Sophie Wingate
Politics
Keir Starmer to meet family of murdered student Henry Nowak
The Prime Minister has urged politicians to heed the family’s calls ‘not to use his case to whip up division’.
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson pulls ahead in Labour deputy leadership race
Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.
9 Sept 2025
Politics
Starmer calls for more pressure on Russia as Trump mulls tougher sanctions
The Prime Minister and Nato chief Mark Rutte said Moscow should be slapped with stronger sanctions.
9 Sept 2025
Politics
Farage under pressure to explain tax arrangements in Clacton house purchase
Labour urged the Reform UK leader to disclose whether he was advised not to buy the property in his name to avoid a higher rate of stamp duty.
9 Sept 2025
Politics
UK-led fund to equip Ukraine tops £2 billion as Russia intensifies attacks
Defence Secretary John Healey said allies must surge vital military kit to Ukraine’s fighters.
9 Sept 2025
Politics
No 10 warns against ‘further escalation’ after Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar
It comes ahead of a visit to the UK by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
9 Sept 2025
Politics5 Sept 2025
Labour MPs urge Starmer not to meet Israeli president during UK visit
Isaac Herzog is understood to be visiting London next week
Politics5 Sept 2025
Rayner’s job in jeopardy as ministerial rules breach verdict looms
The Deputy Prime Minister referred herself to the ethics watchdog after admitting an underpayment of stamp duty on a flat purchase.
Politics
Probe into phone planted in Commons to ‘play adult content’ during PMQs
Police believe a device found in the chamber was ‘purposedly’ placed there ‘with the aim of causing disruption to business in the House’.
4 Sept 2025
Politics
Israeli president expected to visit UK next week
Isaac Herzog’s trip could prove controversial while a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
4 Sept 2025
Business News
Economy ‘not working well enough’, says Reeves as she sets November 26 Budget
There are concerns that the Chancellor will be forced to hike taxes as she seeks to plug a black hole in the nation’s finances.
4 Sept 2025
Politics
Starmer backs Rayner after she admits underpaying stamp duty on seaside flat
The Deputy Prime Minister has referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards.
3 Sept 2025
Politics
Angela Rayner admits she did not pay enough stamp duty on second home
The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Housing Secretary, said she had considered resigning over the issue.
3 Sept 2025
Business News
Autumn Budget date set for November 26, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces
There are concerns that the Chancellor will be forced to hike taxes as she seeks to plug a black hole in the nation’s finances.
3 Sept 2025
Politics
Reeves’ authority not dented by reshuffle, No 10 says in bid to calm markets
Downing Street underscored ministers’ continuing commitment to fiscal rules as government borrowing costs surge.
2 Sept 2025
Politics
Zack Polanski: Eco-populist winner of Green leadership with unconventional past
The man at the helm of the Green Party once worked as an actor and a hypnotherapist.
2 Sept 2025
Politics
Government must ‘go further and faster’ to prevent repeat of Afghan data breach
Ministers have been urged to implement all recommendations of a 2023 review into public sector data leaks, published for the first time on Thursday.
28 Aug 2025
Politics
Accusations of treason over EU food and drink deal are ‘nonsense’, minister says
The EU relations minister said detailed talks on a pact with the bloc are due to start in the autumn.
27 Aug 2025
Politics7 May 2025
Reform UK: Where did party come from and what are its policies?
Reform’s victory at Runcorn & Helsby has set a new record for the smallest majority at a parliamentary by-election since the end of the Second World War
Politics
No 10 defends net-zero policies after Tony Blair brands them ‘irrational’
The Labour former prime minister suggested voters being asked to ‘make financial sacrifices’ are turning away from climate policies.
29 Apr 2025
Politics7 Aug 2024
Jenrick: People saying shouting 'Allahu Akbar' should be arrested
The Tory leadership hopeful has been accused of ‘textbook Islamophobia’ by Muslim politicians and groups