Claudia Savage
UK
It may ‘never’ be known why Noah Donohoe entered storm drain, investigator says
PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Phillips is the 76th witness to give evidence to jurors at the inquest into the death of the 14-year-old.
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Minister: Trump led ‘fiery’ campaign, let’s ‘wait to see what he does’ on trade
Pat McFadden also said comments made in the past about the president-elect by Cabinet ministers will not affect their relationship with him now.
7 Nov 2024
Politics
Government wants current ambassador to US ‘to keep on doing the job’ – minister
Dame Karen Pierce was appointed in 2020 and navigated Donald Trump’s final year of his first presidential term.
7 Nov 2024
Politics
Starmer criticises Badenoch for claiming anger over partygate was ‘overblown’
The Prime Minister went on to taunt James Cleverly.
6 Nov 2024
Politics6 Nov 2024
‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate
The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons.
Politics
Darren Jones suggests Tory shadow minister has ‘amnesia’
Mr Jones’s comments were aimed at shadow Treasury minister Alex Burghart, who had described the Budget as being ‘as bad as bad can be’.
5 Nov 2024
Politics
Streeting vows Budget will put NHS staff ‘on front line, not the picket line’
The Health Secretary also vowed Labour would rebuild hospitals.
5 Nov 2024
Politics
‘Cheaper to fly to Australia’ – NI MPs raise issues on Belfast to London flights
The DUP’s Sammy Wilson referred to British Airways’ ‘monopoly’ on flights from Belfast City to London City Airport.
5 Nov 2024
Politics
MPs urge Government to reverse ‘devastating’ inheritance tax on farmers
Rachel Reeves’ move to place inheritance tax on farms has caused a backlash from rural communities.
5 Nov 2024
Politics
Deputy Speaker Ghani keeps MPs in order as she supervises Budget debate
Ms Ghani also reiterated the chastising of the Government for revealing details of the Budget to the media.
30 Oct 2024
Politics
Pro-Palestine independent MP urges ‘halt the genocide’ in maiden speech
Iqbal Mohamed, the MP for Dewsbury and Batley, also criticised the ‘double standards’ of some politicians.
29 Oct 2024
Politics
Dodds warns of ‘severe consequences’ if UNRWA aid is obstructed by Israel
The Government faced calls from both sides of the House to sanction Israeli ministers involved in passing laws to ban UNRWA.
29 Oct 2024
Politics
It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy
The Foreign Secretary said during a statement on the Middle East: ‘If UNRWA is brought to its knees, that would be a very very serious event indeed.’
28 Oct 2024
Politics
Nigel Farage: British High Commission ‘bugged’ by government of Mauritius
The Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius earlier this month.
22 Oct 2024
Politics
‘Shocking and desperate’ that North Korean troops fighting for Russia – Healey
South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday it had confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia earlier in October.
22 Oct 2024
Politics21 Oct 2024
Home Secretary grilled on use of Treasury reserves to fund asylum hotels
Her shadow James Cleverly rejected allegations that the previous government left accommodation costs undisclosed.
Politics
‘£63 billion doesn’t lie’ – minister denies business confidence dip under Labour
Shadow ministers raised research from the Institute of Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism.
17 Oct 2024
Politics
Culture Secretary says ‘we want gambling to thrive’ after rumours of ‘tax raid’
Earlier this week, gambling firms saw their shares tumble amid fears the Government is planning to double some taxes on the industry.
17 Oct 2024
Business News
UK should be ‘copying China’ on steel strategy – Lee Anderson
Mr Anderson also said the UK is a ‘carbon emission Nimby’ by importing steel made in blast furnaces from other countries.
16 Oct 2024
Politics
Changes to Legacy Act risk Troubles veterans’ reputations – shadow minister
Shadow veterans minister Andrew Bowie also paid tribute to those killed in the Brighton Hotel bombing on the 40th anniversary of the attack.
14 Oct 2024
Politics
Lammy to meet EU ministers to discuss UK co-operation on Ukraine and Middle East
The Foreign Secretary will reinforce closer UK-EU cooperation on global issues by attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday.
13 Oct 2024