New-found freedom allows former health secretary Sajid Javid to talk honestly about NHS big picture
A politician for 12 years, in government for nine, and a secretary of state across six different departments, Sajid Javid...
Politics
China removes consul general and five officials involved in beating up Hong Kong protester at Manchester consulate
The Chinese government has "removed" a consul general and five of its officials involved in beating up a Hong Kong...
Labour queries disgraced ex-minister Chris Pincher’s involvement in Harry Dunn killer Anne Sacoolas’ diplomatic immunity
Labour has asked the government whether disgraced former minister Chris Pincher made any attempts to stop American Anne Sacoolas going...
Nurses ‘will continue to strike in January without pay negotiations’, warns RCN leader
Nurses will continue to strike in January if the government does not negotiate with them on pay, union leader Pat...
Boris Johnson earns £1m from speaking engagements since leaving Downing Street
Boris Johnson has made more than £1m from speaking engagements since being ousted as prime minister three months ago. An...
Tory MP fails in ‘fascistic’ bid to ignore human rights rulings and start Rwanda deportations
A backbench Conservative MP has failed in an attempt to override international human rights rulings and get the Rwanda deportation...
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab facing five more bullying complaints
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is being investigated over a further five complaints from his time at the Ministry of...
Rishi Sunak promises new laws to stop illegal migration and ‘spurious’ appeals
Rishi Sunak has promised to bring in new laws to tackle illegal immigration, saying anyone who comes to the UK...
Tory MP Adam Afriyie made bankrupt after court hears he owes £1.7m
A Tory MP has been made bankrupt after a court heard he owed around £1.7m.Adam Afriyie, who has held the...
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel back MP’s bid to start Rwanda deportation flights immediately
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are among the senior Tory MPs backing a bid to ignore the European Court of...
Police officers express ‘grave concern’ at driving ambulances during strikes
Police officers have expressed "grave concern" after being told they may be called on to drive ambulances when paramedics go...
PM under huge pressure determined to show he is gripping illegal immigration head-on
The Conservatives have been promising to "take back control" of our borders for years.Yet with record numbers of migrants making...
Kwasi Kwarteng warned mini-budget could trigger market backlash, say Treasury officials
Kwasi Kwarteng brushed aside warnings his disastrous mini-budget could trigger a backlash on the financial markets, Treasury officials have told...
Nursing strikes to go ahead after health secretary ‘refuses to negotiate on pay’
Talks to avert the nursing strike on Thursday have failed after the union leader behind the action accused the health...
Tackling inflation takes priority over above-inflation public sector pay rises, says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
The government's top responsibility is to tackle inflation, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told Sky News as thousands of public sector...
Troops training to drive ambulances as ministers hold emergency strike meetings
Troops are being trained to drive ambulances ahead of strikes as the government holds emergency COBRA meetings to limit disruption...
Ministers ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ for not talking to striking nurses – as union warns people will die
The government is "dangerous, reprehensible and irresponsible" for failing to sit down with nurses to try and avert a strike,...
Strikes: Decision on training troops to drive ambulances ‘not far off’
A formal request for troops to drive ambulances during strike action could be made within days, Sky News understands.After a...
The invisible prime minister with the dullness dividend: Why Sunak’s keeping a low profile
He's done it! It was a low bar to jump over but at least Rishi Sunak has lasted longer as...
Christmas preparations on the Isle of Man – but there’s no sign of Michelle Mone at her luxury home
She is no stranger to the spotlight. A book deal, regular television appearances and a prolific presence on Instagram, all...
