Power, elections, government, and the policy decisions shaping public life.
The decision prevents two prominent American political commentators from speaking at UK events, with officials citing risks to community cohesion and public order.
Health Secretary James Murray acknowledges the appointment was “wrong” but insists the government is honouring its commitment to transparency following the publication of documents expected to contain controversial remarks about Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium urges the government to use facial estimation tools only in an advisory capacity, citing risks of bias and trauma-related inaccuracies.
New measures aim to protect social tenants from homelessness while extending the tenancy requirement for home purchases from three to 10 years
The UK Cabinet Office is set to publish a significant volume of correspondence regarding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States, following a House of Commons address. The release, triggered by a humble address process, will comprise more than 1,000 pages of emails and WhatsApp messages involving ministers, officials, and advisers during Mandelson’s tenure. However, the disclosure excludes a nine-page summary from UK Security Vetting (UKSV) that recommended denying Mandelson clearance due to concerns over his associations with figures in China, Russia, and Israel. The omission of the vetting report follows a request by the Metropolitan Police for certain documents not to be made public. Questions have been raised about the clearance process, particularly the lack of written records for security mitigations agreed upon by senior officials Olly Robbins and Ian Collard, who made their decision in late January 2025 based on oral briefings rather than the summary document.
New disclosures show UK Security Vetting flags regarding associations with China, Russia, and Israel were not accompanied by written mitigation agreements, casting doubt on senior officials’ testimony to MPs.
Wes Streeting calls for targeted reduction in employers’ national insurance and approval of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields, drawing sharp rebuttal from Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
Nicola Sturgeon refuses to take responsibility for Peter Murrell’s financial misconduct, citing police clearance and broader concerns over gendered narratives in political accountability.
Speaking at a Compass conference in east London, Green party leaders distinguished between Reform UK’s leadership and its voters, arguing that decades of austerity have left many behind and require policy-focused engagement rather than dismissal.
Speaking at the Hay Festival, the ex-Health Secretary said he no longer speaks to Liz Truss and proposed halving the number of MPs while doubling their salaries.
The Attorney General has referred Fordingbridge sentences to the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient, while Phillips warns of a shift towards online content-driven crime.
With youth unemployment hitting 14.7%, charities Centrepoint and The Big Issue cite a scarcity of opportunities and unstable housing as key drivers of the crisis.
The White House confirms Congressional Bill S. 4530 has been enacted, authorising a change to the retirement age for members of the United States Capitol Police.
Internal government divisions emerge regarding the timeline for fulfilling the Labour manifesto pledge to align 18-to-20-year-old wages with older workers, amid warnings from Alan Milburn that youth unemployment costs the economy £125bn annually.
The UK government’s decision to restrict the Darwin Initiative to a smaller group of countries has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, who argue the move jeopardises critical ecosystems and contradicts recent international aid pledges.
The Labour chair has urged the Metropolitan Police and National Cyber Security Centre to investigate allegations that hostile actors linked to Moscow compromised Nigel Farage’s communications, citing national security implications.
Mr Justice Sweeting rules that the Home Office breached public law duties by failing to consult charities or conduct impact assessments before removing protections for trafficking victims.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces a three-year programme to tackle youth unemployment, while confirming no immediate timeline for minimum wage increases for over-18s.
The Guardian’s environment editor Fiona Harvey discusses a new report with Nosheen Iqbal, highlighting the urgent need for tree-planting, heat pumps, and renewable energy scaling to manage the “new normal” of high temperatures.
Nicola Sturgeon says she was “deceived, misled and betrayed” by estranged husband Peter Murrell, who has been remanded in custody after admitting to siphoning more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over a 12-year period.
The White House confirmed on Thursday that H.R. 3497 has been enacted, creating a formal mechanism to honour specific categories of public safety officers who have died while serving.
Council leader Alessandro Georgiou confirms withdrawal in letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, citing a mandate to protect green spaces and focus on brownfield regeneration.
Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have issued coordinated rebuttals to former Prime Minister Tony Blair, defending the government’s approach to economic stabilisation and public control against claims of abandoning the centre ground.
New figures reveal over 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds are not in education, employment or training, prompting urgent warnings about long-term economic risk and calls for a fundamental policy reset.
Sir Tony Blair has stepped into the ongoing Labour Party leadership dispute, with analysts examining the political implications ahead of the Makerfield byelection.
Labour’s Andy Burnham has softened previous calls to abolish restrictions on immigrant benefits, backing Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s reforms while calling for further consultation on settled status rules.
The Department for Business and Trade seeks to pause carbon border adjustments and import duties to prevent widespread fallowing, but the Treasury remains reluctant to amend the Finance Act 2026.
Critics label the proposal ‘bizarre’ and ideologically driven, while the UK government reaffirms its commitment to renewable energy as a means of stabilising consumer bills.
The family of Andrew Frederick, a 47-year-old British man found dead in Grenada, has launched a public campaign after the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office refused to refer the case to its specialist murder team.
Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn identifies a “lost generation” risk, citing structural barriers in welfare and labour markets that exacerbate inactivity among 16-to-24-year-olds.
Former cabinet minister Alan Milburn’s first report on young people not in education, employment or training rejects narratives of individual laziness, pointing instead to geographic disparity, fragmented support systems, and AI-driven recruitment hurdles.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published guidance as Biosecurity Minister Helene Hayman outlines the scope of the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement set to take effect mid-2027.
Diagnostic paper projects 25 per cent rise in Neets to 1.25 million by early 2030s without urgent intervention
Vetting agencies flagged associations with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel, yet clearance was granted despite recommendations to the contrary.
Reform UK leader faces pressure to substantiate cybercrime allegations as standards commissioner investigates undeclared donation
UK security vetting body recommended denial of clearance for former EU Trade Commissioner due to links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel, while a parliamentary committee accuses the government of failing to fully comply with motions to release appointment papers.
The plumber and local candidate has drawn criticism for describing the exit as an economically damaging project, while the party defends his history as a non-professional politician.
Reform UK leadership defends the Wombwell councillor, citing Buddhist origins for the symbol, while opposition figures question the party’s vetting standards.
Keir Starmer’s proposal for a goods-only single market is dismissed as the EU reaffirms the indivisibility of the four freedoms ahead of a July summit.
Senior party members criticise Tony Blair’s critique of the Starmer government, citing a failure to address unaffordability, rising taxes, and the impacts of austerity.
The British Medical Association blames new Health Secretary James Murray for the escalation, while the government cites a 33.4% pay rise over four years as justification for rejecting further increases.
A government review is underway to determine if Peter Mandelson’s associations compromised national security, while MPs question the existence of documented mitigations.
Parliamentary committee accuses government of withholding documents and applying excessive redactions, challenging parliamentary sovereignty
The average household bill increases by £18 per month from July, with Ofgem warning that autumn and winter prices remain contingent on geopolitical de-escalation and market recovery.
Analysis by Who Targets Me reveals Reform UK spent £252,000 on main pages in the fortnight before the May elections, closely trailing Labour’s £276,000 outlay.
Humza Yousaf describes Peter Murrell’s actions as a betrayal that cast a massive shadow over his eight-day tenure, while current first minister John Swinney maintains a cautious silence ahead of sentencing.
Tony Blair’s latest intervention criticises Labour’s “self-delusion” and calls for a strategic rethink on welfare, energy, and technology ahead of the next election.
Tony Blair attributes the 2024 general election win to dissatisfaction with Conservative conduct, while suggesting current Labour figures may be jeopardising the party’s future.