Home Secretary James Cleverly criticised over drink spiking joke
The home secretary apologises for making an “ironic joke” at a Downing Street event, a spokesman says....
New £38,700 visa rule will be introduced in early 2025, says Rishi Sunak
The minimum salary for a family to come to the UK will increase in two stages, the prime minister says....
Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9% in March
The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of travel disruption for passengers....
UK at risk of recession after economy shrinks
Revised figures show the economy contracted between July and September this year....
Relax rules on research into illegal drugs, say advisers
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs says drugs like psychedelics could be key to new treatments....
Ministers row back on salary threshold for family visa
The Home Office now says the threshold for people who want to come to the UK will be £29,000 a year....
Fears UK not ready for deepfake general election
A senior Tory MP leads calls for more government action to prevent AI sabotaging British democracy....
Troubles legacy act: Ireland takes human rights case against UK
The Irish government takes a human rights case over UK’s decision to offer immunity for Troubles era crimes....
Esther Rantzen: Minister says he is ‘not averse’ to new assisted dying vote
Mel Stride says MPs may wish to revisit topic after Esther Rantzen announces she is joining Dignitas....
Peter Bone MP loses seat as recall petition triggers by-election
A recall vote was held after the MP was suspended over bullying and sexual misconduct allegations....