DUP Reaches Deal with UK Govt, Stormont Return Imminent
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to a deal with Westminster, paving the way for the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland after a two-year political stalemate.
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Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Starmer rejects Swinney's urgent summit demand
Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses Scottish First Minister John Swinney's demand for an immediate meeting on devolution, setting the stage for a clash over the future of the Union.
Hugh Corbet, Influential Think-Tank Founder, Dies at 92
Tribute to Hugh Corbet, the tenacious research director whose outsider think-tank, the Federal Trust, profoundly influenced Britain's political discourse on Europe and devolution for decades.
Swinney Slams Westminster's 'Colonial' Attitude
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney accuses the UK Government of a 'colonial' approach, undermining devolution and bypassing Holyrood on key policies in a major constitutional clash.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Starmer's Radical Plan to Overhaul UK Government and Constitution
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils a sweeping constitutional reform agenda, targeting the House of Lords, devolution, and Whitehall's machinery in a bid to 'take back control' for the British people.
Angela Rayner confronted by Cornish government campaigners
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner was confronted in Cornwall by activists demanding a Cornish assembly, highlighting the growing devolution debate in the UK.
Rayner accuses Cleverly of 'dumbing down' English devolution
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a scathing attack on James Cleverly, accusing the government of patronising the North of England and offering a 'dumbed down' version of devolution, sparking a heated debate in the House of Commons.
Kemi Badenoch brands devolution a 'disaster' for UK
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce backlash after labelling devolution a 'disaster' for the UK. Critics, including Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething, have slammed her comments as 'bizarre' and 'offensive', igniting a fresh political row.
Humza Yousaf accused of believing he's 'above the law'
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf faces blistering criticism from political rivals who accuse him of acting as if 'the law is for other people' following his controversial comments about defying Westminster legislation.
Jess Phillips: Govt inaction on NI power-sharing 'shocking'
Labour MP Jess Phillips accuses the UK Government of 'utterly shocking' inaction as Northern Ireland approaches a grim milestone of two years without a devolved government, raising urgent democratic concerns.
Supreme Court rules against Scottish Gov over court closure
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against the Scottish Government, upholding the controversial closure of Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The decision deals a significant blow to Holyrood's authority over local justice matters.
Eve Myles' BBC Wales Devolution Speech Stuns Hosts
Welsh actress Eve Myles delivers a powerful, unscripted monologue on BBC Breakfast, passionately defending Welsh devolution and criticising the state of the NHS, leaving presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty speechless.
Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government
In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
Starmer's radical plan to abolish House of Lords backed by Brown
Labour leader Keir Starmer gains powerful allies, including Gordon Brown and Archbishop John Sentamu, in his crusade to abolish the House of Lords and decentralise power from Westminster in a historic constitutional shake-up.
NHS Crisis: Shocking Photos Show Hospital 'Third World' Conditions
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.
Holyrood Gains New Powers in Landmark Shift from Westminster
A landmark bill passing through Holyrood is set to fundamentally reshape Scotland's relationship with Westminster, granting MSPs greater autonomy over key policy areas and reducing London's influence, according to a major report from the Nuffield Trust.
Thatcher's Legacy: How 1980s Policies Fuel UK's Political Chaos
A damning new analysis draws direct parallels between Margaret Thatcher's radical 1980s policies and Britain's current political fragmentation, economic instability, and constitutional crises.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis
Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.
Scottish Tories Demand Westminster Power Grab Over Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Craig Hoy demands UK government wrest control of devolved policies from Holyrood, accusing SNP-Green coalition of 'policy vandalism' and threatening Union stability.
UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open
A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.
Westminster blocks Scottish Government's international offices plan
UK ministers have rejected a Scottish Government request to open new international offices in key European cities, citing concerns over policy confusion and constitutional overreach.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Damning Report Slams Holyrood's 'Arrogant Political Elite'
A damning new report accuses the Scottish Parliament of fostering a culture of arrogance and stifling debate. Critics demand urgent reform to curb Holyrood's power and restore proper scrutiny, as the institution faces its biggest crisis of confidence sinc
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