‘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,…

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…

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…

Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs remark

Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify her remarks after she…

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

The government has defended its net-zero policies after Sir Tony Blair said limiting fossil fuels was…

Critical week for US’s future in Ukraine-Russia talks, Rubio says

This week will be “very critical” for Russia-Ukraine war talks as Washington decides if it is…