News

Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.

Our Articles

Mainstream Headlines

8731 headlines found — Page 576 of 728

Express Politics18 Mar 2026

DWP update on state pension age change key dates as first rise begins in April

A big review is taking place on when further rises will happen with concerns life expectancy is going down in some areas

Express Politics18 Mar 2026

Starmer set for another screeching U-turn after Rayner mutiny on 'un-British' immigration

The former Deputy Prime Minister condemned the Home Secretary's plans to extend the settlement time for migrants who have already lived in the UK from five years to up to 20 years.

Immigration
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise

Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end "uncertainty" over future prices caused by the conflict.

Environment
The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

Labour promised change for Britain. We are running out of time to deliver it | Angela Rayner

A speech delivered last night by Labour’s former deputy prime minister has intensified the debate about the party’s future. We reproduce an edited extract of it here When the British people voted for us, they voted for change and against a government that did not stand up for their interests. They were disillusioned by a system that is rigged against them, which they want us to transform. The Labour party is at its best when we are bold, when we stand for and stand by our values, and show we are

Express Politics18 Mar 2026

Andrew Neil tears apart Rachel Reeves over Brexit in brutal putdown

The broadcaster hit out at Labour's "outdated obsession" with Brussels.

Guido Fawkes18 Mar 2026

Ex-Tory MP Crispin Blunt Charged With Drug Offences

Crispin Blunt has been charged with four drug offences, including the possession of meth and cannabis. The ex-justice minister is due in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 25th March…

PoliticsReformCrime
The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead

Leader uses first major economic speech to prioritise public services and reduction of inequality over growth UK politics live – latest updates A government led by the Green party would not set targets for GDP growth but would instead focus on people’s mental health, social cohesion and community welfare, Zack Polanski has said in a major speech to set out his plans for the economy. In his first policy address since taking over as leader of the Greens in England and Wales six months ago, Polan

PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentHealthcare
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Guido Fawkes18 Mar 2026

Ed Davey Calls for GB News Censorship Days After Giving Extended Interview to Channel

Ed Davey used one of his only two PMQs questions to accuse GB News of being “Reform propaganda“, and called for even more Ofcom censorship to stop GBN somehow “turn[ing] our great country into their vision of Trump’s America“. Just four days ago he gave a long form interview to the channel’s Chief Political Correspondent…

Politics
Conservative Home18 Mar 2026

PMQs: Badenoch gets no answer as to whether the PM ever spoke to Mandelson before appointing him

The Prime Minister dodged questions about his handling of Mandelson to claim the Conservative leader had wanted to go to war. The Speaker pointed out that it was not Opposition Question Time. The post PMQs: Badenoch gets no answer as to whether the PM ever spoke to Mandelson before appointing him appeared first on Conservative Home.

Defence