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Kemi Badenoch is expected to announce plans to cut inheritance tax and frame UK spending as a "battle of ideas" at the Conservative Party conference, alongside other policy proposals aimed at different demographics.
Tories warn Burnham’s EU ‘pandering’ will shred post-Brexit trade deals
Conservative former trade ministers are warning that Andy Burnham's pledge to review the UK's relationship with the EU, including potential customs union membership, threatens to invalidate existing post-Brexit trade deals.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has stated that Labour is preparing for a general election as early as May 2027, despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruling out an early contest. Badenoch cited Labour's policy announcements, which extend beyond the next general election, as evid…
Angela Rayner, Labour's housing secretary, announced new measures at the party conference to empower councils in tackling homelessness by removing what she termed 'Tory barriers'. The proposals aim to bring empty homes back into use and reduce reliance on temporary accomm…
Aviva's CEO, Amanda Blanc, warns that 115,000 new homes are projected to be built in UK flood zones over the next decade, risking future uninsurability due to increasing flood risks.
The UK is in discussions with US authorities and preparing for a potential ban on diesel exports by President Donald Trump, as UK diesel prices hit a new record high amid global supply pressures.
Chancellor John Healey announced an expansion of the Local Apprenticeships Service, aiming to provide jobs and training for young people instead of relying on benefits, funded by savings from welfare fraud crackdowns.
Rebellion in a tiny English village reveals Burnham’s peril on migration
A small English village, Piddington, has symbolically seceded from the UK in protest against a military barracks housing asylum seekers, becoming a flashpoint in Britain's migration debate. This local rebellion highlights national tensions and is being leveraged by politi…
UK government borrowing unexpectedly surged to £18.3bn in August, driven by higher inflation and record debt interest costs, intensifying pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first Budget.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says party has moral responsibility to block Reform-led government, despite static polling numbers.
New figures reveal that the world's poorest countries were disproportionately affected by UK aid cuts under Keir Starmer's government, while higher-income nations saw their share increase.
The UK Labour government's new trade ban on Israeli settlements, a move aligning with international law, has been met with fierce opposition from the British right, who accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of courting 'Islamist voters'. This narrative has been amplified glo…
The Conservative party is pressuring Chancellor John Healey to rule out tax increases in the upcoming budget, while minister Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for a misinformed attack on a Bank of England appointment.
UKLFI urges ban on MSF in Gaza for alleged ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. UKLFI claims MSF employees linked to Palestinian militants, despite MSF's denial.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has threatened to ban trade unions from funding the Labour party if proposed retrospective laws block £72m in donations to Reform UK.
The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% next year under the triple-lock system, potentially reaching £13,000, benefiting pensioners amidst broader economic concerns.
Reform UK has received £72m from two crypto billionaires, reigniting debate over political donation caps. Leader Richard Tice accuses Labour of retrospective rule changes.
UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, will host a roundtable with entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street on Monday.
US lawmakers demand transparency in UK court handling of Apple's encrypted data case.
MPs are being warned against using an obscure parliamentary procedure to force through an assisted dying bill, potentially triggering a constitutional clash with the House of Lords.
UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband condemns Israeli settlements in West Bank as ethnic cleansing with government backing, announces sanctions.
The UK Labour government is set to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move the US ambassador warns could damage UK-US trade relations.
Chancellor John Healey outlined his vision for UK economic growth, emphasizing local empowerment and wealth creation, while a minister condemned 'thuggish' anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth.
Hundreds of far-right protesters have descended on Portsmouth after a small boat with 140 asylum seekers arrived, leading to a major response with police, helicopters, and lifeboats.
Nigel Farage admitted an undercover report on donations 'looks bad' for Reform UK, as senior aides are accused of plotting to bypass electoral laws on foreign donations.
Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port in Dover, causing significant traffic jams and disrupting travel and cargo.
The UK government is preparing to consult on new rules to crack down on misleading retail discounts, aiming to make it easier for regulators to penalize retailers for "phoney bargains."
Farage and Jenrick to speak on final day of Reform conference marred by scandal and protests – UK politics live
Reform UK and its leader, Nigel Farage, are facing intense scrutiny over various financial allegations, including undisclosed large gifts and suspected attempts to circumvent electoral finance laws.
Labour has urged the Metropolitan police to investigate Reform UK for potential criminal offenses related to donations, following an undercover report by Channel 4 News. Two senior party aides have stepped down pending an internal investigation.