PA Media John Swinney says the tax increase caused “alarm across the country” John Swinney has urged the UK government to cover National Insurance increases for Scottish charities, GPs, social…

Getty The current HS2 chairman asked “did people think about the bats?” when setting the project’s budget HS2 Ltd is spending more than £100m building a “shed” for bats, the…

When Sir John Nott walked out of a live TV interview Sir John Nott, who served as Conservative defence secretary during the Falklands War, has died aged 92. Following the…

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock A UK cabinet minister has insisted past attacks on Donald Trump by senior figures in his party will not harm the country’s relationship with the United States. Several members…

BBC Dave Cradduck worked in the ventilation department at Haig Pit in Whitehaven A former miner who is among those missing out on extra pension payments is calling for the…

PA Media Deputy PM Angela Rayner says the country is facing a “homelessness crisis” The deputy prime minister has suggested she wants to stop new council homes in England from…

Some MPs are delighted Donald Trump will be America’s president again. “I’m emphatic the world is a safer place now that we have Donald Trump in the White House,” Suella…

The UK will sign new agreements with western Balkan countries to tackle people-smuggling gangs, as part of efforts to bring down small boat crossings. The deals will increase intelligence sharing…

Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has tightened the rules on ministers accepting gifts and hospitality, after a row over senior Labour figures receiving freebies. Ministers will not be banned…

Welsh Labour MP Steve Witherden has apologised after being reproached for drinking milk from a carton in the House of Commons last week. Mr Witherden, who was newly elected for…