Latest news and analysis from Westminster and UK government.
The former Labour cabinet minister and Manchester mayor swept to victory in the northwest England constituency with 24,927 votes, a majority of 9,231 over Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon. The result, which came in the early hours of Friday morning,…
The United Kingdom has formally appointed Peter Vowles as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria, marking a significant diplomatic transition in one of Britain’s most important relationships in Africa. The appointment was announced by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development…
Communities Secretary Steve Reed has announced a comprehensive suite of policy interventions designed to eliminate corporate profiteering within the children’s social care sector and alleviate the severe pressures on the temporary housing market across London boroughs. Capping Profits in Children’s…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping package of 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The measures represent a significant escalation in the United Kingdom’s efforts to dismantle the financial, logistical, and…
Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo is set to appear before Parliament’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) this week for a closely watched session examining the future of the Civil Service, proposed updates to the Cabinet Manual, and the…
The European Union has entered a pivotal new chapter after formally launching the accession process for Ukraine and Moldova while simultaneously implementing its long-debated Pact on Migration and Asylum, two historic developments that could redefine the bloc’s political and demographic…
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has issued a report compelling the United Kingdom government to negotiate new arrangements with the European Union to support British touring artists. The report, titled “Cultural Touring in the EU” and published on June…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer conferred with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on June 13, 2026, regarding the military expenditure trajectory of the United Kingdom. Starmer confirmed the government will publish its comprehensive Defence Investment Plan prior to the upcoming NATO…
The United Kingdom government is navigating a substantial political crisis following the sudden resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey. Healey formally stepped down on Thursday, June 11, citing a fundamental dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury over…
Councillor Amanda Hopgood has officially commenced her term as the Mayor of Durham for the 2026 to 2027 civic year, marking a new chapter in a local government career that spans more than two decades. Hopgood, who previously made history…
