Scottish government gives update on reports cats could be banned
The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats after being urged to order a report...
Politics
Labour MPs set up new group to focus on threat of Reform UK
Labour MPs have set up a new pressure group to focus on the threat of Reform UK's rising popularity.The informal...
Tougher laws on unlicensed drivers to be considered after Sky News report
The government will look to introduce tougher laws on unlicensed drivers as part of its forthcoming road safety strategy, Sky...
Britain could do slimmed down trade deal with US within months, says former minister
Britain could do a slimmed down trade deal with the United States within months, the last politician to oversee negotiations...
Treasury Committee demands HMRC answers on sanctions regime after Sky News investigation
The Treasury Select Committee has sent a formal notice to HM Revenue & Customs demanding answers to critical questions about...
Sir Keir Starmer thinks he can manage relations with the US, EU and China – but that could be easier said than done
The symbolism was plain to see.Five years on from Brexit, the British prime minister on Monday was brought back into...
Reform UK tops landmark poll for first time
Reform have topped a Sky News/YouGov poll for the first time as the party continues to shake up British politics.Nigel...
Starmer must delicately balance his risky EU reset as UK braces for Trump’s next move on tariffs
As Donald Trump kicks off his threatened trade war by slapping tariffs on both friends and foes alike, Number 10...
Sir Keir Starmer to urge EU nations to ‘shoulder more of the burden’ on defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer will urge European countries to commit more in defence spending as he heads to Brussels for security...
Starmer ‘should be rediverting his plane’ to US to see Trump instead of flying to EU talks, says shadow business secretary
Sir Keir Starmer should be prioritising the UK's relationship with the US rather than the EU, the shadow business secretary...
Starmer must delicately balance his risky EU reset as UK braces for Trump’s next move on tariffs
As Donald Trump kicks off his threatened trade war by slapping tariffs on both friends and foes alike, Number 10...
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey shrugs off being called a ‘snivelling cretin’ by Elon Musk
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shrugged off being called a "snivelling cretin" by Elon Musk - and has...
Businesses have been recruiting from abroad rather than training UK workers for ‘far too long’, says Yvette Cooper
The government has vowed to stop businesses recruiting foreign workers instead of training people already in the UK.Speaking to Sunday...
The builder shortage challenging the government’s growth plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week confirmed government support for dozens of big projects to boost growth, on top of Labour's...
Shell to install Jackdaw gas platform in North Sea despite being blocked from drilling, Sky News understands
Energy giant Shell is due to install a multi-billion pound gas platform in the North Sea this spring despite being...
Nigel Farage compares Reform polling with Donald Trump election victory
Nigel Farage has compared Reform UK's rise in the polls, with Donald Trump's recent election victory in the US.At a...
Nigel Farage compares Reform polling with Donald Trump election victory
Nigel Farage has compared Reform UK's rise in the polls, with Donald Trump's recent election victory in the US.At a...
AstraZeneca move leaves Reeves under the weather
In substance and timing, AstraZeneca's decision to cancel a planned expansion of its flu vaccine facility at Speke is a...
AstraZeneca scraps £450m vaccine plant in Liverpool after Labour funding cut
AstraZeneca has cancelled plans for a £450m vaccine manufacturing plant in Liverpool, blaming a cut in funding from government.The investment,...
Ed Miliband will find Heathrow third runway support ‘uncomfortable’ but he won’t cause ‘disruption’, Harriet Harman says
Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband will find the government's support for a third Heathrow runway "uncomfortable" but he won't cause...