Labour vows to ban trail hunting as it opens public consultation
Police and animal rights activists say the practice is frequently used as a ‘smokescreen’ for illegal foxhuntingThe UK government has …
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Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision
Change is being promised across the political spectrum, but no one knows whether apathy or tactical voting will prevailUK politics …
Starmer promises to tackle ‘addictive’ social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government – UK politics live
The government has launched a consultation on banning social media for under-16s but peers voted to move fasterKeir Starmer has …
‘Give the guy a chance’: Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted
Exclusive: health secretary says he does not think PM will face challenge after May elections, as public doesn’t want ‘chaos’Wes …
Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds
Only 38% of parents without care plans felt teachers in mainstream schools had the tools to deal with special needsParents …
Style social media ban for under-16s
Peers, in vote of 266 to 141, reject Keir Starmer’s proposals for public consultation to decide if social media ban …
UK politics: Tories claim McSweeney has ‘serious questions’ to answer about phone theft – as it happened
Shadow cabinet officer minister claims ‘this whole thing stinks to high heaven’Here is the list of MPs down to ask …
Public satisfaction with the NHS rises for first time since 2019
Wes Streeting set to hail result as proof of progress, but Britons remain frustrated with long waits for GP hospital …
Police to reassess Morgan McSweeney phone theft over address error
Force previously said it was ‘too busy’ to investigate theft despite it potentially holding sensitive informationPolice are revisiting a closed …
Starmer’s government increasing spending on foreign trips, figures show
PM’s most costly quarter for travel was in last quarter of 2025, with the most expensive trip to Cop30 in …
No fuel shortage in Britain, says minister, as Reeves prepares to set out economic response to Iran war – UK politics live
Energy minister Michael Shanks reassures drivers ahead of chancellor’s statement to MPsLisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has criticised Labour’s decision …
‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK …
Minister claimed thousands of pounds on expenses for promotional videos
Videos of Labour’s Al Carns include him talking about his time as a marine and challenging a firefighter to pull-up …
UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war
Anger grows within cabinet over impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’• Middle East crisis …
‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset
Exclusive: Chris Bryant says policy agreements are being done in bits and pieces but a greater vision is needed by …
Reform UK success in local elections could endanger national climate targets, report says – UK politics live
LSE research found some Reform councillors have denied the reality of climate science, and mention of climate has been removed …
Labour will be decimated in May local elections, Unite leader says
Sharon Graham tells party to ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ after ‘shameful’ handling of Birmingham bin strikeLabour will be …
Farage backs Tory attack on Muslim iftar event, saying public prayer ‘was a shock’ – UK politics live
Nigel Farage echoed Nick Timothy’s comments after he said public prayer for Ramadan was an ‘act of domination’Starmer claims Tories …
Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions – UK politics live
PM to face opposition leader and MPs in the House of CommonsPolanski says the government should be doing more to …
Labour would ‘do well to listen’ to Angela Rayner
Greater Manchester mayor adds to Rayner’s criticism of planned immigration changes, which she has called ‘un-British’UK politics live – latest …