Politics

Becky MortonPolitical reporterEPASir Keir Starmer will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.He will take aim at a "cottage industry of checkers…

The MP said "services that work for those with disabilities work better for everyone, and we urge the government to put this perennially overlooked issue at the heart of every…

The logo for the White House is seen in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle…

Getty ImagesDespite the government's hopes, the UK has not, in the end, been exempted from President Trump's 25% steel and aluminium tariffs.Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the UK will…

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as an MSP, she has announced.The ex-SNP leader confirmed she would not seek re-election at the Holyrood election in May…

Getty ImagesHeat pump installation formed part of legislation drafted by the Scottish GreensThe Scottish government is to scrap flagship plans to make homeowners switch to greener heating soon after buying…

The UK was "intimately involved" in helping Ukraine and the US reach an agreement over a proposed ceasefire deal with Russia, according to UK government sources.Ukrainian President Zelensky has said…

Joanna MorrisBBC Shared Data UnitGetty ImagesPersonal Independence Payment, which is not means-tested, is intended to help disabled people fund extra costs associated with their disabilitiesTeenagers with incurable conditions are among…

Joshua NevettPolitical reporterReutersPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told his ministers they should take more responsibility for decisions rather than "outsourcing" them to regulators.Sir Keir suggested to a cabinet meeting…

Student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil is on the Columbia University campus in New York at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Monday, April 29, 2024. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted…