Treasury minister issues warning to departments which fail to make 5% savings as he paves way for further cuts Darren Jones warned that Britain is ‘long overdue a reckoning with government spending’ The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
Departments which do not meet 5% cuts will not get new cash – Treasury minister Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones signalled that Government spending is ‘long overdue a reckoning’. The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
President Trump gives TikTok 75-day extension to sell its US business The president has signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a law requiring the sale or banning of the platform in the US. Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025
UK needs ‘reckoning with Government spending’, Treasury minister will say Darren Jones is asking ministers to justify every line of Government expenditure as he conducts the spending review. The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
UK-US relationship to reach 'next level' under Donald Trump, says Keir Starmer The president-elect will be sworn in to his second term in the White House on Monday, eight years after he first took the oath of office Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025
PM congratulates Donald Trump ahead of inauguration In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sent his congratulations to Mr Trump. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
Trump to start ‘two year race’ to change America and the world as he returns to the White House Mr Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president is set to be followed by scores of executive orders and a massive shift in domestic and global policy as allies hail his Maga revolution while critics fear a resurgence of fascism The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025
Trump ally says Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador job will not be blocked Newspapers had reported that new president might veto UK pick, as ministers brace for a turbulent four years The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
When Will TikTok Be Unbanned in the US and Could the Ban Spread to the UK? What We Know TikTok's US ban has raised questions about its potential reversal and whether similar restrictions might extend to the UK. International Business Times UK · Jan 19, 2025
Cat videos not a security threat, minister says as he rules out UK TikTok ban Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones downplayed concerns over security issues that have led to a US ban of the social media app The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025
Minister distances Government from Sir Sadiq Khan ‘resurgent fascism’ warning The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
Cat videos not a security threat, says minister as he rules out UK TikTok ban Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the Government was not currently intending to follow in the footsteps of the US and ban the app. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
Cabinet minister signals confidence in Lord Mandelson US ambassador approval There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 UK is ‘mid-negotiation’ with Mauritius on Chagos Islands deal Both countries have said they have made ‘good progress’ on a revised agreement.
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed Ms Siddiq resigned from her role as City minister on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Treasury minister says he would welcome Tulip Siddiq’s return Darren Jones ‘very happy’ to work with Siddiq in future despite criticism over her links to Bangladesh
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Treasury minister signals cutbacks in some public spending to pour more funds into dash for growth Cabinet ministers will have to meet face-to-face to come up with departmental savings to fund the Government’s priorities
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 UK politics: Streeting does not want ‘corridor care’ in UK hospitals to be normalised – as it happened Health secretary says treating patients in corridors because no beds available in wards is ‘undignified’ – but eradicating practice will take time
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025 Labour MPs call Rachel Reeves 'the temp' and compare her to Liz Truss RACHEL Reeves is being compared to Liz Truss and called a “temp” by her own Labour colleagues ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025 Labour warned not to cut spending to 'the bone' amid 'ruthless' budget warning LABOUR have been warned they cannot keep cutting public services to “the bone” and expect “economic success” following ministers being…
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 Who could be in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor? News analysis: Keir Starmer gave his beleaguered chancellor the vote of confidence on Monday morning, but if he decided on a change in the Treasury who could replace her?
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister Peter Kyle is set to unveil the Government’s AI action plan on Monday.
Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025 Rachel Reeves heads to China as pressure mounts as market turmoil derails government’s economic strategy The Chancellor has been criticised for continuing with a planned visit to China amid rising yields on government bonds