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Starmer calls for deadline to stop Putin’s ‘games’

Vladimir Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer said as European allies step up plans to deploy troops and secure a peace deal. The Prime Minister said..

Family mourn death of sister who used Swiss clinic

ITV News’ Paul Brand reports on how a Swiss assisted dying clinic helped a British woman die without her family knowing. Anne travelled from Wales to the Pegasos clinic near Basel to end her life in..

Stamer meets Zelenskyy at high-stakes summit in Paris

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they attend a high-stakes summit discussing Ukraine's security in Paris. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at..

Cooper announces Ninja sword ban under Ronan’s Law

A ban on ninja swords campaigned for by the family of a murdered teenager is set to come into force by summer. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the law which will make it illegal to possess,..

Lib Dems: We should be preparing retaliatory tariffs on US

The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to prepare retaliatory tariffs following the introduction of fresh tariffs by the US on car imports. Deputy leader Daisy Cooper accused Donald Trump of..

Tories: Govt should’ve been quicker with tariff talks

The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the..

Reeves: We’re in intense negotiations over tariffs

Rachel Reeves confirmed the UK is currently in “intense negotiations” with the US over tariffs “across the board”. The Chancellor said she “does not want to see tariffs go up”, highlighting..

Starmer meets Rutte in Paris amid Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer holds a bilateral meeting with NATO secretary Mark Rutte at the British Residence amid a peace and security meeting in Paris. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at..

Reeves shown first AI-powered strike drone

Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary..

Reeves: I'm not in favour of national service

The chancellor says house building commitments in her Spring Statement will benefit young people and that she is "not in favour of national service". Speaking to ITV News, Rachel Reeves adds watching a..

Reeves: Nation's defences are stronger with spending boost

Rachel Reeves has outlined her plans to "strengthen our nation's defences", by increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and to build 1.5 million new homes. The chancellor acknowledges that the OBR..

Badenoch: Reeves' Spring Statement is all smoke and mirrors

Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added,..

Chancellor’s welfare cuts are a disabled ‘double whammy’

Following Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the proposed cuts to welfare are a "double whammy" hitting disabled people who cannot work while cutting support..

Reeves: House building to reach 40-year high

The chancellor says Labour reforms will lead to house building reaching a 40-year high, according to the OBR. Rachel Reeves adds that changes to the national planning framework alone will help build..

Chancellor increases defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Rachel Reeves has announced that defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP because we are "living in an uncertain world". The chancellor adds that another £2.2bn will be provided for the Ministry..

Reeves 'not satisfied' as UK's growth forecast downgraded

The chancellor says the OBR has downgraded the UK's economic growth forecast from 2% to 1% for 2025. Rachel Reeves admits she is "not satisfied with these numbers" and believes her statement is a..

Rachel Reeves cuts health element of universal credit

Rachel Reeves has announced that the universal credit health element will be cut by around half and then frozen for new claimants. The chancellor also announces a £1bn investment "to provide..

Starmer: Banning phones in schools is unnecessary

Sir Keir Starmer says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His..

Govt: Defence spending boost needed in these dangerous times

The Armed Forces minister says the £2.2bn increase in defence spending is necessary in "these more insecure and dangerous times". Luke Pollard adds the money will be put towards "more advanced..

Govt: Responsibility to end war in Ukraine lies with Putin

The Armed Forces minister has said the responsibility to end the war in Ukraine "is solely on Putin", as Russia and Ukraine agree to a Black Sea ceasefire deal. Luke Pollard adds, "we will continue to..

Chancellor leaves Downing Street to deliver Spring statement

The chancellor has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where she will deliver her Spring statement. Rachel Reeves, who enjoyed seeing inflation fall to 2.8% this morning, is expected to..

Starmer departs Downing Street for PMQs and Spring statement

Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor..

Welfare cuts and defence boost expected in Spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give her Spring statement in the House of Commons this lunchtime, where she is expected to announce welfare cuts and a boost to defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like..

Treasury minister: Let's judge Putin on actions not words

A shadow Treasury minister has cautiously welcomed the ceasefire in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine, saying President Vladimir Putin should be judged on his actions rather than his words. On..

Tories: We welcome defence boost but growth has flatlined

A shadow Treasury minister says he welcomes the chancellor's £2.2bn boost to defence spending, but adds, "to invest in defence you've got to have a strong economy as well" and that "growth has..