Children in B&Bs beyond legal limit as homelessness crisis pushes councils to ‘breaking point’
A record number of children are living in B&Bs beyond the legal limit as England's homelessness crisis pushes councils to...
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Business secretary hints UK could join European trade area
The government has hinted it is open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme as part of its plan to "reset"...
Starmer unlikely to be ruffled by Trump – but he must keep his party in line
From shattering the record for most executive orders signed on a first day in office, a bishop imploring him to...
‘People want answers quickly’: Harriet Harman calls for time limits for public inquiries
The government should set time limits for public inquiries and "not let them go on for years and years", Harriet...
Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take on NIMBYs’ and halt delays for major building projects
Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to take on "the NIMBYs" by reducing legal challenges to infrastructure building - with a...
Former home secretary calls for cap on political donations as govt says it’s ‘not a priority’
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett has called for a cap on political donations made by companies and stricter rules on...
Starmer versus the blockers
👉Listen to Politics At Jack And Sam's on your podcast app👈 Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's...
Plans for two types of ID to buy knives online after Southport attacker bought weapon from Amazon
People buying knives online will be asked for two types of identification under new government plans to prevent underage sales...
‘Not ill at all’ young people getting diagnosed with ‘fashionable’ ADHD, peer claims
A peer has claimed ADHD is a "fashionable disorder" and that many diagnosed with the condition are "not that ill...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates she will overrule environmental objections to a third runway at Heathrow
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated she will overrule environmental objections to a third runway at Heathrow in order to prioritise...
No one is safe in Trumpland – even the Prince of Darkness
It was a small signifier - one which could be over-interpreted - but nevertheless provoked angst among some in government...
Jeremy Corbyn interviewed by police after pro-Palestine rally, Sky News understands
Jeremy Corbyn has been interviewed under caution by police following a pro-Palestinian rally in central London, Sky News understands.The former...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to join celebrities and world leaders at WEF Davos to drum up support for UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will travel to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week to court potential investors in...
A not so special relationship? 7 key challenges faced by Starmer in dealing with Trump
There's a deep, transatlantic contrast between the bombastic billionaire Donald Trump and the bespectacled human rights lawyer Sir Keir Starmer,...
Can a Labour prime minister get on with a Republican president?
Can a Labour prime minister get on well with a Republican US president? Or a Conservative PM with a Democrat...
Government ‘doesn’t think’ Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK – but is ‘prepared for all scenarios’
The government doesn't think Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is "prepared for all scenarios", a...
‘No plans’ for UK to follow US and ban TikTok, minister says
There are currently "no plans" for the UK to follow in America's footsteps and ban TikTok, a cabinet minister said....
‘Terrorism has changed’: Southport attack a sign the country faces a new threat, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has said "Britain faces a new threat" and terrorism has changed in light of the Southport attack...
No one is safe in Trumpland – even the Prince of Darkness
It was a small signifier - one which could be over-interpreted - but nevertheless provoked angst among some in government...
Inquiry into Southport stabbings announced after Axel Rudakubana admits murder
An inquiry into the Southport stabbings has been announced by the government.It comes after Axel Rudakubana, 18, admitted murdering Alice...