Ben Hatton
Politics
Ofcom investigations into GB News in danger of looking biased, says Tory
Sir Michael Ellis said the news channel conducts itself in the same way as other broadcasters.
By Ben Hatton
22 Feb 2024
Politics
Environment Secretary calls on pet food makers to help customers as costs rise
SNP MP Allan Dorans said the rising cost of dog food is causing ‘deep concern’.
By Ben Hatton
23 Feb 2023
Politics
Liz Truss: learn lessons of Russian aggression and stand up to China now
Ms Truss was speaking in Japan in her first public speech since her resignation as prime minister.
By Ben Hatton
17 Feb 2023
Politics
Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine
The visit comes after Nato defence ministers met in Brussels earlier this week.
By Ben Hatton
16 Feb 2023
Politics
What next for Nicola Sturgeon?
Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down as First Minister and leader of the SNP.
By Ben Hatton
15 Feb 2023
Politics
What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?
One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days.
By Ben Hatton
14 Feb 2023
Politics
Sunak – Government not backing away from bigger sewage fines for water companies
The Prime Minister’s comments follow a report that claimed water companies could avoid big fines.
By Ben Hatton
13 Feb 2023
Politics
Police investigating ‘grossly offensive’ messages to Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones
The MP said she received death and rape threats after speaking out against online influencer Andrew Tate.
By Ben Hatton
1 Feb 2023
UK
Sajid Javid describes ‘anger’ at Andrew Bridgen’s Holocaust tweet
Mr Bridgen lost the Conservative whip earlier this month for tweeting an article questioning the safety of the Covid vaccines.
By Ben Hatton
26 Jan 2023
Environment
Reality TV star Pete Wicks calls for more urgency on banning fur imports
Campaigners raised concerns that progress on some animal welfare issues has stalled, and Labour urged the Government to deliver on a ban.
By Ben Hatton
25 Jan 2023
Politics
Steve Barclay and Sadiq Khan clash over London Ulez expansion
London’s ultra-low emissions zone is due to be expanded to cover the whole of the capital from August 29.
By Ben Hatton
24 Jan 2023
Politics
Minister hails Brexit freedoms as Shark Fins Bill progresses
Boris Johnson promised as prime minister in 2019 to use Brexit to champion animal welfare – including a ban on shark fin exports and imports.
By Ben Hatton
21 Jan 2023
Business News
Bid to guarantee tips for hospitality workers moves closer to becoming law
The Bill would introduce a legal obligation on employers to ensure all service charges are paid to staff.
By Ben Hatton
20 Jan 2023
Politics
More than 7m captive birds have died or been culled for bird flu disease control
Labour said the Government has ‘failed to grip this crisis’.
By Ben Hatton
19 Jan 2023
Politics
Blocking gender Bill is ‘dangerous moment for devolution’, warns Flynn
The SNP Westminster leader raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions.
By Ben Hatton
18 Jan 2023
Politics
Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority
Conservative education select committee chairman Robin Walker sought reassurance in the Commons.
By Ben Hatton
16 Jan 2023
Politics
Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told
The family has also been told the burial took place last week.
By Ben Hatton
16 Jan 2023
Politics
Tory MP wants TfL funding withheld unless Ulez expansion plans dropped
Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, criticised Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s plans to tackle air pollution
By Ben Hatton
12 Jan 2023
Music
Online safety laws need tightening to protect children on streaming sites – MP
Labour’s Andrew Gwynne raised concerns in the House of Commons about the Online Safety Bill.
By Ben Hatton
12 Jan 2023
Politics
Government will not create specific spiking offence, says minister
Home Office minister Sarah Dines said a new law is ‘unnecessary’
By Ben Hatton
11 Jan 2023
Politics
Johnson’s ‘track record’ meant he had ‘problem’ replying to race report – claim
Lord Sewell reportedly said Boris Johnson ‘can’t… deliver a nuanced argument about race given his track record’.
By Ben Hatton
7 Jan 2023