BBC Politics
The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.
BBC Politics
The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".
The Guardian Politics
I had few resources as a candidate, but the contest allowed me to speak to local people about their lives and their MP. They deserve so much betterIn the early hours of last Friday morning, a video was posted. It showed Nigel Farage among his team of volunteers, before the votes had been counted, celebrating his victory and saying that he was not going to humiliate himself by sharing a platform at the count next to “nobodies”.He was referring to the 33 other candidates who had taken part in what
BBC Politics
Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.
The Guardian Politics
Many males are returned even if they are trafficking victims but Home Office must now consider new legal guidanceThe Home Office could be blocked from deporting many young male trafficking victims to Albania after a major court ruling.Thousands of Albanian males have been identified as potential trafficking victims in the UK in recent years. Many are sent back to their country even if they are potential or confirmed victims of trafficking, as the Home Office contends they will be safe there. Con
The Guardian Politics
And as Diana’s brother announces a new book, what can possibly be left to say about the princess? Plus, the joys of car rental and Reform’s Whitehall farce There are some days you never forget. It was about 6.30 in the morning the day after we had done a long drive back from hospital. Anna was five years old, Robbie just two and both were wide awake and had got me out of bed. I took them downstairs to plonk them in front of the TV to try and buy myself some time. I switched the TV on and didn’t
The Guardian Politics
Was it a government initiative or help from a charity? Or perhaps the support of friends and/or family?Andy Burnham has called on local leaders to offer all rough sleepers in England a route off the streets by Christmas, as he pledges another £100m to end street homelessness.The prime minister has promised he will mount a Covid-style campaign to get everyone off the streets this winter, arguing that rough sleeping has become so common it now “feels like part of the scenery”. Continue reading...
BBC Politics
After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".
BBC Politics
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
BBC Politics
It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.
BBC Politics
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
BBC Politics
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
The Guardian Politics
On the political survival game everyone in Westminster’s playing, I discovered an unnerving reflection of our country’s atmosphere of mistrustNo 10: Full Confidence is the game all the lobby journalists and backbenchers are playing on their phones. Westminster hasn’t been so united by an app since the early 2010s, when everyone was trying to figure out what David Cameron saw in Angry Birds.The game is quite engrossing: you are the prime minister, taking office, and your name is Yusuf Dunmore. Po
BBC Politics
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
BBC Politics
The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.
The Guardian Politics
From a new high-speed line to better intercity links, the PM has a chance to tackle problems he criticised as Manchester mayorFor passenger rail travel, the north of England was the future, once. But since that first train from Darlington to Stockton in 1825, many have felt short-changed. As one angry passenger put it, 200 years later: “What is it about the rail industry which makes them think they can treat passengers in the north as second-class citizens?”That complaint came from the former ma
BBC Politics
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
BBC Politics
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
BBC Politics
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
The Guardian Politics
Dicky Tice recalls digging trenches with a JCB as a young man, omitting to say the firm he went on to run was founded by his grandfatherYou have to hand it to them. Most political parties would have chosen to go quiet, what with it being the middle of August and having next to nothing to say. But Reform are made of stronger stuff. They aren’t bothered that the only interesting thing about them at the moment is that they are fighting like rats in a sack. They seem to wear that as a badge of honou