister Burnham to implement VAT reduction plans to prevent closures and...
Trump Backs United Ireland Vision During Republic Visit
US President Donald Trump expresses support for Irish unification during Ireland visit, stating it 'may as well happen n...
Portsmouth Faces Second Week of Anti-Immigration Rallies
Portsmouth witnesses continued anti-immigration demonstrations with increased police presence. Far-right activists gathe...
Northern Ireland Schools Must Offer Girls Trousers Uniform Option
Northern Ireland schools required to allow girls to wear trousers as part of uniforms from next year. Education minister...
Crypto Billionaire Delo Donates Record £36m to Reform UK
Ben Delo, cryptocurrency entrepreneur, makes historic £36m donation to Reform UK, becoming the largest UK political dono...
Mayors Gain Power Over Tourist Tax Amid Hospitality Backlash
Ministers grant mayors authority to impose tourist taxes on hotels and Airbnbs. Hospitality industry warns of job losses...
Esther Rantzen Unable to Travel to Switzerland for Assisted Dying
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen reveals she is too physically fragile to travel to Switzerland for assisted dying after termi...
Labour Selects Former Refugee Leader for Starmer's Seat Byelection
Labour chooses Sagal Abdi-Wali, Camden council leader and former Somali child refugee, as candidate for Holborn and St P...