Christopher McKeon
Politics
Free school breakfast clubs will give parents ‘breathing space’, says Starmer
The new clubs, providing 30 minutes of morning childcare, are part of a trial at 750 schools until July.
22 Apr 2025
Politics
CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident
Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend.
1 Nov 2024
Politics
Government drinks 5,500 bottles of wine and spirits in two years
The value of the Government’s wine cellar has reached almost £4 million, while consumption has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
31 Oct 2024
Politics
Final Tory leadership candidates’ donations rise to £900,000
Kemi Badenoch declared more donations than Robert Jenrick on Thursday, but Mr Jenrick has still raised slightly more money overall.
31 Oct 2024
Business News
Spending plans mean £9 billion of cuts after next year, economists warn
Economists have suggested Labour’s longer-term spending plans are ‘extremely challenging’ and do not rule out a return to austerity.
31 Oct 2024
Politics
Council tax set to rise despite extra funding for local authorities
The chairman of the County Councils Network warned authorities had ‘little choice’ but to put up taxes.
30 Oct 2024
Business News30 Oct 2024
At a glance: the key points from the Budget
Rachel Reeves set out £40 billion of tax rises along with major spending commitments as she sought to set the tone for Labour’s term in office.
Politics
Minimum wage to rise 6.7% as Chancellor plots path to ‘genuine living wage’
Wages will rise for 3.5 million workers, but the Low Pay Commission warned businesses were beginning to struggle with large increases.
29 Oct 2024
Politics
Watchdog moves to simplify rules on MPs’ expenses
Parliamentary watchdog Ipsa has proposed a series of changes, including a move away from ‘mechanistic rule following’.
29 Oct 2024
Politics
UK and allies sanction Myanmar companies over airstrikes on civilians
The military government of Myanmar, which took power in a coup in 2021, has used ‘increasingly brutal tactics’ to shore up its position.
29 Oct 2024
Politics29 Oct 2024
Former MP reprimanded for ‘brazen’ sexual misconduct
Aaron Bell would have faced a ‘significant’ suspension from Parliament had he still been an MP.
Business News
Public wants ‘positive, proactive’ vision from Budget – poll
The public wants to hear less about the problems facing Britain and more about how Labour will solve them, an Ipsos poll has suggested.
29 Oct 2024
Politics
Banning UN aid agency risks jeopardising humanitarian effort in Gaza – Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer urged Israel to allow UNRWA to continue its ‘essential work’ delivering aid to Palestinians.
28 Oct 2024
Business News
Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses
Nicola Ranger suggested the Chancellor should treat nurses in the same way as major infrastructure projects.
28 Oct 2024
Business News
Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans
The Chancellor said it was ‘right’ that Cabinet ministers had attempted to get the best settlements possible for their departments.
22 Oct 2024
Politics
Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs
The Government is reported to be considering a £100 million cut to the budget for environmental land management schemes.
21 Oct 2024
Politics
Government launches major ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS
NHS staff and patients will have until the end of the year to submit their views, with the plan expected to be published next spring.
21 Oct 2024
Health
How to take part in the ‘national conversation’ on the future of the NHS
The Government is holding a major consultation on the next 10 years of the NHS.
21 Oct 2024
Politics
Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim
The Defence Secretary rejected the Russian ambassador’s claim the UK was waging a ‘proxy war’ against Moscow in Ukraine.
20 Oct 2024
UK20 Oct 2024
Minister quits Grenfell role after attending cladding firm event
The Franco-British Colloque was co-sponsored by Saint Gobain, ultimate owner of a company that was heavily criticised by the Grenfell Inquiry.
Politics
NHS problems will not be fixed ‘in a single Budget’, says Streeting
The Health Secretary suggested additional funding will be tied to NHS services improving productivity.
20 Oct 2024