Miners’ strike: Coal towns falling further behind – charity
"This includes our £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns so local people are empowered to steer their town's regeneration over the next 10 years. Through this…
Rwanda bill begins tricky Lords stage
Peers in Parliament will try to change Rishi Sunak's planned law aimed at deterring channel crossings. Source link
Did the last Budget deliver what was promised?
The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far? Source link
What does the Speaker of the House of Commons do?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's position is under threat, after a Gaza-ceasefire debate descended into chaos. Source link
Household Support Fund closure catastrophic, warns charity
Councillor Shaun Davies, chair of the Local Government Association, says closing the fund risks more households falling into financial crisis, destitution, and homelessness. "That increases…
Watch: Moments of drama from Commons Speakers
Tensions flared in the House of Commons on Wednesday night when a debate on Gaza "descended into farce". The upheaval came after Speaker Sir Lindsay…
Lee Anderson would have kept job had he apologised – Dowden
The deputy prime minister has declined to say whether it was Islamophobic for Lee Anderson to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists".Asked…
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland honors Alabama Bloody Sunday
SELMA, Ala. — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Ala.,…
'No option of life on benefits for young' – Labour
Liz Kendall is expected to say young people have a "responsibility" to take up jobs and training. Source link
Haley says she no longer feels bound to support GOP nominee
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Sunday she no longer feels bound by a pledge that required all GOP contenders to support the party’s…
Lee Anderson: Outspoken MP suspended by Rishi Sunak
The MP for Ashfield is known for his controversial views but supporters believe he connects with voters. Source link
Steve Garvey has barely campaigned for Senate in California. He’s surging anyway
Former Dodgers All-Star Steve Garvey’s quixotic campaign for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Dianne Feinstein appears likely to pay off in…
AI and drones in £800m Budget technology package
"So it's going to be a Budget where we stress... the importance of being responsible with the country's finances, because it's fundamentally unconservative to fund…
Opinion: How Alabama’s IVF ruling unmasks the hypocrisy of antiabortion zealots
We don’t know whether former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, had any leftover embryos after they availed themselves of the advanced reproductive…
Hunt: We will only cut taxes in a responsible way
Jeremy Hunt has said that he wants to move towards a lower-tax economy, but that it must be done in a responsible way. Pressed by…
Katie Porter is running out of time in Senate race, falling behind Steve Garvey
Rep. Katie Porter, famed among Democrats for grilling powerful corporate barons and right-wing ideologues testifying before Congress, faces a serious risk of falling short in…
Hunt: Childcare plan on track but no guarantees
The chancellor says he is confident an expansion of free childcare will be delivered as planned. Source link
With no caucuses this year, Iowa Democrats pick nominee by mail
DES MOINES — There’s a lot less fanfare for Democrats in Iowa picking their presidential nominee this year, and it’s not only because President Biden is…
I will only cut taxes in responsible way – Hunt
The chancellor tells the BBC he hopes to show a path towards lower taxes in Wednesday's Budget. Source link
Opinion: The court’s won’t hold Trump accountable, so voters must
Well, my fellow Americans, it’s up to us to hold Donald Trump accountable at the ballot box. We can’t count on the courts before election…