Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
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Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Govt Abandons Workers' Rights Manifesto Pledge
Ministers drop day-one unfair dismissal protection in a major U-turn. The revised Employment Rights Bill sets a new 6-month qualifying period. Read the full story.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
Senate passes bill to release Epstein files
The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, following a 427-1 House vote. Discover the bipartisan push for transparency and the immediate consequences.
Bill to Pay Air Traffic Controllers in Shutdowns
A new bipartisan bill proposes using a $2.6bn 9/11 insurance fund to pay air traffic controllers during government shutdowns, preventing travel chaos. Learn how this safeguards UK flights.
Unelected Lords block workers' rights reforms
Hereditary peers and business chiefs face criticism for voting against Labour's employment rights bill, delaying guaranteed hours and unfair dismissal protections. Read the full story.
Bill Maher Slams Trump Over Epstein Files
Comedian Bill Maher accuses Donald Trump of using government shutdowns and military strikes to distract from public demand for the full release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Read the full story.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42 Days
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes as the House passes a funding bill. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact on federal workers.
US Government Shutdown Crisis: Senate Vote Looms
America stands on the brink of a devastating government shutdown that threatens to paralyse air travel, cut vital food benefits, and wreak havoc across the nation as Senators prepare for a crucial vote.
Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax
A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.
Mone-linked firm owes £39m in unpaid taxes
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government PPE contracts awarded during the pandemic.
Hillsborough Bill Scrapped in Government U-turn
The government has officially withdrawn the controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Bill, delivering a major victory for Hillsborough families who fought against what they called a 'betrayal' of the 97 victims.
Stormont Crisis Over Troubles Immunity Legislation
Stormont's devolved government could be dissolved as families of Troubles victims threaten legal action against the UK government's controversial immunity bill, creating a major constitutional crisis.
Johnson faces GOP rebellion over spending deal
US House Speaker faces conservative rebellion over spending deal, risking partial government shutdown and exposing deep Republican divisions.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Republican Bill Would Criminalise Insulting Former Presidents
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Republican infighting pushes US government to shutdown brink
Deep divisions among House Republicans have brought the US government to the verge of a shutdown, putting federal workers' salaries and essential services at risk as political brinkmanship escalates.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Reform UK expels two Kent councillors
Two Reform UK councillors in Kent have been dramatically expelled from the party following an internal investigation, raising questions about discipline within Nigel Farage's political movement.
Tory MP accused of undermining Labour with planning bill
Conservative MP Andrew Griffith faces criticism for attempting to push through legislation that could hamper Labour's planning reforms just days after their election victory, sparking accusations of political sabotage.
Out of Touch Lords Face Fury Over Rwanda Bill Block
Unelected peers warned of constitutional crisis as they threaten to derail Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill, setting up explosive Commons-Lords showdown.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Republican filibuster pushes US government toward shutdown
A group of hardline Republican senators has initiated a filibuster against a temporary spending bill, dramatically increasing the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown this weekend as political tensions escalate in Washington.
£24m Trump/Pence security bill sparks Scotland-Westminster row
A major financial dispute has erupted between Scottish and UK authorities over who should pay the staggering £24 million policing bill for protecting Donald Trump and Mike Pence during their visits to Scotland.
UK May Force Apple & Google App Store Changes
Tech giants Apple and Google could face unprecedented legislation forcing them to open up their app stores to competition, as UK ministers consider new digital market powers.
Reeves faces economic storm as sentencing bill sparks fury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts economic headwinds while Labour's sentencing reforms ignite Conservative backlash in a dramatic day at Westminster.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Deadlock Continues
America faces another government shutdown crisis as political divisions between Senate Democrats and House Republicans threaten to halt federal operations within days.
Greene threatens shutdown over Obamacare funding
Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to block government funding unless Affordable Care Act money is stripped, setting up another high-stakes political battle in Washington.
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