#uk-politics

#uk-politics

Ministers should ensure retired people have a minimum level of income to prevent a surge in pensioner poverty, MPs have warned.

Angela Rayner has issued an ultimatum to Sir Keir Starmer, warning that the UK faces a repeat of last year's summer riots unless the government shows it can address people's concerns.

JD Vance has chosen the Cotswolds for his family's holiday in preference to his Appalachian roots, highlighting a shift toward gentler environments.

Khaled Abdalla recalls his childhood memory of protesting for Palestinian liberation in the early 1980s and emphasizes the significance of using his platform to advocate for Palestine.

Ed Miliband accused the Conservatives of being anti-science during his report on the climate crisis, highlighting how it is already impacting the UK significantly.

King Charles has invited Donald Trump for a second state visit from 17-19 September, avoiding a parliamentary address during the trip.

More than 1.66 million children are living in households affected by the two-child benefit cap, which has raised calls for this controversial measure to be scrapped.

The government says its number one mission is to put more money in pockets, which means growth. Over the last 15 years, the UK has expanded at a fraction of its previous rate.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists lobbying for reparations in Westminster.

The yield on British government bonds, known as gilts, fell by about 0.1 percentage points on Thursday morning to trade close to 4.5%, reversing a sharp rise on Wednesday sparked by feverish speculation over Reeves's future.

"The three big shifts in the way the health service operates will involve it becoming more tech-based, moving significant amounts of care into community settings and giving greater priority to preventing illness rather than treating it."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists a trade deal can and must be struck by the end of 2020, with no extension. This statement indicates his commitment to finalize negotiations swiftly, despite challenges.

In 2023, British trophy hunters imported 188 body parts from 28 threatened species, raising concerns about the UK government's failure to impose an import ban that was proposed.

‘I vowed then that I would do all I could to use my skills and experiences of 20 years working in disability law and policy to deliver a country that treats disabled people with dignity and respect.’

During their set, Kneecap led the crowd in chants of "Fuck [UK Prime Minister] Keir Starmer" and "Free, free Palestine." They also told the crowd to "start a riot outside the courts" during band member Mo Chara's upcoming hearings.