Politics

Economic spokesperson Robert Jenrick called two reported £36m donations a breakthrough, while denying they created obligations or would secure formal favours.

Rhun ap Iorwerth is pressing for Welsh control over policing and justice while warning of resistance within Westminster.

New students will be told that loan terms can change, but the government has not committed to reversing a planned freeze on England’s Plan 2 repayment threshold.

A second weekend of demonstrations over small boat crossings brought a heavy police presence and counter-protests to Portsmouth, while hundreds rallied in Glasgow.

The Guardian identified at least 28 groups formed in the UK since summer 2025, with recent blockades near Dover and Portsmouth prompting calls for police action.

Reported donations from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne could transform Reform UK’s campaign operation while intensifying scrutiny of Nigel Farage and the party’s funding.

The reported contribution matches a donation from Ben Delo as Reform faces scrutiny from police and parliamentary authorities.

The US president said he would welcome a united Ireland, while the UK government said the support required for a referendum was not currently in place.

The donation makes the cryptocurrency billionaire the UK’s biggest political donor as Reform faces scrutiny over overseas funding and calls grow for limits on mega-donations.

The measures address federal spending transparency, deed restrictions on a Paducah parcel, an emergency medical services memorial and qualified disaster-related tax provisions.

Schools will have until next year to update uniform policies under changes announced by Education Minister Paul Givan.

More than 70 MPs and peers want proposed legislation backed by an international agreement on the risks of artificial superintelligence.

The reported delay has drawn accusations from the Greens that Labour is withholding its position before the 8 October Holborn and St Pancras contest.

The presidential message sent greetings to the Jewish community while restating the administration’s positions on antisemitism, religious liberty and faith.

MPs voted 286–270 against Labour MP Lauren Edwards’s private member’s bill at second reading, making enactment before the next general election unlikely.

The House of Commons has not approved a bill that would have allowed medical assistance for terminally ill people in some circumstances.

The lifeboat charity says donations have risen significantly after staff and volunteers faced abuse and intimidation over its role in rescuing asylum seekers.

Human rights organisations say hundreds of returnees are no longer in contact with French authorities, while the Home Office rejects claims involving disputed-age children.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski will challenge Labour in the 8 October contest for Keir Starmer’s former seat.

The proposal would allow some terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives, subject to expert-panel approval.

A cross-section of 105 Labour MPs is calling for six weeks of paternity leave paid at 90 per cent of earnings before next month’s budget.

The planned TransPennine Express fleet is due to be built by Alstom in Derby from 2028, with service expected from 2034.

Ed Miliband’s condemnation of Israeli settlers and announcement of trade sanctions have prompted both anger and support, according to a Guardian account.

The broadcaster says deteriorating health after her terminal lung cancer diagnosis means she can no longer travel to a Swiss Dignitas clinic.

S. 858 gives the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation authority to establish a commemorative work honouring Medal of Honor recipients.

The Home Secretary has called for stronger intelligence and enforcement measures after masked anti-migrant demonstrations disrupted roads and port traffic in Kent and Hampshire.

MPs on both sides of the assisted dying debate say the House of Lords should be allowed to scrutinise the bill before any attempt to override it.

The high commissioner to India will become permanent undersecretary amid civil service changes and scrutiny of Olly Robbins’ dismissal.

NHS England recorded its highest summer totals for A&E attendances and ambulance callouts, while more than 111,000 people waited over a year for routine treatment.

The Environment Agency is reviewing water valuation and abstraction licensing as drought and rising demand put pressure on England’s supplies.

The proposed percentage-based charge on hotel and Airbnb-style stays could fund transport and public services, but the hospitality industry warns it may raise costs and threaten jobs.

English mayors and other local leaders could reportedly gain power to impose an uncapped charge on overnight stays, with UK Hospitality warning of potential job losses.

Applicants face a £1,709 naturalisation fee, while Home Office data analysed by the IPPR estimates processing costs at £324.

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reconsider proposed settlement rules, warning they could undermine integration and intensify pressure on social care.

Some claimants could exchange part of their cash award for equipment, services or training under preliminary recommendations being tested ahead of the Timms review.

At a White House Historical Association summit, the first lady highlighted restoration and design work at the White House and Camp David, with claims about projects and awards attributed to the White House.

CenTax says the entitlement’s sharp cut-off may encourage some parents to reduce work or leave employment, and has proposed a tapered alternative.

The Camden Council leader will contest the Holborn and St Pancras byelection on 8 October, with Green leader Zack Polanski likely to stand.

Senior rabbis have backed or cautiously supported targeted sanctions, challenging claims that British Jews hold a uniform view.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has rejected claims that sanctions against Israeli settlements could endanger British Jews, as criticism from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis intensifies.

The Metropolitan Police has opened an investigation after Channel 4 broadcast allegations involving Reform UK and a purported foreign donor.

The JPMorgan chief is reportedly due to tell Chancellor John Healey that further levies could put UK investment and finance jobs at risk.

The former prime minister is expected to livestream twice a week on a channel with a larger reported audience than her existing platform.