Sunak and Farage top MP outside earnings list
Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage have the highest outside earnings among MPs, new figures reveal, as campaigners demand a ban on second jobs.
Category : Politics
Reform UK blasted over 'cowardly' welfare plans
Reform UK faces backlash over 'cowardly' welfare plans to strip foreign nationals of benefits, which critics warn would breach the Brexit deal and spark new clashes with Europe.
Lammy keeps grace-and-favour home after sacking
Sacked David Lammy retains use of One Carlton Gardens until September, avoiding immediate move to his Tottenham constituency.
Tories pledge crackdown on illegal traveller sites after ECHR exit
The Conservatives have unveiled plans to crack down on illegal traveller sites, using new freedoms from leaving the ECHR to end 'two-tier treatment' and give police powers to ban travellers from returning indefinitely.
Lee Anderson: UK benefits bill 'completely out of control'
Reform UK's Lee Anderson warns the UK benefits bill is 'completely out of control', citing 6.9 million disability claimants and £110 billion projected cost by 2031.
Surrogacy helped my sister and friends; law must catch up
Hazel Davis, a surrogate, responds to a letter on surrogacy risks, sharing her experience and arguing the law fails children's interests.
Tommy John, pitcher whose surgery changed baseball, dies at 83
Tommy John, the pitcher whose namesake surgery revolutionized baseball, has died at 83. He was the first to undergo the pioneering UCL replacement operation.
Lula Wins Fourth Term as Brazil President
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term as president, defeating Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff election.
Burnham's Policies Mirror Starmer's Agenda
Andy Burnham's policies often extend Keir Starmer's agenda, not break from it. From high streets to mental health, similarities abound, though Burnham's style and scale differ.
Burnham 'secretly plotting election' for next year
Andy Burnham's aides are reportedly reviewing a spring 2027 election to exploit Reform UK and the Tories splitting votes, with Labour polling at 24%.
Retired Northumberland vet on 21st Ukraine mission after £14k boost
Retired Northumberland vet Graeme Reavley, 68, has set off on his 21st humanitarian mission to Ukraine after receiving a £14,000 funding boost, delivering vehicles and supplies.
Ask me anything: melon-gate, One Nation’s media ban, PM’s ambition
Federal parliament returns with a frenetic start, including 'melon-gate' and gambling reforms, as Guardian Australia's Canberra bureau answers listener questions.
Labor's Immigration Dilemma: A Defining Moment
Labor faces a defining moment on immigration as One Nation surges. Cabinet divisions and Tony Burke's speech pullout highlight the challenge. The party's historical divide over immigration is now a political liability.
French husband becomes British in emotional Leeds ceremony
Emma Beddington's French husband Olivier becomes British at a Leeds ceremony, prompting tears and reflections on identity and belonging.
Mega dinghy with 230 migrants: smugglers scaling up
A mega dinghy carrying 230 migrants was detected in the Channel, surpassing the previous record of 165, as smugglers scale up operations despite Labour's plan to stop the boats.
Burnham urged to scrap family farm tax to rebuild trust
Andy Burnham faces calls to axe the inheritance tax raid on farms to win back trust, after admitting Labour has a long way to go with farmers.
Record Americans moving to UK after Trump re-election
Applications for British citizenship by US residents hit a record 9,300 in 2025, more than double 2022 levels, driven by Trump's re-election and lower rents in Scotland.
Burnham criticised over Piddington migrant housing
Andy Burnham's government has not contacted Piddington residents about 1,250 migrants being housed in the village, says parish council chair Tim McNally.
Prince Harry wants to return to UK 'every few months' after reunion
Prince Harry is reportedly planning to visit the UK more often, possibly every few months, after a 'buoyed, very happy and really energised' reunion with King Charles and family.
UK firms still shackled to 'absurd' EU red tape 6 years on
British food businesses still use EU-era wording like 'faecal bulk' on labels, despite Brexit, says analyst Pieter Cleppe, as M&S urges reform.
Pep Guardiola's Man City exit: reasons behind his departure
Pep Guardiola left Manchester City at the end of last season after a decade of trophies. He confirmed his exit in May, with no single reason, and now serves as a Global Ambassador.
Cambridge professor backs Arday investigation
Sir Simon Baron-Cohen says Cambridge should continue its investigation into Jason Arday's appointment and tenure, as tributes continue following his death.
Meghan and Harry clash over Archie and Lilibet's schooling
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly disagree on where to educate Archie and Lilibet, with Meghan set on the US and Harry open to Britain.
Southampton -4 points: Championship points deduction explained
Southampton begin the Championship season on -4 points after a points deduction. The Independent Disciplinary Commission issued the penalty following the 'Spygate' scandal, expelling the Saints from the play-off final.
Reform's next challenge: making Farage PM after Clacton
Reform UK aims to build on the Clacton by-election victory, but faces the challenge of winning over less enthusiastic voters to secure a national win by 2029.
WRU faces mounting pressure over three-club plan
Welsh rugby is engulfed in a bitter political civil war over the WRU's plan to reduce professional clubs from four to three, with calls for the board to resign and a potential vote of no confidence looming at the AGM.
Poll: Should asylum seekers be housed in affluent areas?
Andy Burnham says every community must house asylum seekers, not just the poorest. Vote in our poll on whether migrants should be spread across the UK.
Burnham's popularity drops five points in new poll
Andy Burnham's net approval rating has fallen by five points to 11, according to a new Survation poll, as Labour remains at 27%.
Jason Arday family crowdfunder passes £40,000
More than £40,000 has been raised for the family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday after a Windrush campaigner launched a fundraising drive in his memory.
Lucy Letby devastated by doctor 'boyfriend's' death
Lucy Letby was left devastated in her cell after learning a doctor described as her 'boyfriend' died on the anniversary of her arrest, a source said.
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