Keir Starmer promises to ‘give Britain its future back’ as he sets out five missions for government
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "give Britain its future back" with a "mission-driven government" as he set out his...
Politics
Rishi Sunak has so far kept his Brexit talks trump card under wraps – but will he ever get to play it?
Enemies are circling, Brexiteers are already pronouncing it dead, and the DUP are warning it undermines the Union.But as opponents...
Rishi Sunak set to launch crackdown on asylum seeker backlog with 20-day questionnaire
Rishi Sunak is poised to launch a major crackdown on the asylum seeker backlog in the coming days by invalidating...
Brexit: Rishi Sunak suggests MPs will get vote on Northern Ireland deal
Rishi Sunak has indicated that he would put any new Brexit deal on Northern Ireland to a vote, in a...
Brexit deal ‘not close’: Senior Tory dampens down prospect of Northern Ireland resolution
A senior Tory MP has dampened down the prospect of a Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, telling Sky News the...
3.5% pay rises recommended for NHS, police, teachers and judges – as union brands it ‘a disgrace’
Ministers have recommended NHS workers, police officers, teachers and judges are all given a 3.5% pay rise for the next...
Nurses to halt strike action as union ‘confident’ of agreeing pay deal with ministers
The Royal College of Nursing says it will pause strike action as it is "confident" of agreeing to a pay...
Brexit: Deal over Northern Ireland not likely this week, minister suggests
A deal to resolve post-Brexit trading issues in Northern Ireland is not likely this week, a minister has suggested. Maria...
Bexit: Breakup of UK ‘at stake’ if Northern Ireland Protocol deal isn’t reached
The breakup of the UK is "at stake" if a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is...
SNP leadership race: Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce bids to succeed Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf and former minister Ash Regan have announced their bids to stand to succeed Nicola...
Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson’s Brexit intervention ‘helpful’ and ‘lots to be done’ before deal is reached
Penny Mordaunt said Boris Johnson's Brexit intervention is "helpful" as there is "there's still a lot to be done" to...
Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says
Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland...
Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons
Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to "double down" on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line...
Brexit deal ‘very much game on’ after Rishi Sunak holds talks with Northern Ireland parties
"Significant progress has been made" to resolve the row over the Northern Ireland protocol and a deal is "very much...
What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why does it matter?
The Northern Ireland Protocol has been at the heart of UK politics for the past few years.Since the Brexit transition...
Nicola Sturgeon ‘at peace and comfortable’ with decision to step down, says John Swinney
Nicola Sturgeon is "at peace" after her shock resignation as first minister, her friend and political ally John Swinney has...
SNP leadership: First candidates set to declare as race to replace Nicola Sturgeon begins
Candidates are expected to formally enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP and first minister...
UK’s ‘golden era’ with China ‘sent wrong message’, says Liz Truss
Liz Truss has called for the creation of an "economic NATO" to stand up to China in her first speech...
Rishi Sunak arrives in Northern Ireland amid rumours Brexit deal is edging closer
Rishi Sunak is in Northern Ireland to meet Stormont leaders amid growing speculation that a Brexit deal is edging closer.The...
Ministers will not challenge judgment that EU citizens’ rights scheme is unlawful
The government will not appeal a court ruling that said its EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful, the Home Office has...
