Politics

Growing calls for UK to withdraw from treaty banning landmines

Calls are growing for the UK to withdraw from the treaty banning the use of landmines.

Highs and lows of Five-Year Keir: The PM's journey from Doughty Street to Downing Street

From Doughty Street to Downing Street: from human rights barrister in a left-wing chambers to a prime minister tough on rioters and illegal migrants.

Online safety protections for children 'not up for negotiation' in US trade talks

Online safety protections for children are "not up for negotiation" in US trade talks, a minister has said, amid speculation they could be watered…

Trump's tariffs will have an impact before too long – but how will the UK respond?

The list has landed.

Woman whose son Martyn Hett died in Manchester Arena terror attack welcomes new law in his name

There is a certain steel about a mother who has lost a child.

Trump has acted for his country, I will act in Britain's interests, says Starmer

Donald Trump has acted for his country and I will act in Britain's interests, Sir Keir Starmer has said after the US president imposed 10% tariffs…

Martyn's Law: Terrorism response bill named after Manchester Arena bombing victim becomes law

New legislation to make venues protect the public in the event of a terror attack, named in memory of a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing,…

More than 400 Sikh groups call on Starmer to launch 'promised' inquiry on Golden Temple massacre

More than 400 Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations are calling on Sir Keir Starmer to launch an inquiry he promised into potential British involvement…

'My lawyers are ready' for questions about corruption claims, ex-minister tells Sky News

Tulip Siddiq has told Sky News her "lawyers are ready" to handle any formal questions about allegations she is involved in corruption in Bangladesh.

Number 10's downplaying of its Chagos win is a sign of Donald Trump's unpredictability

Getting Donald Trump to sign off the Chagos Islands deal is a big win for Number 10 and a vindication of Sir Keir Starmer's softly, softly approach…

VAT on private school fees has had 'damaging effect' on children, court hears

Several private schools, as well as some pupils and their parents, have launched a legal challenge over the government imposing VAT on private schools.

Payouts for departing civil servants capped at £95,000 under voluntary exit scheme

The most senior and long-serving civil servants could be offered a maximum of £95,000 to quit their jobs as part of a government efficiency drive.

Step to legally prevent new 'two-tier' sentencing guidelines begins today, justice secretary says

A bill to legally prevent new sentencing guidelines on how ethnic minority criminals should be punished will be introduced today, the justice secretary…

12