The UK government has released new guidelines for assessing oil and gas project applications, mandating comprehensive environmental impact assessments. These assessments must now account for emissions from the combustion of…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has advocated for diplomatic negotiations over military escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. This follows reports that President Trump is considering joining potential Israeli strikes against…
The UK government is expanding its Warm Home Discount, doubling the number of households receiving a £150 energy bill reduction this winter. This follows a change in eligibility criteria. All…
The UK government plans to criminalize pornography depicting strangulation and suffocation, citing concerns about its link to violent sexual encounters. In a House of Commons statement, Dame Diana Johnson highlighted…
A Belfast man has been sentenced to prison for threatening online communications and property damage targeting Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister and a fellow politician. Aaron Thomas Curragh, 34, pleaded…
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to welfare reforms, despite anticipated dissent from within the Labour party. This follows the unveiling of draft legislation…
Westminster’s power dynamics, typically shaped by patronage, party loyalty, and various pressures, are undergoing a notable shift. The usual mechanisms of party discipline, wielded by parliamentary whips, are temporarily suspended.…
The Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has asserted that human rights law shouldn’t impede the deportation of foreign criminals. In a recent address to foreign ministers at the Council of Europe…
Addressing illegal immigration and reforming the asylum system are top priorities for the current government. The opposition leader has pledged to dismantle criminal networks facilitating illegal immigration, echoing previous government…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has explained his swift action in retrieving papers dropped by US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit. He stated that his primary concern…