Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has praised new tactics employed by French authorities to curb small boat crossings in the English Channel, as the UK prepares to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for a high-profile state visit this week. The developments come amid mounting political pressure on the UK government to[Read More…]

The UK government has announced that family hubs will be rolled out across every local authority in England by April 2026, as part of a £500 million initiative aimed at supporting half a million children in disadvantaged areas. The plan expands on earlier efforts to bring essential services together for[Read More…]

The UK government has announced plans to extend bereavement leave to parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy, a move welcomed by campaigners and families who have long called for greater recognition of early pregnancy loss. Under current legislation, statutory bereavement leave is only granted to parents[Read More…]

Reform UK’s decision to appoint teenagers to senior council roles has prompted widespread concern across political and professional circles. At the centre of the debate is 19-year-old Charles Pugsley, a university student now overseeing children and family services at Leicestershire County Council, raising questions about the qualifications and readiness of[Read More…]

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed the United Kingdom (UK) onto a new United Nations (UN) agreement that includes commitments to raise taxes on the wealthy, fuel, alcohol, and other products. The move, part of the Sevilla Agreement, has been met with political backlash at home and contrasts with the[Read More…]

Family hubs designed to support parents, and young people will be established in every local authority in England by April 2026, as part of a £500 million government plan aimed at improving outcomes for children, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The initiative, announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, will build on[Read More…]

A group of ministers from the Scottish National Party (SNP) is facing strong criticism after supporting a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling for the United Kingdom (UK) Government to designate the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) as a terrorist organisation. The move has prompted concern from Jewish community leaders and[Read More…]

UK government bond markets rallied sharply after Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly backed Chancellor Rachel Reeves, easing investor concerns that had triggered a spike in borrowing costs and heightened fears of fiscal instability. Earlier this week, yields on 10-year UK government bonds, commonly known as gilts, rose abruptly to nearly[Read More…]

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is approaching a pivotal moment as financial markets grow increasingly cautious about the government’s ability to maintain stability. Despite pledges to restore economic credibility, bond markets and investors remain on edge amid concerns about rising public debt, limited fiscal headroom, and political tension over key policy[Read More…]

The housing minister has pledged to take action against unfair service charges and poor practices in the property management sector, describing it as the “wild west” of housing. The statement comes as the government launches a consultation aimed at reforming the leasehold system that affects millions of homeowners in England[Read More…]