Government delays publication of child poverty strategy
The taskforce, which is working on the strategy, has been considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap....
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was “derisory”....
Netanyahu accuses Starmer of siding with Hamas
The UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week....
UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands
Under the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius....
Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises
Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for....
Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says
The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record....
Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded after review
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases....
Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives
A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity....
Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action
The UK had been due to hand over the islands to the Mauritian government....
Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases....