Politics

PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to EU free movement

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.

Labour unveils £285m funding boost to 'shift power' to local leaders

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

UK pledges £600m to defend against AI health and security threats

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

Why Burnham has had to defend his Gogglebox double act

They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.

Three people linked to Conservatives sentenced after cheating at gambling on general election

Three people linked to the Conservatives, including the party's former director of campaigning, have been given suspended sentences after admitting to cheating at gambling on the 2024 general election date.

Mounjaro rollout on NHS needs 'urgent' boost, say MPs

Plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro are "unambitious" and will reach a "woefully small number of people", according to MPs.

Could this be Labour's 'green argument' for approving controversial Rosebank oil field?

Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has said she thinks ministers will approve drilling in the controversial Rosebank oil field - and that they will argue they will spend the proceeds investing in renewable energy.

Sir Keir Starmer could be summoned to give evidence to grooming gangs inquiry

Sir Keir Starmer may be required to give evidence at the grooming gangs inquiry, with hearings due to begin in December.

Minister wants 1800s law updated to protect 'backbone' of UK

An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.

Stock up to survive 'extreme weather and cyber attacks', government urges

The UK is urging households to stock up enough emergency supplies to survive for three days in a crisis as part of a new campaign to strengthen national resilience.