Final asylum seekers have now left the Bibby Stockholm
The 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 request
The 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 dispute
China 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 stories
Keir 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 live
The 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 stories
Keir 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 live
The 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 Graham
Politics 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 minister
The 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 money
Refusing 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 workers
Rachel Reeves hints at inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers, emphasizing the need to avoid industrial action by settling swiftly.