The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Sunak’s big green gamble: the story behind the PM’s decision to U-turn

With PM’s electoral options narrowing, strategists came to conclusion policy could help create dividing line with Labour

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Britain continuing India trade talks despite allegations of murder in Canada

Downing Street recognised the claims as ‘serious’ but was ‘not looking to conflate’ them with trade talks with Delhi.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

'Very serious': Downing Street speaks out on Russell Brand allegations

DOWNING Street has spoken out on the allegations against comedian Russell Brand, warning they are "very serious and concerning".

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

Whitehall mandarins ‘asked Queen to raise concerns about Boris Johnson’s behaviour’

Staff discussed asking the late Queen to pass on the concerns to the former PM during his private audiences with her

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Keir Starmer is borrowing from Tony Blair, but that doesn’t make him a Blairite

One thing they share is the belief that the purpose of politics is to make things happen – and you only get to do that by winning power

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak considers banning Chinese officials from half of AI summit

Exclusive: Bletchley Park event, to be attended by world leaders, is taking place as concerns grow about Beijing spying on the west

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Starmer criticised by left and right after setting out plan to stop Channel crossings

Labour leader accused of pandering to anti-migrant sentiments by those on the left while Tories seize on proposal for deal with EU

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Ministers discuss winter preparations amid NHS pressures and high energy bills

Waiting times in the health service and energy security were among issues on the agenda at the Tuesday meeting.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Government examines claims French migrant officers ‘falling short’ of standard

Downing Street said the UK was working closely with French authorities despite claims about the activity of a ‘small minority’ of border officials.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023