Senior Labour figures urged Tony Blair to delay arrival of EU citizens in UKInternal divisions in Blair's government regarding immigration policy were evident as senior officials urged delaying labor market access for new EU nationals.
Final asylum seekers have now left the Bibby StockholmThe Bibby Stockholm barge used for housing asylum seekers has officially ceased operations after 15 months, amid significant public and political opposition.
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed requestThe refusal to fund 10,000 hospital beds during Covid has had lasting impacts on NHS treatment capacities.
China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy disputeChina is stalling the British embassy's reconstruction in Beijing until its own embassy plans in London are approved.
Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses silly' freebies storiesKeir Starmer's upcoming speech aims to communicate tough but necessary decisions for the UK's renewal and living standards improvement.
Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.
Labour has no choice' about cutting winter fuel payments, business secretary says UK politics liveThe Labour party faces challenges as it votes to means-test winter fuel payments, emphasizing the necessity of difficult economic decisions for stability.
Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses silly' freebies storiesKeir Starmer's upcoming speech aims to communicate tough but necessary decisions for the UK's renewal and living standards improvement.
Minister defends winter fuel payment cut: No pensioner will be worse off this year'No pensioner will be worse off this winter despite the winter fuel payment cut.
Labour has no choice' about cutting winter fuel payments, business secretary says UK politics liveThe Labour party faces challenges as it votes to means-test winter fuel payments, emphasizing the necessity of difficult economic decisions for stability.
No one expected socialism, but unless wealth is challenged, what's the point of Labour? | Sharon GrahamPolitics is ultimately a narrative shaped by public perception and storytelling rather than strict fiscal measures.
Expect more economic pain to come, warns senior UK cabinet ministerThe government plans more economic restrictions amidst warnings of exacerbated cost of living issues.
MoJ refused to repay living costs to wrongly convicted partly to save moneyRefusing refunds to wrongly convicted prisoners is largely a cost-saving measure, leading to widespread discontent and mental health issues for affected individuals.
Reeves signals she will give inflation-busting pay hikes for public sector workersRachel Reeves hints at inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers, emphasizing the need to avoid industrial action by settling swiftly.
Fauci's Reappearance Is Awkward for Both CandidatesFauci has become a political lightning rod, facing second-guessing like any other bureaucrat.
Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry toldOpening pub gardens while schools remained closed termed 'terrible mistake'Schools should be 'last to close and first to reopen' during emergencies
Fauci's Reappearance Is Awkward for Both CandidatesFauci has become a political lightning rod, facing second-guessing like any other bureaucrat.
Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry toldOpening pub gardens while schools remained closed termed 'terrible mistake'Schools should be 'last to close and first to reopen' during emergencies