Politics Rishi Sunak to launch asylum seeker crackdown with 20-day questionnaire Rishi Sunak is poised to launch a major crackdown on the asylum seeker backlog in the coming days by invalidating applications if they fail... by admin February 22, 2023
Politics Brexit: Rishi Sunak suggests MPs will get vote on Northern Ireland deal Rishi Sunak has indicated that he would put any new Brexit deal on Northern Ireland to a vote, in a move that risks a... by admin February 22, 2023
Politics Brexit deal ‘not close’: Senior Tory dampens down prospect of Northern Ireland resolution A senior Tory MP has dampened down the prospect of a Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, telling Sky News the powersharing crisis will not... by admin February 22, 2023
Politics In first breakthrough of long-running dispute, nurses to begin ‘intensive talks’ with govt today Nurses have paused strike action as they begin pay talks with the government – despite a recommendation that most public sector staff should get... by admin February 22, 2023
Politics 3.5% pay rises recommended for NHS, police, teachers and judges – as union brands it ‘a disgrace’ Ministers have recommended NHS workers, police officers, teachers and judges are all given a 3.5% pay rise for the next financial year. Government departments... by admin February 22, 2023
Politics Nurses’ union to pause strike action as it enters ‘intensive talks’ with ministers on pay The Royal College of Nursing says it will pause strike action as it enters “intensive talks” with ministers over pay. RCN members in England... by admin February 21, 2023
Politics Brexit deal over Northern Ireland not likely this week, minister suggests A deal to resolve post-Brexit trading issues in Northern Ireland is not likely this week, a minister has suggested. by admin February 21, 2023
Politics Women going through menopause to get year’s supply of HRT for under £20 Women going through the menopause will soon be able to access a year’s supply of a key treatment for just under £20. The Department... by admin February 21, 2023
Politics Brexit: Breakup of UK ‘at stake’ if Northern Ireland Protocol deal isn’t reached The breakup of the UK is “at stake” if a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is not reached, a senior... by admin February 20, 2023
Politics Iran’s most senior diplomat summoned to Foreign Office again after assassination threats to UK journalists Iran’s most senior diplomat has again been summoned by the Foreign Office after a UK-based Iranian broadcaster was forced to move out of the... by admin February 20, 2023
Politics Bexit: Breakup of UK ‘at stake’ if Northern Ireland Protocol deal isn’t reached The breakup of the UK is “at stake” if a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland is not reached, a senior... by admin February 20, 2023
Politics SNP leadership race: Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce bids to succeed Nicola Sturgeon The Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf and former minister Ash Regan have announced their bids to stand to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as leader of... by admin February 19, 2023
Politics Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson’s Brexit intervention ‘helpful’ and ‘lots to be done’ before deal is reached Penny Mordaunt said Boris Johnson’s Brexit intervention is “helpful” as there is “there’s still a lot to be done” to secure a deal over... by admin February 19, 2023
Politics Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol but a deal... by admin February 19, 2023
Politics Boris Johnson warns Rishi Sunak of ‘great mistake’ if he abandons Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Boris Johnson is on collision course with Rishi Sunak over the prime minister’s attempts to reach a deal with Brussels over the Northern Ireland... by admin February 19, 2023
Politics Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol but a deal... by admin February 18, 2023
Politics Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to “double down” on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line plead for more weapons.... by admin February 18, 2023
Politics Brexit deal ‘very much game on’ after Rishi Sunak holds talks with Northern Ireland parties “Significant progress has been made” to resolve the row over the Northern Ireland protocol and a deal is “very much game on”, Sinn Fein’s... by admin February 17, 2023
Politics SNP leadership: First candidates set to declare as race to replace Nicola Sturgeon begins Candidates are expected to formally enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP and first minister today – after the... by admin February 17, 2023
Politics Rishi Sunak arrives in Northern Ireland amid rumours Brexit deal is edging closer Rishi Sunak is in Northern Ireland to meet Stormont leaders amid growing speculation that a Brexit deal is edging closer. The prime minister and... by admin February 17, 2023