Browsing: Keir Starmer

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.

Cliff Notes A VE Day tea party will be held, attended by a 99-year-old D-Day veteran and a 100-year-old woman…

Cliff Notes The Royal Family is committed to VE Day events, emphasising the importance of honouring the wartime generation’s sacrifices…

Cliff Notes Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended Labour’s unpopular policies, including cuts to the winter fuel allowance, stating they were…

Cliff Notes The Conservatives demand Lucy Powell’s resignation following her controversial remarks about grooming gangs during a BBC Radio 4…

Cliff Notes Prince Harry expresses a desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family but claims King Charles "won’t speak" to…

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.