Following yesterday’s announcement about plans to increase the number of affordable homes, the deputy prime minister…
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The true value of Paris 2024 investments lies in supporting competitors retiring from sport
The need for better career transition support for people leaving sport has never been greater, especially…
Bank of England reduces interest rates to 5%, as growth forecasts are upgraded
The Bank of England has this lunchtime reduced interest rates for the first time since the…
News-grabbing personalities undermine the environmental movement
Politically, it feels like a good time to be British. Our election was civil and returned…
Starmer describes rioters as ‘thugs’ as he launches a new violent disorder taskforce
Following this week’s riots in Southport, Aldershot, London and Hartlepool, in the wake of the tragic…
Jenrick kicks off leadership campaign with a focus on immigration
Robert Jenrick MP, the former Communities Secretary, has this afternoon kicked off his bid for the…
Social media giants must take ‘some responsibility’ for riots
Social media companies must take responsibility for putting “rocket boosters” under riots, the home secretary has…
Government to repeal ‘pointless’ anti-strike legislation
The government has confirmed it is repealing a piece of legislation that limited the ability of…
Rioters ‘defile the flag they wrap themselves in’, says Archbishop of Canterbury
Individuals involved in violent riots over the past week “defile the flag that they wrap themselves…
Conservative leadership hopeful says Nigel Farage ‘irresponsible and wrong’ over riots response
A Conservative leadership contender has condemned Nigel Farage as “irresponsible and wrong” in his response to…