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The document has been described as the core policy statement coming from No 10 Yesterday the pro-Brexit Guido Fawkes website published a list of items that it said could be banned

What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former c

Sudan: Sanctions Against Commanders Implicated in Sudan Rapes 'Seek Accountability', Says UK Minister

[allAfrica] Geneva -- UK Development Minister Kirsty McNeill says that sanctions her government has announced against military commanders suspected of atrocities, including conflic

UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI

Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw

UK and Caribbean to begin ‘dialogue’ within next year after slavery reparations call

Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward The UK has agreed to “structured dialogue” in the next year with Caribbean nat

UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court

Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on

UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling

Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers

Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault

The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

Ella Baron on the future of care workers in Britain – cartoon

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Major business group calls for fundamental change in UK-EU relationship

A major UK business group has called on the government to "fundamentally reassess" the country's relationship with the EU, as it said the current system is still "failing to delive

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

Mahmood accused of hardening rules for 200,000 successful asylum applicants

People previously told they could apply for indefinite leave after five years now come under 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plan Shabana Mahmood has been accused of causing “distress

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.

No amount of sliding in the polls can shake Kemi Badenoch’s self-belief – or alter her party’s direction | Andy Beckett

Two years in to her leadership, Badenoch continues to take the Tories ever-rightwards, into comfort-zone Conservatism What happens to a political leader who is too sure of themself

Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told

Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.

Activists across Europe prepare two days of protests against datacentres

More than 100 campaign groups will join together in 15 countries this week to call for a halt to major AI projects Protesters across Europe are planning two days of action against

Ministers to target ‘wild west’ of ebikes blocking pavements

Exclusive: Consultation led by Department for Transport will consider parking standards, fleet sizes and insurance requirements Ministers are seeking to end the “wild west” of park

How irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print | Frances Ryan

Despite the partial U-turn on care worker visas, the staff who keep the system afloat still face a hostile environment If you want to see the senselessness of Britain’s immigration

More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift

The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

Poundland supplier urges 'thorough' state probe into owner's conduct

A major Poundland supplier has urged the government to "thoroughly investigate" the conduct of its majority owner as the discount chain teeters on the brink of collapse.

Parliament risks 'catastrophic event' without urgent renovation

The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.

MPs urge online retailers to stop selling AI toys over child harm fears

AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling th

Reform councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape

A Reform UK councillor says he is "shocked and dismayed" after being charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

Burnham will 'reshape Commonwealth' as he joins King in Caribbean

The prime minister has said the UK will play a leading role reshaping the Commonwealth, including pursuing a debt "reset" to help nations struggling with higher borrowing costs.

Ministers to hold urgent talks with Poundland chiefs

The government is to hold an urgent meeting with Poundland bosses amid growing recriminations over the discount retailer's ownership.

Trans activists protest in front of new Harry Potter store in London

A YouGuv poll shows how popular Donald Trump was in the United Kingdom in November 2025 compared to September 2026 👀

Supreme Court of United Kingdom denies former owners of PrivatBank permission to appeal decision of English court

Maspalomas Costa Canaria strengthens its promotion in the United Kingdom with a digital campaign that anticipates five million advertising impressions

United Kingdom: Government Confirms Final Earned Settlement Framework

Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities

Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will say The British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for tho

The pollsters had got it wrong on the US midterms, said Nige. That aged well | John Crace

After his embarrassment of epic proportions, Farage turned up at PMQs – the last place anyone would expect to find him In what counts as breaking news on this slowest of slow Wedne

Power deal between Labour and Greens in Sheffield

Fran Belbin tells a council meeting to expect the current Labour - Green administration to continue.

Watch: PM and Ed Miliband play steel drums in Antigua

Watch: Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband play steel drums in Antigua

Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results

Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.

Want to know what all your co-workers earn? Be careful what you wish for | André Spicer

A new proposal for openness about pay could have unexpected downsides – if workers become demotivated, resentful and more likely to quit Would you like to know what your colleagues