Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
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UK delays China super-embassy decision until January
The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.
Starmer: China Poses Real Security Threat to UK
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.
PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.
Voters feel let down by 'tinkering' autumn budget
Exclusive focus group reveals former Tory voters' disappointment with Labour's budget measures. Discover why key supporters feel the government is 'tinkering around the edges'.
Reeves' Budget: Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Pain
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a high-stakes budget offering immediate relief but deferring significant tax increases. Will this gamble pay off for Labour's political future? Analysis inside.
Reeves' 2025 Budget Inflames Britain's Economic Mood
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
Trump tells Japan's PM to avoid escalating China tensions
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Labour's £26bn budget gamble to buy time
Rachel Reeves delivers a £26bn tax-raising budget with only 20% directly helping households. Analysis reveals this is more about political survival than economic transformation.
Reeves' Budget Averts Labour Crisis But Dangers Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Reeves Faces Brexit Reality in Budget Struggles
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's post-Brexit economic reality as budget pressures mount. Will Labour dare tell the truth about Britain's European predicament?
Xi Jinping Reiterates Taiwan Claim in Trump Call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Taiwan's return remains vital to China's interests during their recent phone discussion. Read the full analysis.
Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
Rachel Reeves' Crucial Budget for Economic Stability
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a pivotal budget to restore economic calm. Can she deliver bold tax-and-spend decisions to make future budgets reassuringly dull?
Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll
New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: Labour's High-Stakes Fiscal Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
Labour's asylum policy alienates core supporters
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
UK invests billions in AI to tackle jobs crisis
The UK government unveils a major AI investment package to spur job creation, as employers warn of workforce reductions driven by automation and rising costs. Discover the plan.
UK business confidence in Labour collapses
Over 60% of UK founders label the Labour government as 'anti-business' as hiring and investment freeze ahead of the Autumn Budget. Can Rachel Reeves turn it around?
The Privilege of Being Born in 1948 Britain
Readers reflect on the profound impact of Clement Attlee's post-war government and why today's youth need equivalent visionary leadership to address modern inequalities.
Starmer preparing for controversial China trip
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
Labour's tax pledge U-turn sparks government crisis
Rachel Reeves forced into humiliating retreat on tax pledge as Labour MPs revolt. Starmer's government faces credibility crisis ahead of difficult budget. What's the point of Labour?
Dutch suspend Chinese chipmaker Nexperia seizure
The Dutch government suspends its takeover of Nexperia, easing global car production fears. Discover how this chip dispute resolution impacts international trade relations.
China warns against taking climate lead without US
Senior Chinese climate adviser Wang Yi states China won't lead climate policies alone without US cooperation, despite commitment to clean energy transition and emissions reduction efforts.
Labour's chaotic first year shatters competence expectations
John Crace reflects on how Labour's first year in power defied predictions of stable governance, revealing unexpected chaos and political missteps that continue to dominate Westminster.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Lords block workers' rights in hereditary peers vote
Unelected hereditary peers including dukes and millionaires have voted down Labour's workers' rights bill, sparking outrage from unions and Labour figures. Discover how this affects employment reforms.
Starmer Demands Cabinet Unity After Turbulent Week
PM Keir Starmer pleads for government to unite after budget leaks and leadership speculation. He vows to fight next election as Labour leader amid party turmoil.
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