MPs Accept £400,000 Hospitality Despite 2024 Freebies Scandal
MPs have accepted nearly £400,000 of hospitality this year despite outcry over freebies in 2024. Louise Haigh and others declared concert an...
Ex-Lib Dem candidate sues over religious discrimination
David Campanale claims £790,000 damages from Liberal Democrats for alleged religious discrimination in Sutton and Cheam candidacy deselectio...
Harry and Meghan's UK Security: Private Decision, Says PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms security arrangements for Harry and Meghan's UK return are private. The couple plans to relocate from t...
School Leaders Criticise GCSE Retake Plan for Maths and English
Education leaders attack government's GCSE retake proposal, citing low pass rates. Only 1 in 7 students pass maths retakes, raising concerns...
GCSE Resits England Mental Health Impact Study
UCL research reveals mandatory GCSE resits in England significantly harm teenagers' mental wellbeing and increase dropout risk compared to W...
Taxpayer-Funded Cleanup: 22,000 Tonnes of Illegal Waste Removed
Government announces major cleanup of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent containing 22,000 tonnes of toxic waste using taxpaye...
Burnham Pledges £100m Drive to End Rough Sleeping by Christmas
Prime Minister Burnham launches national campaign to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas with £100m investment. Local leaders urged...
UK Charities Warn Against Cutting Disabled Youth Benefits
Over 40 UK charities urge ministers to protect disabled young people's benefits amid concerns about stricter eligibility rules in government...
Burnham Removes Time Limits on Disabled Bus Passes
Andy Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people's bus passes in England from April 2027, allowing free travel at any time of day nationw...
Tice Faces Backlash Over Climate Crisis Dismissal
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice accused of spreading misinformation after dismissing climate action efforts and encouraging people to embr...
Businessman Funds Private Probe Into Conservative Chair
Arron Banks hired investigators to examine Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake, following revelations about surveillance of prominent...
Reform UK proposes £50bn benefit cuts targeting vulnerable groups
Reform UK unveils £50bn benefit cuts plan affecting disabled people and foreign nationals. Finance spokesperson Robert Jenrick details £20bn...
UK Political Crisis: Burnham Warns Nation is a 'Tinderbox'
Andy Burnham warns the UK is a 'tinderbox' as he calls military support and bans disposable barbecues. PM pledges more funding for fire and...
Westminster Council Pressures Charing Cross Soup Kitchen Closure
Westminster Council threatens closure of Charing Cross soup kitchen, citing safety concerns for vulnerable people. Charity faces pressure fr...
Standards Watchdog Reopens Farage Inquiry Amid Political Backlash
Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage's finances as MPs criticize byelection decision. Farage wins Clacton with increas...
Burnham Allocates £65m Aid for Drought-Affected Farmers
UK PM Andy Burnham announces £65m funding package for drought-affected farmers facing climate crisis challenges. Support includes water infr...
Clacton Byelection Results: Nigel Farage Faces Eccentric Rivals
Clacton byelection closes with record ballot featuring Nigel Farage, Count Binface, and numerous fringe candidates. Historic UK voting recor...
Nigel Farage Wins Clacton Byelection Over Quirky Rivals
Nigel Farage secures decisive Clacton byelection victory against Count Binface and fringe candidates. Reform UK leader returns to Parliament...