Andy Burnham has continued to appoint members of his ministerial team, including several Labour MPs known for their Christian faith and public service. Jonathan Reynolds has been named secretary of state for business…

Andy Burnham has pledged to lead a 'cost-of-living government', making financial support for households his first priority after taking office. At his first cabinet meeting, Burnham announced a temporary six-month cut in VAT…

A group of ten Australians has lodged a complaint with UNHCR, arguing that their government's continued support for coal and gas exports is contributing to climate-related harm and violating their human rights. The…

Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after opposition parties called for an inquiry into his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Conservatives, SNP, and Liberal Democrats have urged the Speaker to…

Keir Starmer has summoned major technology companies to Downing Street amid mounting pressure from bereaved families calling for stronger action on online harms affecting children. Parents whose children died in incidents linked to…

A planned six-day strike by resident doctors in England is set to go ahead after talks between the Government and the British Medical Association (BMA) broke down. In response, ministers have withdrawn a…

The Government is launching a major pilot scheme to explore the impact of restricting social media use among teenagers. Three hundred young people will take part, divided into groups experiencing different measures: complete…

The Home Office has declined to reveal how many failed asylum seeker families have accepted a new government offer of up to £40,000 to leave the UK voluntarily. The pilot scheme allows families…

Newly released government documents show that Keir Starmer was warned about potential 'reputational risks' before appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the USA. The detailed files record the vetting process and…