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Former Armed Forces Minister 'Not Confident' That Europe Will Rise To Defence Challenge
Defence
Former Armed Forces Minister "Not Confident" That Europe Will Rise To Defence Challenge
A former defence minister has said he is not confident that a "coalition of the willing" can deliver sufficient military protection for Ukraine due to the expense involved.
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Environment
By Matt Western MP
An official register of fire safety certificates will protect homeowners from bad actors
Worries over falsified fire certificates are compounding home owners' misery
Keir Starmer Pays Tribute To 'Bravery And Sacrifice” Of British Troops After JD Vance Controversy
Defence
Keir Starmer Pays Tribute To "Bravery And Sacrifice” Of British Troops After JD Vance Controversy
Keir Starmer paid tribute to the "bravery and sacrifice" of British troops at Prime Minister's Questions after comments made by the vice president of the United States triggered outrage in Britain.
National Service Would Help Bolster UK Troops In Ukraine, Says Ex-Defence Minister
Defence
National Service Would Help Bolster UK Troops In Ukraine, Says Ex-Defence Minister
The government should restore national service to bolster the potential deployment of British troops to Ukraine under a peace deal, a former defence minister has told PoliticsHome.
Give Asylum Seekers Right To Work to Reduce Spend on Migrant Hotels, Lib Dem MP Says
Defence
Give Asylum Seekers Right To Work to Reduce Spend on Migrant Hotels, Lib Dem MP Says
The government should let asylum seekers work while they await a decision on their case, a Liberal Democrat member of the international development committee has said.
Nigel Farage Says JD Vance Is 'Wrong, Wrong, Wrong' After Claims He Insulted British Troops
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Says JD Vance Is "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" After Claims He Insulted British Troops
Nigel Farage has said JD Vance was “wrong, wrong, wrong” after the US vice president appeared to describe the prospect of an Anglo-French force in Ukraine as “20,000 troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years”.
Keir Starmer Says He Is “Full Of Admiration” For British Troops After JD Vance Remarks
Defence
Keir Starmer Says He Is “Full Of Admiration” For British Troops After JD Vance Remarks
Keir Starmer is "full of admiration for all British troops" who have served their country, the Prime Minister's spokesperson has said. 
Keir Starmer Calls Choosing Between US and EU 'Totally Unserious'
Defence
Keir Starmer Calls Choosing Between US and EU "Totally Unserious"
It is “totally unserious” to suggest that the UK must choose between siding with Europe or the United States in its approach to the war in Ukraine, Keir Starmer has said.
UK Willing To Put 'Boots On The Ground And Planes In The Air' To Defend Ukraine Peace Deal
Defence
UK Willing To Put "Boots On The Ground And Planes In The Air" To Defend Ukraine Peace Deal
A European "coalition of the willing" including the UK is ready to defend Ukraine militarily in the event of a peace deal, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said following a meeting of leaders in London.
Starmer: UK And France To Work On Plan To End Ukraine Conflict
Defence
Starmer: UK And France To Work On Plan To End Ukraine Conflict
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the United Kingdom and France will work with Ukraine on a "plan to stop the fighting" that will then be discussed with the United States.
Equalities Committee Chair Warns UK Not 'Immune' To US Anti-Diversity Drive
Communities
Equalities Committee Chair Warns UK Not "Immune" To US Anti-Diversity Drive
The chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee has said she is concerned that diversity and inclusion (DEI) schemes in the UK could be impacted by attacks from US President Donald Trump.
UK Agrees £2.26 Billion Loan To Ukraine
Defence
UK Agrees £2.26 Billion Loan To Ukraine
The UK announced a new loan of £2.6bn for Ukraine on Saturday linked to frozen Russian assets.
Senior Tories Voice Concern That Party Has No Clear Plan To Fight Reform
Political parties
Senior Tories Voice Concern That Party Has No Clear Plan To Fight Reform
Senior Tories have privately expressed concern that the party does not yet have a coherent strategy for taking the fight to Reform UK.
Foreign Aid Should Not Be Spent On Migrant Hotels, Says Labour MP
Defence
Foreign Aid Should Not Be Spent On Migrant Hotels, Says Labour MP
A Labour MP has urged the government to protect foreign aid money from being spent on migrant hotels as Keir Starmer faces a party divide over his decision to cut the overseas development budget.
International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
Foreign affairs
International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over the government's decision to cut the foreign aid budget.
'Very Good Chance' Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Defence
"Very Good Chance" Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Donald Trump has said there is a "very good chance" that the US and UK will agree a trade deal that removes tariffs between the two countries.
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Defence
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for a state visit to the UK and has said he will visit in the near future as he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington.
Trump Could Give English Universities Recruitment Boost, Says Watchdog
Education
Trump Could Give English Universities Recruitment Boost, Says Watchdog
Universities in England "might see opportunities" to recruit students and staff from the United States following Donald Trump's return to the White House, according to the universities watchdog chief.
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Avoids Jail Sentence
Political parties
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Avoids Jail Sentence
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has avoided jail after winning an appeal against his 10-week jail sentence for punching a man in the street. 
Space Must Have 'Proper Role' In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Defence
Space Must Have "Proper Role" In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Space must get a "proper role" in the government's defence strategy, the chair of the UK Space Agency has told PoliticsHome.
Growing Frustration Within Team Restoring Parliament Over Slow Progress
Parliament
Growing Frustration Within Team Restoring Parliament Over Slow Progress
There is an increasing sense of frustration at the highest levels of the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) programme leadership, as the project faces yet further delays.
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Defence
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent by 2027, after mounting pressure from MPs and US President Donald Trump.
NHS England Chief Executive To Step Down
Health
NHS England Chief Executive To Step Down
The Chief Executive of NHS England Amanda Pritchard is stepping down.
Re-opened Parliament Bar Gets Doorkeeper To Police Capacity
Parliament
Re-opened Parliament Bar Gets Doorkeeper To Police Capacity
A parliament bar that was temporarily closed after an alleged spiking will have a doorkeeper to police the number of people who can drink there at any given time.
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
Defence
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
The former head of MI6 has suggested the government could fast-track citizenship for immigrants who join the British armed forces to boost military numbers.
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Jailed For Ten Weeks
Home affairs
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Jailed For Ten Weeks
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been jailed for ten weeks after punching a man in the street.
Locational Or National Pricing: The Great Energy Debate Dividing Experts
Energy
Locational Or National Pricing: The Great Energy Debate Dividing Experts
Do we tackle climate change via locational or national pricing? Adam Bell, director of policy at Stonehaven, explains the increasingly fraught debate that is pitting economists against each other.
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Political parties
Seaside Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Coastal Labour MPs are getting more organised as they brace for the threat of Nigel Farage.
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is 'Not A Dictator'
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is "Not A Dictator"
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has joined other party leaders in saying that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a dictator", in response to comments made by US President Donald Trump.
How Much Do Voters Care About Broken Election Promises?
Political parties
How Much Do Voters Care About Broken Election Promises?
Manifesto promises matter and Labour will face fierce criticism if it breaks any. But our research suggests delivering a feeling of change is even more important than campaign pledges.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Leading economist Paul Johnson believes "there's a good chance we'll have more tax rises" if Keir Starmer decides to significantly raise defence spending.
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
Defence
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
The UK has provided military training for more than a dozen countries listed by the government as having poor human rights records.
Keir Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Democratically Elected Leader” After Trump Attack
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Democratically Elected Leader” After Trump Attack
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Volodymyr Zelensky is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine, after President Donald Trump made an attack on him for not holding an election during wartime.
Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A 'Dictator'
Foreign affairs
Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A "Dictator"
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has posted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a dictator", in a response to comments made by US President Donald Trump.
Majority of Teachers Feel Curriculum Not Equipped For Voting At 16, Poll Shows
Education
Majority of Teachers Feel Curriculum Not Equipped For Voting At 16, Poll Shows
A large majority of teachers believe that the curriculum in its current form fails to provide young people with sufficient political education to vote in elections, a poll shared with PoliticsHome shows.