In the Budget on 30 October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves might be about to raise National Insurance (NI) – a form of tax – on employers. This could be by charging…

PA Media David Cameron has urged the UK to consider sanctioning two Israeli ministers as a way of “putting pressure” on the country to act within international law. Speaking to…

Sir Keir Starmer doesn’t rule out National Insurance rise for employers Sir Keir Starmer has not ruled out a National Insurance increase for employers in the Budget, in a BBC…

Proposals to give weight loss jabs to unemployed people living with obesity could be “very important” for our economy and health, the prime minister has told the BBC. Sir Keir…

Ben Taggart Afghan special forces units known as the ‘Triples’ worked closely with the SAS in Afghanistan The government says it is allowing some “eligible” Afghan special forces soldiers who…

PA Media Figen Murray says she can see Martyn’s law is finally coming to fruition The mother of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, has said…

PA Media Alex Salmond launched fresh legal action against the Scottish government in November 2023 The acting leader of the Alba Party says he hopes Alex Salmond’s legal case against…

Compensation for LGBT veterans who faced mistreatment in the military will begin in January, a defence minister has announced. The government will start a £50m financial redress scheme for victims…

MPs from across the political spectrum spoke of Salmond’s achievements The SNP’s Westminster leader has described his “great personal sorrow” that Alex Salmond “will not live to see an independent…

Getty Images Jim Murphy was a Labour MP for 18 years Former Labour cabinet minister Jim Murphy’s company has been lobbying Sir Keir Starmer’s government on behalf of arms manufacturers,…