The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Sunak took £500,000 worth of private jet trips in less than a fortnight

Lib Dems criticise ‘shocking waste of taxpayers’ money’ as Cabinet Office document reveals PM’s flight costs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Firm at centre of Sunak conflict of interest row attended Downing Street event

Exclusive: Bosses of childcare firm part owned by PM’s wife were at No 11 reception hours after he was quizzed by MPs about links

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

UK Government must shelve ‘ill thought out’ nuclear plans, warn Scottish Greens

The Scottish Greens have called for Downing Street to shelve plans for new oil and gas exploration and nuclear power...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Concerns refugees could be 'forced out of hotels' and 'pushed into homelessness' under new government plans

Downing Street have confirmed reports of a package which would see Afghan refugees removed from hotel accommodation

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

Downing Street urges teachers not to strike during summer GCSE and A-Level exams

Teaching leaders refuse to rule out strike action during exam season

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon's big highs and lows as she officially leaves First Minister post

After nearly nine years in power, Nicola Sturgeon has officially tendered her resignation as First Minister of Scotland in a letter to King Charles.

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

Current rules ‘strike right balance’, says No 10, after MPs duped by fake firm

One minister acknowledged that the videos, released by campaign group Led By Donkeys, were ‘pretty unedifying’ even if no rules were broken,

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

PM facing Tory rebellions on small boats legislation ahead of Commons return

Amendments have been proposed to the Illegal Migration Bill from both the liberal and the right wings of the Conservative Party.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

Michael Gove defends UK government plan to ban laughing gas

Levelling up secretary says it is right to outlaw use of nitrous oxide because it fuels antisocial behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

Labour slam 'empty rhetoric' on local crime as Rishi Sunak unveils 'jumpsuit' vandal plan

Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper accused the Tories of empty rhetoric on antisocial behaviour while there are so few police on the beat to take enforcement action or prevent crime

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023