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DUP MPs 'Unanimously' Agree To Vote Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
Brexit
DUP MPs "Unanimously" Agree To Vote Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MPs will vote against Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework on Wednesday, party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed.
Top Stories: Boris Johnson To Publish Defence Ahead Of Partygate Probe, Met Police Could Be Broken Up
Political parties
Top Stories: Boris Johnson To Publish Defence Ahead Of Partygate Probe, Met Police Could Be Broken Up
Boris Johnson’s lawyers will publish a dossier of evidence on Monday to argue he did not knowingly mislead Parliament over ‘partygate’, ahead of Wednesday’s privileges committee, which will question him on the matter.
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Brexit
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak will put his Windsor framework deal with the European Union to a House of Commons vote on Wednesday in a bid to get MPs' seal of approval on his work to bring the long-running dispute over Northern Ireland to an end.
Senior Tory Defends Pension Tax Cut As A 'Basic Decent Principle'
Economy
Senior Tory Defends Pension Tax Cut As A "Basic Decent Principle"
Oliver Dowden has defended the government's decision to lift the £1m cap on pension pots, a move set to benefit around 1m wealthy pensioners, in the face of claims that it is a tax cut for the wealthy.
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains 'A Long Way Away'
Economy
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains "A Long Way Away"
Rishi Sunak has made it through Budget week without a major hitch, continuing his recent momentum and boosting hopes among Conservative MPs that he is starting to drag his party back to a position where it has a fighting chance at the next General Election.
Tory MP Steve Brine Under Investigation By Standards Watchdog For Lobbying
Parliament
Tory MP Steve Brine Under Investigation By Standards Watchdog For Lobbying
Chair of the health select committee Steve Brine is being investigated by parliament's commissioner for standards for potential breaches of lobbying rules.
Top Stories: Nurses Pay Deal Struck, New Raab Bullying Accusations, Braverman Travels to Rwanda
Home affairs
Top Stories: Nurses Pay Deal Struck, New Raab Bullying Accusations, Braverman Travels to Rwanda
The government has reached a deal with unions for nurses following months of the biggest strike action by nurses in NHS history.
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
Economy
What Economists Say About Key Spring Budget Announcements
One of the UK's leading independent economic research units, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has issued its verdict on key elements of Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget: tax, childcare, and health related benefits.
TikTok Banned On Government Devices In New Security Rules
Technology
TikTok Banned On Government Devices In New Security Rules
TikTok will be banned on government devices, and only pre-approved apps will be allowed across all government phones, Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden has confirmed.
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Economy
What Is Really Happening With Inflation?
Inflation has been one of the central challenges facing the government as it attempts to improve the UK's gloomy economic outlook, and in Wednesday's Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was keen to stress that his "plan is working" to bring it down.
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
Economy
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget appears to have maintained unity within the Conservative party, with few signs of dissent in the early reactions to Wednesday's Spring Budget announcement from Tory backbenchers.
What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
Economy
What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt referred to the assessment of the Office for Budget Responsibility at the start of his Spring Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday, including their forecast that "the UK will not now enter a technical recession this year". 
Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
Rishi Sunak is refusing to take up a previous Conservative party policy of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands after many failed attempts by Tory governments to deliver it.
Jeremy Hunt Overhauls Childcare And Pensions In Spring Budget As UK Avoids Recession
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Overhauls Childcare And Pensions In Spring Budget As UK Avoids Recession
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said the UK is not entering a "technical recession" as he delivered his Spring Budget to MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Jeremy Hunt Scraps Lifetime Cap On Pension Allowance
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Scraps Lifetime Cap On Pension Allowance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has scrapped the £1m cap on the pension lifetime tax allowance in a bid to incentivise over 55s, particularly doctors, to stay in the workplace.
All The Major Announcements In The Spring Budget: Childcare, Energy and Pensions Boost
Economy
All The Major Announcements In The Spring Budget: Childcare, Energy and Pensions Boost
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a confident Spring Budget to MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday with measures intended to boost the UK's workforce as he confirmed the UK was no longer in "technical recession".

Top Stories: Major Childcare Overhaul, Energy Price Guarantee Extended, Doctors On Strike
Economy
Top Stories: Major Childcare Overhaul, Energy Price Guarantee Extended, Doctors On Strike
Major childcare support is set to be announced by the government today as Jeremy Hunt attempts to tackle the UK’s poor economic growth and economic inactivity in his Budget.
Virtual Reality 'Metaverse' Could Pose New Dangers To Children Online
Technology
Virtual Reality "Metaverse" Could Pose New Dangers To Children Online
Parliamentarians will be warned that the landmark Online Safety Bill may not currently go far enough to protect from emerging child safety threats posed by online virtual reality communities known as the "metaverse".
Housing Developers At Risk Of Market Ban After Not Signing Building Safety Contract
Communities
Housing Developers At Risk Of Market Ban After Not Signing Building Safety Contract
Eleven housing developers face a ban from constructing new buildings in England, having failed so far to sign the contract committing them to remediating safety issues.
DUP Leader Meeting US President Joe Biden To Discuss Windsor Framework
Brexit
DUP Leader Meeting US President Joe Biden To Discuss Windsor Framework
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is expected to have face-to-face discussions with US President Joe Biden in Washington later this week as his party continues to weigh up whether to endorse Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework deal.
Top Stories: Joe Biden Accepts Northern Ireland Invite, Illegal Migration Bill Passes MPs
Foreign affairs
Top Stories: Joe Biden Accepts Northern Ireland Invite, Illegal Migration Bill Passes MPs
US president Joe Biden has accepted Rishi Sunak's invitation to visit Northern Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement next month, during a meeting between the two leaders in San Diego.

Jeremy Hunt Considered A Windfall Tax 'Price Floor' For Oil And Gas Companies
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Considered A Windfall Tax "Price Floor" For Oil And Gas Companies
Changes to the Energy Profits Levy that would introduce a “price floor” for the windfall tax have been under consideration in the Treasury, following concerns investment in the North Sea is at risk, PoliticsHome understands.
Tory Party Chair Has Apologised For Suella Braverman Email Calling Civil Service An 'Activist Blob'
Political parties
Tory Party Chair Has Apologised For Suella Braverman Email Calling Civil Service An "Activist Blob"
Chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands has apologised to the cabinet secretary Simon Case over an email sent to party supporters last week in Suella Braverman's name in which the civil service was described as an "activist blob".
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
Economy
Treasury Made Early Hours Scramble To Avert Tech Crisis With Silicon Valley Bank Deal
It wasn't until the early hours of Monday morning that the government was able to get an emergency deal with HSBC over the line to rescue UK branch of the collapsed US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
MPs Face TikTok Ban On Government Devices But Critics Say It's 'Too Little, Too Late'
Technology
MPs Face TikTok Ban On Government Devices But Critics Say It's "Too Little, Too Late"
The government is set to ban TikTok on government devices after a security review is believed to have identified data risks associated with the Chinese-owned company.
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Foreign affairs
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Rishi Sunak has announced an extra £5bn for defence spending, as the government is set to publish its security Integrated review update this afternoon in response to evolving threats from across the globe, including Russia and China.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak To Sign Major Security Deal, Doctors On Strike, Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Foreign affairs
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak To Sign Major Security Deal, Doctors On Strike, Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Rishi Sunak has travelled to San Diego where he will meet US president Joe Biden and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese to sign a new nuclear submarine deal.
Government Moving 'At Pace' To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Economy
Government Moving "At Pace" To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The Government is urgently working on plans to help businesses in the UK after the collapse of US-based Silicon Valley Bank, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said.
Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
Brexit
Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
After a winter of economic turmoil Rishi Sunak is still struggling to turn around the government's tattered reputation back home, but on the global stage he is enjoying greater success.
Rishi Sunak Says He Would Not Hand Out Honours To Family Members
Parliament
Rishi Sunak Says He Would Not Hand Out Honours To Family Members
Rishi Sunak has said he would not put forward his own family members for honours, in response to a question about criticism aimed at Boris Johnson for nominating his father for a knighthood.
Half Of UK Charities Fear Financial Collapse, Polling Shows
Communities
Half Of UK Charities Fear Financial Collapse, Polling Shows
Over half of all charities in a recent poll have said they fear financial collapse amid unprecedented demand and a huge drop in donations in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
Rishi Sunak Says Small Boats Plan Does Not Break International Law Ahead Of Summit With 'Friend' Macron
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Says Small Boats Plan Does Not Break International Law Ahead Of Summit With "Friend" Macron
Rishi Sunak has insisted that his plan to tackle small boat crossings is compliant with international law, ahead of a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Tory Peer Questions 'Outlandish' Government Plans For Child Asylum Seekers
Home affairs
Tory Peer Questions "Outlandish" Government Plans For Child Asylum Seekers
A Conservative peer has called the government’s new plans for unaccompanied minors claiming asylum in the UK “outlandish”.
Top Stories: Britain Will Pay France £480m To Stop Small Boats, HS2 Project Delayed Again
Transport
Top Stories: Britain Will Pay France £480m To Stop Small Boats, HS2 Project Delayed Again
Britain will pay France £480m across three years as part of an agreement to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
Belfast MP Says Northern Ireland “Addiction To Veto” Could Compromise Stormont Brake
Brexit
Belfast MP Says Northern Ireland “Addiction To Veto” Could Compromise Stormont Brake
A Northern Ireland MP believes devolved government has “an addiction to veto” that means Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal could inadvertently add “another layer of dysfunction” to an already volatile political situation.
Top Stories: Boris Johnson Gave Dominic Raab Conduct Warning, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
Home affairs
Top Stories: Boris Johnson Gave Dominic Raab Conduct Warning, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
Former prime minister Boris Johnson is reported to have privately warned his deputy Dominic Raab about his conduct and has given evidence to the inquiry investigating bullying allegations against Raab.