Chancellor insists tech tax is ‘hugely important’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists the digital services tax is "hugely important" amid media reports suggesting Britain could slash the levy on big tech companies in order to stave off American tariffs...

Chancellor dismisses reports of axing free school meals

Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not "recognise" reports suggesting that ministers are looking at reducing the number of children in England who receive free school meals. Report by Jonesia. Like us on..

Bank of England: NI rise could see companies shed workers

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5%, warning that US President Donald Trump's trade war has intensified global economic uncertainty. The Bank says there are indications an..

Tuchel ‘felt tension’ of England players at Euro 2024

Thomas Tuchel says he “felt tension and pressure on the shoulders” of the England players at last summer’s European Championship and hopes to “turn this around” ahead of his first games as..

Triple killer who wanted to be famous school shooter jailed

A triple murderer who killed three members of his family and was plotting a school shooting has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years. Nicholas Prosper, 19, from Luton, who wanted to..

Taking the PIP: Government announce welfare reforms

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced radical welfare changes to get more people into work and save £5 billion by the end of 2030. The changes include tightening the eligibility..

Man Utd plan to build £2bn 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United have announced plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford. Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says it would be the “world’s greatest” football ground and would..

Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford jailed for life

Kyle Clifford, 26, has been sentenced to life in prison for three counts of murder. The former soldier became "enraged" when his 25-year-old ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt ended their 18-month relationship...

‘Betrayal’: David Amess’ family react to inquiry decision

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has rejected calls from the family of Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his death. The Conservative MP was murdered at his constituency surgery in Southend-on-Sea,..

Rail fares rise by 4.6%: Reaction and advice for passengers

Train fares in England and Wales have risen by around 4.6%, with railcards also becoming more expensive. The increase will see many commuters paying hundreds of pounds more per year for travel. The..

Keir Starmer welcomes Ukrainians to Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes displaced Ukrainians, hosts from the Homes For Ukraine scheme and charity representatives to Downing Street on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion...

MP Mike Amesbury taken to prison after sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been taken to HMP Altcourse in Liverpool as he begins his 10-week sentence for punching a man in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, last October. Report by Jonesia...

Ukrainian church service in London marks three years of war

A Ukrainian church in central London has held a prayer service to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Hymns, prayers and a commemorative candle lighting were delivered during the..

Suspended MP Mike Amesbury arrives at court for sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Magistrates' Court for sentencing, after being found guilty of punching a man following a row in the street. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook..

UK and US not ‘heading in two directions’ over Ukraine

Security Minister Dan Jarvis says he doesn’t think the UK and US are “heading in two directions” over their pursuit of peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Home Office has also announced a new..

Government launches consultation on railway overhaul

The government has today launched an eight-week consultation on a major reform of Britain’s railways. These measures include the creation of Great British Railways, a public sector body which will..

In full: PM statement following meeting of European leaders

Sir Keir Starmer reiterates that he is “prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground” in Ukraine “if there is a lasting peace agreement”. The prime minister adds: “There must..

Geraint Thomas targets Tour stage win in retirement year

Geraint Thomas has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the season. The 38-year-old is a former Olympic champion and became the first Welshman to win the Tour de France in 2018. Thomas..

Veterans and replica Spitfire in London for VE Day countdown

Second World War veterans and civilians have gathered outside the Royal Albert Hall in London to mark 80 days until the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Those in attendance were..

PM: UK facing ‘generational challenge’ in national security

Sir Keir Starmer describes the national security threat facing the UK and Europe as a ‘generational challenge’. His comments come ahead of an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris to..

PM ‘really pleased’ to hit 2m NHS appointments target

Sir Keir Starmer says he is “really pleased” the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds there is “lots, lots more to do”. NHS England..

Lord Ricketts ‘wary’ of UK peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Former National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts says he is “all in favour” of the UK taking a leading role in supporting Ukraine but is “very wary” of the term “peacekeeping” and suggests a..

Government: Ukraine’s front line is Britain’s front line

Wes Streeting says “Ukraine’s front line is Britain’s front line” as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares to travel to Paris for an emergency summit on Ukraine. The health secretary adds:..

Government delivers 2m NHS appointments but ‘more to do’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds “there is a hell of a lot more to do” to bring down waiting..

Badenoch takes aim at ECHR in conference speech

Kemi Badenoch says loopholes in liberalism like the European Convention on Human Rights have been "hacked", as she addresses the centre-right Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London...