Politics UK-US trade talks ‘moving in a very positive way’, says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt Trade talks between the UK and the United States are “moving in a very positive way”, according to the White House. President Donald Trump’s... by admin April 30, 2025
Politics Labour promised MPs a vote on Trump trade deal – now Starmer doesn’t seem so sure Will MPs get a vote on a trade deal with Donald Trump? It used to be Labour policy, though Sir Keir Starmer didn’t sound... by admin April 30, 2025
Politics Environment secretary defends green policies – after Sir Tony Blair says net zero is ‘doomed to fail’ The environment secretary has defended the government’s net zero agenda after Sir Tony Blair said phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”. The... by admin April 30, 2025
Politics UK joins US in strike on Houthi target in Yemen for first time since Donald Trump re-elected The UK has joined US forces in attacking a Houthi target in Yemen for the first time since Donald Trump was re-elected. The Ministry... by admin April 29, 2025
Politics Crush fly-tippers’ vans, government tells councils The government wants councils to crush more vans used to fly-tip rubbish, as it announces a crackdown on the illegal dumping of waste. No... by admin April 29, 2025
Politics Sugar tax could be applied to milkshakes to tackle obesity The sugar tax currently imposed on soft drinks could be applied to milkshakes as the government seeks to crack down on rising obesity levels.... by admin April 29, 2025
Politics Trump or Carney – will Starmer have to choose? 👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 The morning political podcast which gives you all need for the day ahead... by admin April 29, 2025
Politics Tory-Reform coalition would be ‘disaster for Britain’, says Sir Keir Starmer as he defends immigration record A coalition between the Conservatives and Reform would be a “disaster for Britain”, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he defended his record on... by admin April 28, 2025
Politics Wes Streeting’s ex-aide Samuel Gould given suspended sentence after exposing himself to girl A former aide to Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been spared jail after exposing himself to a teenage girl and following her. Samuel Gould... by admin April 28, 2025
Politics NHS prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, the government has announced. It means the cost of... by admin April 28, 2025
Politics Local elections 2025: The first public test for party leaders This week’s set of elections across England will be a series of firsts: it will be the first big ballot box test of Sir... by admin April 27, 2025
Politics Supreme Court ruling ‘clarifies’ 2010 Equality Act – and we must get back to common sense, says Harriet Harman The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman has “clarified” the 2010 Equality Act, Harriet Harman has said – as she urged... by admin April 25, 2025
Politics Public failed by water regulators and government – as bills rise, spending watchdog says Water regulators and the government have failed to provide a trusted and resilient industry at the same time as bills rise, the state spending... by admin April 25, 2025
Politics Tech firms face fines up to £60,000 for failing to remove knife crime content Social media companies will be fined up to £60,000 each time a post relating to knife crime is not removed from their sites in... by admin April 25, 2025
Politics Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights? 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson discuss the UK Supreme... by admin April 25, 2025
Politics Pepper spray to be used in young offender institutions as violence rises Pepper spray will now be used in young offender institutions – where the rate of assaults on staff is 14 times higher than in... by admin April 24, 2025
Politics Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines red lines for US trade deal Britain will not lower its standards or water down regulation in exchange for a trade deal with the US, the chancellor has confirmed. Rachel... by admin April 23, 2025
Politics NEU teaching union executives meet to draw up plans for strike action Plans for strike action were set to be drawn up by the UK’s largest teaching union when its executive met on Wednesday evening, Sky... by admin April 23, 2025
Politics Sky News political editor Beth Rigby running London marathon in honour of ‘dearest friend’ Sky News political editor and host of the Electoral Dysfunction podcast Beth Rigby shares her London Marathon journey… I used to say I was... by admin April 23, 2025
Politics Could the local elections reshape British politics? Can Reform UK turn votes into seats – and from there into power? How far do the Tories have to fall? How unpopular is... by admin April 23, 2025