David Hughes
UK
Universal theme park set to open an hour from London in 2031
Some 8.5 million visitors are expected to visit the resort, on the site of a former brickworks near Bedford, in its first year
By David Hughes
9 Apr 2025
Politics
German spy planes to hunt Russian subs off UK base in new defence pact
The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment
By David Hughes
23 Oct 2024
Business News
UK’s £2.26bn loan for Ukraine ‘can help turn the tables on Putin’s war machine’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move, which will be funded by profits on frozen Russian assets.
By David Hughes
22 Oct 2024
Politics
Lammy to make official visit to China, Beijing’s foreign ministry confirms
The Foreign Secretary’s visit comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer set out his approach to dealing with Beijing.
By David Hughes
17 Oct 2024
Politics
Healey makes new commitments to European defence as Nato ministers meet
Defence Secretary John Healey pledged protection for Estonia against the Russian threat and measures on European air defence.
By David Hughes
17 Oct 2024
Business News
Benefits rise to ‘barely touch sides’ of cost-of-living squeeze, experts warn
The latest inflation figures mean index-linked benefits will rise 1.7% from April.
By David Hughes
16 Oct 2024
Business News
Starmer welcomes £550m housing investment with vow to remove planning obstacles
The Prime Minister said owning a home was a ‘base camp’ for peoples’ aspirations in life.
By David Hughes
15 Oct 2024
Politics
Sadiq: Lets not be scared of talking about return to EU single market
The London Mayor said barriers to trade with the UK’s closest neighbours should come down
By David Hughes
14 Oct 2024
Business News
Starmer sets out vision for growth with plan to rip up red tape
Sir Keir Starmer said delivering economic growth would allow families to have more holidays and fund improved public services.
By David Hughes
14 Oct 2024
Business News
Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on tax ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted businesses welcome the stability offered by Labour even if taxes are set to increase to fill fiscal ‘black hole’.
By David Hughes
14 Oct 2024
Politics
Budget will boost living standards and rebuild Britain, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said his three priorities were making people better off, ensuring the NHS is fit for the future and rebuilding the country.
By David Hughes
12 Oct 2024
Business News
Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer intervened following reports a £1 billion investment by P&O Ferries’ parent company could be in jeopardy.
By David Hughes
11 Oct 2024
Politics
Starmer says it is ‘common sense to invest and build’ in Budget spending signal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would not be buffeted by the political ‘side winds’ of a stormy first 100 days in office.
By David Hughes
11 Oct 2024
Politics
Zelensky outlines ‘victory plan’ in No 10 talks with Starmer and Nato chief
Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for permission to use UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to hit targets in Russia.
By David Hughes
10 Oct 2024
Politics
Nato nuclear exercise to start on Monday, says new secretary-general
The annual Steadfast Noon exercise will take place in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and over the North Sea.
By David Hughes
10 Oct 2024
Politics
Zelensky visits No 10 to lobby Starmer for greater support for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky was embraced by the Prime Minister as he arrived in Downing Street.
By David Hughes
10 Oct 2024
Politics
Foreign Secretary Lammy set for China visit
David Lammy will travel to Beijing and Shanghai next week, according to reports from China.
By David Hughes
9 Oct 2024
Politics
Tory leadership field set to be cut to three in latest round of voting
A further vote by MPs on Wednesday will reduce the field to a final two who will then go to a ballot of Tory members.
By David Hughes
8 Oct 2024
Politics
Cabinet minister: ‘Bound to be missteps’ in early days of Starmer’s government
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh defended the Prime Minister’s decision to remove Sue Gray from her role as chief of staff.
By David Hughes
8 Oct 2024
Politics
Starmer urges restraint in call for Middle East to ‘step back from brink’
In a Commons statement on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel, Sir Keir Starmer said ‘the region cannot endure another year of this’.
By David Hughes
7 Oct 2024
Politics
Lammy to face MPs over Chagos sovereignty surrender
Downing Street said the decision over the British Indian Ocean Territory was because of its unique circumstances.
By David Hughes
7 Oct 2024