‘Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit

Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relations reached a “breakthrough” last night, No 10 sources said,…

Minister ‘pushing’ for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

The government is pushing for a deal that would allow UK passport holders to use EU…

MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process

No one would be forced to help with the process of assisted dying against their wishes,…

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 103 people, Civil Defence says

At least 103 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip since…

Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

The government is abolishing NHS England without a clear plan for how it will be achieved…

Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian ‘cocaine’ claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a…

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

Donald Trump’s administration is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus – the right of a person…

South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaner refugees

South Africa has criticised the US as reports emerge suggesting Washington could receive white Afrikaners as…

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

UK interest rates have been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% and the governor of the Bank…

UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks

The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK…