Politics
Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.
29 Aug 2026 5 min 0
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FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
28 Aug 2026 4 min 0
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Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
28 Aug 2026 2 min 0
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Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
28 Aug 2026 2 min 0
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South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
28 Aug 2026 2 min 0
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UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.
28 Aug 2026 2 min 0
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Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
28 Aug 2026 3 min 0
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'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
28 Aug 2026 5 min 0
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all politi
28 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
28 Aug 2026 4 min 0
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Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
28 Aug 2026 4 min 0
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Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit
Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".
27 Aug 2026 2 min 0