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Unions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules
Trade unions are putting pressure on the government to soften proposed changes to immigration rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to secure permanent residency in the UK. If the plans are approved, mo…
Unions warn against 'out of control' political spending
Trade unions have called for "out of control" political spending to be reined in, suggesting that the "health and integrity of democracy" have been threatened by donations totalling £72m to Reform UK. In a joint state…
Bo French’s remarks create rift among Texas Republicans ahead of elections
Texas Republicans are facing internal strife after Bo French's controversial remarks that could alienate Hispanic and Asian American voters. His comments threaten the party's recent efforts to build alliances with these…
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers from two British billionaires is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money. In short, how …
Hakeem Jeffries demands House Republicans remain in Washington to draft AI regulations, including data rules and an oversight body, after industry experts warn…
The Trump administration has repealed limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants, claiming it will lower energy prices and boost energy p…
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff for Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman, about recent revelations about Sen. Fe…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said two big donations given to his party are "100% compliant with the law today", but was not able say whether they would be…
An inheritance tax for farms was "a mistake" and Andy Burnham should use his premiership to listen to the countryside more, his longtime mentor Lord Blunkett h…
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice has apologised in the House of Commons for failing to declare a trip to Israel during a debate on pro-Israel influence o…
A former top civil servant received a record pay-off of nearly £860,000 after he was forced out of his job by Sir Keir Starmer, just 14 months after the then-…
Reform UK has chosen a former Metropolitan Police detective to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. The party says Pete Newman served …
The Liberal Democrats have selected Camden councillor Patrick Stillman as the party's candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. The se…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled official engagements on Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father Roy, who had Alzheimer's. He had been d…
