Politics

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed plans to abolish the “arm’s-length body” NHS England. But what is the quango – and why is the prime...

A ‘cloak of secrecy’ created by the UK in its encryption showdown with Apple must be removed, according to a cross-party group of politicians...

When Sir Keir Starmer landed in Hull on Thursday as the latest prime minister proposing to reshape the state, he wanted to show he...

Wes Streeting has admitted he did not anticipate scrapping NHS England when he became health secretary but said it is a “necessary step”. Before...

A requirement for a High Court judge to approve assisted dying cases has been scrapped, prompting criticism from opponents. MPs on the parliamentary committee...

Any court showdown between Apple and the Home Office over customer data must be held in public, MPs have demanded. It comes after the...

It is “almost certain” civil service staff numbers will be slashed as the government embraces digital technology, a cabinet minister has said. Science and...

Rupert Lowe is consulting lawyers about taking possible libel action against Reform UK, Sky News understands. The Great Yarmouth MP has accused the party...

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “disappointed” to see Donald Trump impose global tariffs on steel and aluminium. In his first remarks since...

A “shattering blow” has been dealt to farmers with the sudden pausing for new applications for environmental payments, according to the National Farmers’ Union....

Ousted Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has told Sky News he has not ruled out joining the Conservatives or a new political party, declaring:...

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe. It comes after the party revealed they had referred him to...

Mike Amesbury has announced he will stand down as an MP after he was convicted of punching a man in the street. A by-election...

Senior members of Reform UK are embroiled in a bitter row – with one of its MPs being suspended from the party. Rupert Lowe,...

Residents who live near newly installed pylons will be compensated with £250-a-year off their energy bills, a minister has said. Housing and planning minister...

The UK is not considering introducing conscription to ready the country for a potential war – but decisions may be needed in the future...

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has said it was “right” to suspend the MP at the centre of bullying and threat allegations. The...

The bitter war of words between Nigel Farage and Reform MP Rupert Lowe has dramatically escalated with the pair launching fierce new personal attacks...

A man who climbed up the tower housing Big Ben in an apparent protest has now come down. The barefoot man spent most of...