Deadline nears to register to vote in May 1 local and mayoral elections
Of the 23 local authorities holding elections on May 1, 14 are county councils: Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Gloucestershire,…
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Reeves seeks to reassure City as markets slide again over US tariffs
A 10% tax on all UK exports to the US came into effect on Wednesday morning.
Starmer wants Britain at front of electric car ‘revolution’ as reforms unveiled
The Prime Minister said the ‘new era of global instability’ will push the Government to go ‘further and…
Global markets nose-dive as Trump’s 10% tariff on UK products comes into effect
“He discussed this approach with both leaders, acknowledging that while the global economic landscape has shifted this week,…
Visa overstayers will be deported, vows minister after number claiming asylum in UK revealed
The Home Office said about 40,000 people who came to Britain from abroad as students, workers or visitors…
London’s pothole hotspots revealed: which areas are worst hit?
The prime minister announced an additional £4.8 billion of funding to undertake work on motorways and major A-roads.…
What did Canada’s prime ministers do after leaving office? A look back – National
From careers in law and consulting on geopolitics to teaching, Canada’s former prime ministers have had a wide…
‘Too much bureaucracy slowing us down’, Reeves warns regulators
Speaking as the meeting began on Monday morning, Ms Reeves said: “You know that the number one mission…
Britain's 'flabby' state to be reformed vows Prime Minister – but civil servants could be paid more
Sir Keir Starmer will set out plans to cut regulation and make Whitehall more efficient in an intervention…
Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump
“The flourishing friendship between Mr Trump and Sir Keir is a foundation on which to build a strong…
Starmer pledges ‘ironclad support for Ukraine’ while Trump claims deal ‘close’
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump in Washington later this week.
What the papers say – February 22
Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.
US-Ukraine rift deepens despite UK saying that Russia lacks ‘appetite’ for peace
Meanwhile, US national security adviser Mike Waltz said Mr Trump’s criticism of Mr Zelensky reflected frustrations with what…
Starmer questioned on whether voice coach visit breached lockdown rules
A voice coach is reported to have visited the Prime Minister to help him prepare a response to…
Second Labour MP apologises over comments in WhatsApp group
Mr Pennycook told the Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme on Sky News: “I don’t know, personally, what…