No 10 says ‘final HS2 decision’ was made at conference despite video The Prime Minister’s official spokesman suggested the recording was merely part of ‘preparatory work’. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Rishi Sunak urged to shift rightwards in King’s Speech The PM is being urged to ‘shape the political agenda’ ahead of the general election expected next year The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Brexiteer Tory MP who ‘exposed himself to staff member and trapped him in hotel bathroom’ facing suspension Peter Bone, who denies the allegations, was also found to have ‘repeatedly pressurised’ employee to give him a massage in the office The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Senior Tories back Labour push to ‘bulldoze’ opposition to housebuilding Ex-Tory housing minister calls for 442,000 homes a year, while Liz Truss prepares to set out her own plans to cut red tape The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Ministers press for opening of Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza Defence minister James Heappey warned of the ‘almost inevitable’ impact on civilians in Gaza of conflict with Israel. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Government to allow prisons to release some offenders 18 days early to ease overcrowding – as it happened Justice secretary says move will not apply to anyone serving a life sentence and those released will be tagged The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Israel’s offensive in Gaza will be ‘horrific’, UK minister warns James Heappey says Hamas’ use of ‘human shields’ would make preventing civilian deaths ‘incredibly difficult’ The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
UK net migration will start falling to pre-Brexit levels, analysis shows Students and recent arrivals will begin to return and current record figure of 606,000 will be halved in coming years The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Sunak to address MPs as Israeli invasion of Gaza looms Rishi Sunak will address MPs on Monday as politicians return to Westminster amid renewed conflict in the Middle East. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Charities urge Sunak not to abandon Renters Reform Bill The legislation has long been stalled in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Tory MPs urge rightward shift from Sunak The PM is being urged to ‘shape the political agenda’ ahead of the general election expected next year. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Water metering should be compulsory in England, advisers likely to say Exclusive: expert panel will tell government there is no other way to manage higher demand as stress on supplies intensifies The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
Sunak to address MPs as fears grow over escalating conflict in Gaza The Prime Minister will address MPs on Monday as politicians return to Westminster amid renewed conflict in the Middle East. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
The human factor: why Australia's net zero transition risks failing unless it is fair This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition. The Conversation · Oct 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Sunak meets King of Jordan as Gaza offensive looms Rishi Sunak held talks with King Abdullah of Jordan in Downing Street.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Cleverly: UK and Israel committed to international law, as Gaza offensive looms The Foreign Secretary urged Israel to show restraint as concerns mount about the fate of civilians in Gaza.
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023 Sunak promises to ‘always’ stand with Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 More questions for civil service boss who said Carrie Johnson was real PM Covid inquiry expected to quiz Simon Case over ‘treasure trove’ of official correspondence
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Work has stopped on HS2, but the Tories are still digging Britain into a hole The loss of a national asset that would have aided ‘levelling up’ shows how little Rishi Sunak is really committed to long-termism
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 The Observer view on Keir Starmer: Labour is ready to govern, but can it deliver on growth without spending? As it stands to inherit a country and economy that is on its knees, the party will need to navigate fiscal caution with offering voters hope
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Sunak promises to ‘stand with Israel’ as Amnesty says failure to mention Palestinians ‘deeply troubling’ Sunak promises ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Sunak offers firm backing to Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Israel PM warns ‘next stage is coming’ as thousands of Palestinians flee in Gaza Military geared-up for ground offensive as ‘safe passages’ in enclave bombed
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Sunak promises to ‘stand with’ Israel and British Jews, a week on from attack Rishi Sunak has promised ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community a week on from the attack by Hamas.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Tens of thousands march in UK as situation worsens in Gaza Marchers filled the streets of central London as thousands also gathered in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and other parts of the UK.