Red Wall Labour MPs are urging the government to reinstate winter fuel payments, citing significant voter concern highlighted during local elections.
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UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the UK since Brexit.
The government says it will not reverse cuts to winter fuel payments despite the measure causing turmoil in the party. Since last week’s local election losses for Labour (and huge gains for Reform), there have been growing calls within the party for the cuts to be abandoned.
UK and India agree trade deal after more than 3 years of talks. The UK-India trade deal will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports.
The new Victims and Courts Bill will impose additional jail time or loss of privileges for criminals who fail to attend sentencing hearings in England and Wales.
The UK and India have finalised a significant trade deal, reducing tariffs on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade.
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Cliff Notes Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended Labour’s unpopular policies, including cuts to the winter fuel allowance, stating they were necessary to address significant national…
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After a week of headlines being dominated by the latest from the Trump administration, Friday’s UK headlines are focused on local and domestic issues.
The sun continues to shine this morning with the beautiful weather set to continue into the weekend. Yesterday, the UK recorded the hottest day on record (so far) – and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up – the headlines are too.
Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, winning by just six votes after Labour previously held the seat with a substantial majority of nearly 14,700.
Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, defeating Labour by just six votes, marking a significant loss for Sir Keir Starmer.
Over 1,600 council seats are contested across 23 local authorities, alongside mayoral elections and a critical by-election in Runcorn and Helsby following Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s resignation.
Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.
This week’s UK editorial captures the shifting sands of British politics and culture: Tory internal rifts delay manifesto plans, unions warn of a Faragist threat to workers’ rights, and divisions erupt over Gaza within the UK Jewish community.
Meanwhile, Britain’s cultural life blossoms with music festivals, outdoor theatre, and world-class art.
We also round up key political tweets, podcast insights into Britain’s shifting mood, and close with a dose of optimism for the spring season ahead.
The White House reports that UK-US trade talks are progressing positively, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, though specifics on negotiations are not disclosed.
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservatives, has not dismissed local level coalitions with Reform after the upcoming council elections but firmly rejected any national pact with Nigel Farage’s party.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex, affecting the use of gender-specific facilities.
Cliff Notes Massive Attendance: Approximately 250,000 mourners gathered in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral, with around 50,000 in St Peter’s Square, reflecting the global impact…
Cliff Notes The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place at St Peter’s Basilica, attended by numerous world leaders, including Prince William and US President…
Cliff Notes Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met prior to Pope Francis’s funeral, with plans for further discussions afterwards. The meeting follows recent talks…
Cliff Notes World leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, and Emmanuel Macron, have gathered in Rome ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral, with 200,000 attendees…
Cliff Notes A militant attack in Kashmir resulted in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, primarily Indian tourists, leading to heightened tensions between India…