Politics

Shetland Approves Subsea Tunnels to Connect Major Islands

Shetland councillors greenlight plans for subsea tunnels linking Mainland to Yell and Unst. Four tunnels proposed to end...

Incoming Chancellor Faces £5bn Defence Budget Gap, Government Analysis Shows

New Chancellor must address £5bn defence funding shortfall. Starmer unveils £15bn plan, emphasizing better spending prac...

Burnham Faces £4.7bn Defence Budget Gap from Starmer Plan

Andy Burnham confronts £4.7bn shortfall in defence funding after Starmer's £298bn investment plan announcement without c...

Over 6,000 Rejected Asylum Seekers Set to Stay in UK

Home Office data reveals that more than half of rejected asylum seekers will remain in the UK under new human rights res...

Northern Powerhouse Rail risks HS2 repeat, MPs warn

MPs warn Northern Powerhouse Rail project could repeat costly HS2 failures with no convincing delivery plan for the £45b...

White Working-Class Students Need Better School Access

Independent inquiry reveals white working-class pupils face educational barriers in England. High-performing schools sho...

Burnham Unveils Transformational Blueprint to Revitalize Britain's System

Andy Burnham outlines comprehensive plan to transform Britain, restore political trust, and rebalance power distribution...

Gambling Tax Rise Could Cost Casinos £460m

Labour's gambling tax proposal could raise £460m from casinos and slot machines. Analysis shows 43% public support for i...

Asylum Seekers Face £10,000 Living Cost Fee Under UK Bill

New UK immigration law requires asylum seekers to pay £10,000 for state-funded living costs or face denial of settled st...

Defence Secretary Secures £1.5bn Boost for Drone Military Strategy

Dan Jarvis wins £1.5bn funding for UK defence drones to counter Russia and Iran threats, addressing £18bn gap crisis.

Lucy Powell Endorses Miliband as Chancellor Under Burnham

Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell backs Ed Miliband as chancellor, calling him 'good' for Treasury role ahead of Burnham'...

‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity

Almost £24.4bn of government money went to private equity-run firms in year to April 2025, Guardian analysis shows‘Treat...

Burnham Pledges 'Good Growth in Every Postcode' With Bold Devolution Plan

Andy Burnham outlines transformative 10-year governance vision, proposing major power transfer from Westminster to local...

UK Employers Get £3,000 Hiring Incentive for Young Jobseekers

Government launches employment scheme offering £3,000 to British firms hiring long-term unemployed youth aged 18-24. Ini...

Khan Enforces Outdoor Dining in Soho Despite Council Opposition

Sadiq Khan overrides local resistance to implement outdoor dining in Soho from 2027. London's seasonal pedestrianisation...

British Society Fractured: Brexit's Impact on Civil Discourse

Discover how Brexit has transformed British dialogue. Expert analysis reveals divisions deepening and civility eroding i...

28 Jun 2026