New UK plan to reach net zero goal faces criticism<br />

New UK plan to reach net zero goal faces criticism ->

The strategy was drawn up after judges ruled existing plans weren't sufficient to meet climate targets.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:59:45 GMT)

Margaret Ferrier: MP faces Commons suspension for Covid train trip ->

If Margaret Ferrier's suspension is imposed, it would likely lead to a by-election in Rutherglen.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:53:39 GMT)

Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches ->

Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:29:53 GMT)

State pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward yet ->

The government is set to announce it will not yet bring forward the date for the pension age rise to 68.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:03:18 GMT)

PM pledges trans guidance for schools for summer term ->

Rishi Sunak promises clarity as union claims teachers are navigating a 'public minefield'.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:34:07 GMT)

No plans to increase capital gains tax, Labour says ->

The tax - paid on profits from selling an asset - is set at a lower rate than income tax.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:39:36 GMT)

Ministers given new guidance on WhatsApp use ->

It follows concerns over use of the messaging app for government business during the pandemic.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:11:30 GMT)

Warning UK car industry under threat without help ->

An industry veteran says the UK needs to follow the US and EU in helping with the shift to electric cars.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:36:28 GMT)

MP to undergo treatment for skin cancer ->

Luke Pollard says his diagnosis was "a bit of a shock", but he wanted to thank the NHS for looking after him.

(Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:56:57 GMT)

PMQs: Angela Rayner accuses Dominic Raab of failing rape victims ->

Angela Rayner calls on the justice secretary to apologise for the "collapse" in charge rate for rape.

(Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:05:39 GMT)

UK asylum: Ex-military bases to be used in migrant housing plan ->

The move will cut down on the use of private hotels, immigration minister Robert Jenrick says.

(Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:03:09 GMT)

Rishi Sunak's wife holds shares in childcare firm given Budget boost ->

Rishi Sunak faces questions over the shares and says his interests have been declared "in the normal way".

(Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:35:30 GMT)