Sophie Wingate
Politics
Labour calls for probe into Farage’s ‘crypto lobbying to line donor’s pockets’
The Reform UK leader reportedly sought to block Bank of England proposals for a state-run digital currency.
18 Jun 2026
Politics
Early prisoner release to be extended to 70 days – report
A scheme designed to ease overcrowding in jails is being extended again, according to The Times.
7 May 2024
Tech
State involvement in MoD cyber attack cannot be ruled out, Grant Shapps says
The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of ‘potential failings’ of the contractor behind the hacked payroll system, named as SSCL in Parliament.
7 May 2024
Business News
Labour will fight next election on economy, says Reeves
The shadow chancellor accused the Government of ‘gaslighting’ the public by claiming Britain had ‘turned a corner’.
7 May 2024
Politics
Work and health support scheme to help chronic sick back to work to be piloted
The WorkWell trial is part of the Government’s sweeping reforms to the welfare system.
7 May 2024
Politics
Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices
Kemi Badenoch said the move will tackle concerns about ‘privacy and dignity’ in gender-neutral facilities.
7 May 2024
UK7 May 2024
King feeling 'very good' and pleased to return to duties - Mordaunt
Lord President of the Privy Council speaks about her meetings with the monarch to mark the first anniversary of coronation
Politics
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on in face of fallout from local elections losses
The Prime Minister could face more calls to change political course as Parliament returns following the Tories’ poor set of local results.
7 May 2024
Business News
Rachel Reeves: Government’s message of improving economy ‘deluded’
The shadow chancellor will accuse ministers of ‘gaslighting’ Britons over the state of the economy as she draws battle lines ahead of the election.
6 May 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah
Israel’s plan to attack the Gazan city has raised fears over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there.
6 May 2024
Politics
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion
The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.
6 May 2024
Politics6 May 2024
Israeli offensive in Rafah 'must not go ahead', Sir Keir Starmer warns
Israel’s plan to attack the Gazan city has raised fears over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there
Politics
Israeli offensive in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, David Lammy warns
Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave parts of Rafah in advance of a long-expected attack on the city.
6 May 2024
Politics
Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak
The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.
29 Apr 2024
Politics
Starmer welcomes Tory defector to Labour and promises mental health reform
Sir Keir Starmer and Dr Dan Poulter visited the Francis Crick Institute as the Labour leader promised to overhaul the way mental health is approached.
29 Apr 2024
Tech
New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect
Manufacturers have to publish contact details so bugs and issues can be reported, under the new legislation.
29 Apr 2024
Politics
Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform
MP and part-time consultant psychiatrist Dr Dan Poulter quit the Conservative Party and will advise Labour on health policy.
29 Apr 2024
Politics
Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections
The defection of a Tory MP to Labour and perilous local contests are heightening the threat of a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.
29 Apr 2024
Politics
Cameron to discuss Gaza and promote investment in UK at Saudi Arabia summit
The Foreign Secretary will on Monday attend the first World Economic Forum to be held in Riyadh.
29 Apr 2024
Politics28 Apr 2024
Tory MP Dan Poulter's defection to Labour piles pressure on PM
Dr Dan Poulter urged Rishi Sunak to ‘call an election now’ while Tory ministers lined up to criticise the defection and defend their party’s record on the NHS
Politics28 Apr 2024
UK-made hypersonic missile 'could enter service by 2030'
Military chiefs want to catch up with China, Russia and the US with a weapon capable of flying five times the speed of sound