Breaking News, World Updates & Headlines
Breaking News, World Updates & Headlines
Government considers further curbs on non-disclosure agreements after Guardian investigation of TV personalityMinisters are looking at ways to change the law quickly to expand protections that stop non-disclosure agreements being used to cover up haras…
Read MoreExclusive: Equalities minister says Tories are ‘chasing Reform into the gutter’ as they drop support for planned law to ban ‘conversion therapy’Kemi Badenoch has “no interest in supporting LGBT+ people” or promoting tolerance more widely, a government …
Read MorePrime minister tells Kemi Badenoch at PMQs that flagship strategy will be revealed before Commons Christmas recessUK politics live – latest updatesThe government’s 10-year plan will emerge by mid-December, Andy Burnham has told MPs, having previously r…
Read MoreA lifestyle podcast or brief TV clip is less taxing than a full press conference – but No 10 insists the PM is not ducking accountability In an interview this week Andy Burnham said he believed the traditional media was less relevant and the world was …
Read MoreCharges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansionSpeaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was as…
Read MorePrime minister says ‘root and branch review of childhood’ is needed and he does not rule out some benefit cutsThe government is aiming for “quite radical change” in the way young people are supported, Andy Burnham has said, indicating this could includ…
Read MoreExclusive: Consultation led by Department for Transport will consider parking standards, fleet sizes and insurance requirementsMinisters are seeking to end the “wild west” of parked e-bikes blocking pavements, as they attempt to crack down on antisocia…
Read MoreReport says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire riskThe Palace of Westminster will be at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire or a similar catastrophic event if MPs do not tackle the issue of funding refu…
Read MoreExclusive: Members may be vetted before getting security passes for parliament, and receive anti-harassment trainingMPs and others working in parliament could be required to take a criminal record check before being given a security pass, and receive a…
Read MoreAndy Burnham to launch ‘structured dialogue’ on issue at Commonwealth summit in Antigua and BarudaAndy Burnham will ask countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape an expected formal apology, Downing Street has indicated, arguing that…
Read MoreWatchdog writes to Nigel Farage’s party to ask what action it is taking to comply with the Equality ActThe official equalities watchdog has written to Reform UK to raise concerns after an undercover TV documentary showed councillors and candidates for …
Read MoreDeals with six Green council groups that have condemned the motion are to remain in place, says LabourUK politics live – latest updatesLabour is to stop cooperating with the Green party in 11 councils across England following an ultimatum for Greens in…
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