Category: UK
European Commission takes UK to court over EU citizens’ rights
The European Commission is taking the British government to court over alleged violations of the rights of EU citizens in the UK, a decision that [more…]
Starmer accused of ‘sycophantic’ tone towards Chinese as Yang Tengbo denies being a spy – UK politics live
China policy. Given what we’ve learned and what we know, these very close relations that the prime minister is apparently attempting may not be wise, [more…]
Lucy Letby lawyer seeks fresh appeal over reliability of expert witness
Lucy Letby’s lawyer has announced he is seeking to reopen her appeal because the prosecution’s lead medical expert witness, Dr Dewi Evans, has “changed his [more…]
New cabinet secretary vows to implement PM’s Whitehall ‘rewiring’
The new cabinet secretary has told the country’s half a million civil servants they must “do things differently” to deliver Keir Starmer’s plans for government, [more…]
Flat tax rate is an ‘attractive idea’, Kemi Badenoch says
A flat tax rate is an “attractive idea”, which the Conservatives would aim for if in power, Kemi Badenoch has said. The leader of the [more…]
Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils
A school in one of England’s leading academy trusts is to face an independent safeguarding review after an Observer investigation exposed allegations of emotional abuse [more…]
Public anger over water bill rises is justified, says UK environment secretary
Public anger over a significant increase in water bills to be unveiled this week will be justified, the environment secretary has warned, as households across [more…]
Deportations reach five-year high despite concerns of rights groups
The government has announced that it has deported almost 13,500 people since coming to power, something ministers say proves their tough approach towards migrants but [more…]
Eight injured, one critically, after doubledecker bus hits bridge in Glasgow
Eight people have been injured, including one who is in a critical condition, after a doubledecker bus hit a railway bridge on the outskirts of [more…]
Metro mayors to control rail services under unprecedented England devolution plans
Mayors of big cities and regions across England will be able to take control of rail services for the first time so they can tailor [more…]