Politics

Mahmood's New Rules: Migrants Face 10-15 Year Wait for UK Settlement

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces strict new regulations requiring most legal migrants to wait a decade or longer...

2 Nov 2026

UK Reluctantly Agrees to Slavery Reparations Dialogue

British officials initially resisted slavery reparations discussions at Commonwealth summit. PM now commits to structure...

2 Nov 2026

Economic Growth Myths: Politicians' Empty Promises Exposed

Discover why politicians' pursuit of economic growth fails. Rebel economists reveal the truth about stagnation and what...

Streeting Stockpiles Food as UK Faces Security Threats

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of rising UK security threats while increasing military spending to 3% of GDP by 2...

Healey Threatens Veto on Offshore Wind Projects Without Bill Cuts

UK Chancellor John Healey will veto offshore wind projects unless they reduce energy bills. Concerns grow over governmen...

UK Must Strengthen European Ties as US Relations Shift

Keir Starmer warns UK and Europe need closer bonds as American partnership becomes less reliable under Trump's presidenc...

Andreas Malm Criticizes UK Entry Restriction as Democratic Decline

Swedish climate scholar Andreas Malm denounces UK government's travel authorization revocation, citing lack of transpare...

UK Government Clarifies EU Relations Strategy Before Closer Partnership

Downing Street addresses UK-EU relationship direction. Business secretary emphasizes need for clarity before committing...

Scotland and Wales Affirm Devolution Authority Over Westminster Control

Scotland and Wales first ministers assert devolution decisions remain with their parliaments, not Westminster, following...

Burnham Considers Formal Apology for Britain's Slave Trade Role

UK PM Andy Burnham signals openness to formal apology for Britain's transatlantic slave trade role ahead of Commonwealth...

England's Water Companies Fail Environment Test Despite Billions Invested

Eight of nine English water companies rated poor or needing improvement. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle demands acti...

UK Politics: Burnham Refutes Claims on EU Minister Speaking Restrictions

Burnham denies preventing ministers from discussing EU relationship plans. New nicotine-free vape ban for under-18s take...

Lib Dem MP Accuses Farage of Shoving Her in Parliament

Liberal Democrat Caroline Voaden alleges Reform UK leader Nigel Farage grabbed and pushed her during May parliament inci...

Chancellor Healey Sidesteps Welfare Reform Amid Finance Crisis

Chancellor John Healey avoids welfare cuts in budget despite £28bn public finance shortfall. IFS warns of tough spending...

Budget 2026: £100 Energy Support and Bank Tax Rise Announced

Budget 2026 delivers £100 energy payment to millions and increases bank tax. OBR warns living standards growth stalled a...

29 Oct 2026

Budget Analysis: Key Questions About Healey's Fiscal Strategy

Economics and political editors break down Chancellor John Healey's inaugural budget, exploring major announcements, pol...

29 Oct 2026