Politics

Rishi Sunak’s wife is a shareholder in a childcare agency that will benefit from a major new policy announced in the spring budget. The...

Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf has unveiled his cabinet appointments. New Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has replaced Kate Forbes as finance secretary....

Tory MP Julian Knight has been cleared by the police after an allegation of serious sexual assault. Mr Knight, who had been the chair...

The government has announced that “thousands” of asylum seekers will be housed in four military bases, including one in the prime minister’s own constituency....

Rishi Sunak described Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the only female Speaker of the House of Commons, as “remarkable” as he joined Sir Keir Starmer at...

Kate Forbes has rejected a job offer from Scotland’s new first minister Humza Yousaf and will return to the backbenches after serving in government...

Humza Yousaf has been legally sworn in as Scotland’s sixth first minister. The 37-year-old is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal after taking the...

The government has presided over a “lost decade” and risks exposing the UK to a host of climate threats because of “lacklustre planning and...

Kate Forbes has rejected a job offer from Scotland’s new first minister Humza Yousaf and will return to the backbenches after serving in government...

Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as Scotland’s new first minister after he was backed by a majority of MSPs. Following his victory in...

Candidates who wish to stand for Labour at the next election will be given the right to appeal if the party rejects their bid...

Humza Yousaf is expected to be declared Scotland’s new first minister later today. The 37-year-old has replaced Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader, triumphing over...

Humza Yousaf’s leadership win is a big victory for the SNP establishment. A close ally of Nicola Sturgeon, he was branded the “continuity” candidate...

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest and is set to be named as Scotland’s new first minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. The explosive...

Rishi Sunak has been accused of rehashing old ideas as he prepares to launch a fresh crackdown on anti-social behaviour. The prime minister has...

Nitrous oxide is set to be banned under government plans to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. Levelling up secretary Michael Gove made the announcement...

People convicted of anti-social behaviour will be ordered to repair the damage they have caused within two days of being told their punishment, under...

Picking up litter in jumpsuits, washing police cars and unpaid shop work will all form part of the prime minister’s latest plans to “crackdown”...

Plans to start moving migrants out of hotels and into military bases or even potentially disused ferries are expected to be announced by the...