Politics News

Voting under way to decide thousands of councillors and Runcorn and Helsby by-election

Voting is under way in local elections across England, as well as in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.
UK joins US in strike on Houthi target in Yemen for first time since Donald Trump re-elected

The UK has joined US forces in attacking a Houthi target in Yemen for the first time since Donald Trump was re-elected.
Labour promised MPs a vote on Trump trade deal - now Starmer doesn't seem so sure

Will MPs get a vote on a trade deal with Donald Trump?
UK-US trade talks 'moving in a very positive way', says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt

Trade talks between the UK and the United States are "moving in a very positive way", according to the White House.
Sugar tax could be applied to milkshakes to tackle obesity

The sugar tax currently imposed on soft drinks could be applied to milkshakes as the government seeks to crack down on rising obesity levels.