The sugar levy currently imposed on carbonated soft drinks may soon be broadened to include pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes, according to new government proposals. Officials are seeking public feedback on…
The UK government has announced that asylum seekers convicted of sexual offences will be barred from remaining in the country. Currently, those sentenced to over a year in prison, as…
Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Reform UK’s candidate for the inaugural Greater Lincolnshire mayor, has appeared to diverge from party leader Nigel Farage regarding perspectives on children with special educational needs (SEND).…
Brendan Cox, the widower of murdered MP Jo Cox, has urged the band Kneecap to issue a “genuine apology” following the release of video footage in which the group allegedly…
Sir Tony Blair has urged a comprehensive reassessment of net zero initiatives, contending that current strategies focusing on restricting energy use and curbing fossil fuel output are “destined to fail”.…
Voters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May. These are the first local elections since the general election was held in July 2024.…
An independent report has concluded burying electricity cables underground or out at sea is far more expensive than using overhead lines. The study by the Institution of Engineering and Technology…
The UK’s trade ties with the EU may hold greater significance than its relationship with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC. Despite currently prioritising discussions with Washington,…
Reform UK’s mayoral candidate for Greater Lincolnshire has been confirmed as eligible to stand in the upcoming election, following a review of her qualifications by the region’s electoral authorities. Concerns…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), established to reduce US government expenditure, asserts that it has saved, on average, more than $10 billion each week since the start of…