14 h. ago Government accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced

In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’

Economics

14 h. ago Voices: ‘It’s chaos’: Readers on Labour infighting, Tory defections and Britain’s broken political system

Our community sees the Burnham by-election row and Suella Braverman’s defection as the latest symptoms of Britain’s broken politics, warning that Labour is increasingly mirroring the Conservatives it once opposed

Politics

14 h. ago Chinese company on US forced labour watchlist to buy Canadian gold mining firm

Zijin Gold’s parent company has been placed on US administration’s Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act Entity List

Economics

14 h. ago Shabana Mahmood admits 350 migrants have come to Britain from France under Labour's 'one in one out' deal but only 281 have been deported

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed 281 small boat migrants have been deported back to France under the deal, but 350 admitted.

Economics

15 h. ago 'Done and dusted': Government stand firm over Andy Burnham block despite 50 Labour MPs objecting

A letter from MPs warned that denying local members a choice reinforces the notion that politics is a 'remote stitch-up' by a 'small group of people at the very top in London'

Politics

16 h. ago Labour accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced

In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’

Economics

16 h. ago 50 MPs sign letter against Labour's decision to block Andy Burnham from Westminster by

Andy Burnham is widely seen as a challenger to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.

Events

16 h. ago Andy Burnham decision ‘done and dusted’, insists minister amid Labour anger

MPs have signed a letter saying that denying local members a real choice reinforces the idea that politics is a ‘remote stitch-up’.

Politics

17 h. ago Starmer dismisses Labour MPs' demand for rethink on blocking rival Andy Burnham from standing in by

More than 50 MPs have signed a letter urging the party's ruling national executive committee to look again at the issue.

Events

17 h. ago Keir Starmer told 'consider your position' after 'disgusting decision' in Labour mutiny

The Prime Minister is facing a deepening mutiny after Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was blocked from contesting a by-election which many said was his pathway to launching a leadership bid

Politics

17 h. ago Revolution Bars set to go into administration with 2,200 jobs at risk after owners criticised Labour's 'regressive' budget

Parent company Revel Collective which owns the 62 bars across the UK put itself up for sale last October after facing what it called 'a continued period of external challenges'.

Events

17 h. ago Childhood teddy bears of Holocaust survivors serve as stark reminders of young lives stolen by Nazis

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, three survivors recall their stories, and a precious item from their childhood that they still have.

Society

17 h. ago Pubs bailout could come TODAY but business rates reliefs 'will be temporary' and hospitality pleas set to be snubbed

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce around £100million a year of extra support for business rates until 2029 after a major revolt by Labour MPs.

Science

18 h. ago Starmer facing growing Labour rebellion as dozens of MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Senior Labour figures have called for unity as a growing number of MPs express concern over the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election

Events

18 h. ago Labour set to fail on its manifesto pledge on potholes, analysis reveals

In its 2024 manifesto pledge, Labour promised to fix 'an additional one million potholes in England in each year of the next parliament'. However, an investigation reveals it is set to fall well short.

Events

18 h. ago Jake Paul’s fiancee Jutta Leerdam shows off incredible figure in black bikini as she enjoys hot tub with boxer

JAKE PAUL's fiancée Jutta Leerdam set pulses racing this week with a steamy clip of the couple on social media. The 27-year-old is preparing to represent the Netherlands in the Winter Olympics next month. The speed skater has been hard at work preparing for next month's competition. But she's also making sure to take as...

Politics

18 h. ago Chancellor expected to unveil £300m pub support package after backlash

Pubs are expected to receive around £100 million a year until 2029 through additional financial support.

Economics

18 h. ago Labour civil war: 50 Labour MPs sign letter objecting to blocking Andy Burnham from by

Labour MPs warn Keir Starmer decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton by-election could be a “real gift” to Reform UK

Events

19 h. ago Ground rents for leaseholders to be capped at £250 a year in Starmer bid to placate Labour MPs

New leasehold flats will be banned and existing leaseholders will get the right to switch to commonhold in a bid to give homeowners greater control over their properties.

Economics

20 h. ago Blocking Andy Burnham makes Keir Starmer look 'weak and insecure', says Scots MP

Brian Leishman said Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) should meet again and reverse the decision to prevent the Greater Manchester Mayor from making the Gorton and Denton by-election shortlist.

Events