33 h. ago China must be blocked from all of Britain's vital industries as British Steel fiasco shows Beijing

China must be blocked from all of Britain's vital industries as British Steel fiasco shows Beijing-linked companies cannot be trusted, MPs warn.

Politics

44 h. ago Era of 'criminal enterprise' feared by MPs and campaigners ahead of disposable vapes ban

Only 80 apprentice Trading Standards officers have been employed and a 'pathetic' £10million allocated to police a booming black market economy predicted to be worth billions.

Events

55 h. ago New Charity Commission chief criticised by Tory MPs for 'partisanship' after praising hard

Mark Simms OBE was appointed the new acting head of the charity watchdog by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and is thought to be in the running to become its permanent chief.

Events

56 h. ago Rebel MPs tell Starmer to abandon his plan to exempt AI firms from copyright law

The Prime Minister wants to give Big Tech free rein to train AI systems on copyright material, forcing writers, musicians, artists and filmmakers to 'opt out' if they want to protect their work.

Politics

57 h. ago Royal Navy on alert to escort essential fuel cargo to Scunthorpe after MPs vote to seize control of British Steel from Chinese owners

The Royal Navy could be deployed to deliver an essential fuel shipment to Scunthorpe's blast furnaces after MPs voted to seize control of British Steel from Chinese owners.

Politics

8 d. ago Kemi Badenoch snaps back in furious row after Tory leader defends Israel's right to refuse entry to two Labour MPs

Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were detained and then deported after travelling to Israel this weekend.

Politics

8 d. ago Tory leader Kemi Badenoch under fire after she backs Israel's right to refuse entry to two Labour MPs

Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were detained and then deported after travelling to Israel this weekend.

Politics

9 d. ago David Lammy slams 'unacceptable' detention of two Labour MPs refused entry to Israel

The Foreign Secretary said it was 'unacceptable, counterproductive and deeply concerning' that Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were held and then deported.

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer under pressure from biggest backers to unpick Brexit after Trump tariffs

As Keir Starmer reflects on the ongoing turmoil of Trump’s tariffs trade unions, business groups, pro-EU campaigners and Labour MPs are trying to push him to negotiate much closer ties with the EU

Politics

1 week ago Plans to fix NHS dentistry a 'complete failure' as patients forced to pull out teeth with pliers, report by MPs says

Attempts to improve access have been a 'complete failure' as services are underpinned by a contract that is 'not fit for purpose', the Pubic Accounts Committee says.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish Government proud to lead UK on disposable vapes ban

Writing for the Record, Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin says the ban on single-use vapes on June 1 will help tackle environmental problems and youth vaping.

Politics

2 w. ago Campaigners warn disposable vapes ban must be 'watertight' with two months to go

On June 1, the supply and sale of single-use vapes will be banned UK-wide after the Record's successful 'Bin The Vapes' campaign.

Events

2 w. ago Minister scolds MPs over campaign to build airport in Kashmir while voting against Heathrow expansion

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said an MP’s ‘primary focus’ should be on local issues

Politics

2 w. ago Labour admits welfare squeeze will push another 250,000 Brits into poverty

In the Government's own assessment of its benefits changes, it was estimated an extra 250,000 people will be in relative poverty after housing costs in 2029/30.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour architect of assisted dying laws at centre of another row after 'misleading MPs' over depth of public support for her Bill

Kim Leadbeater, who introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to Parliament last year, recently sent an email to MPs to update on her Bill's progress.

Events

2 w. ago Remainers unite! MPs lash out at 'unmitigated disaster' of Brexit and urge Starmer to get closer with 'reset' in Commons debate over petition to rejoin the EU

They urged Sir Keir Starmer to get Britain back into a much closer relationship with Brussels under his planned 'reset', with some setting their sights on rejoining.

Events

2 w. ago BoE heaps woe on Rachel Reeves with bleak warning over UK growth prospects as she tries to appease Labour MPs with affordable housing plan ahead of '£15bn' cuts in brutal Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is bracing to wield the axe on spending at the fiscal event tomorrow - with £15billion of cuts expected as she desperately tries to balance the books.

Events

3 w. ago Sir Lindsay Hoyle fears cabal of 'woke' Labour MPs are plotting to oust him as Speaker after lavish spending on flights, hotels and cars

Allies of the Commons Speaker say he is becoming increasingly worried he could be toppled and replaced in a drive to make Parliament 'more woke'.

Transport

3 w. ago Trump's envoy mocks Starmer's peacekeeping Ukraine plan as 'Churchill

Steve Witkoff, 68, criticised Britain and France 's plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine in order to prevent another Russian invasion if a ceasefire agreement is made.

Politics

3 w. ago Fears Labour's £5bn benefits cuts will fail because people 'game' disability tests

Keir Starmer insisted there is no choice about reforming the 'shocking' system arguing that 'those who can work should work'.

Economics