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Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

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Keir Starmer hints at winter fuel payment U-turn

Patrick O'Flynn has died aged 59

Former UKIP MEP dies

Paul Golding, leader of the far-right group Britain First, launched into a foul-mouthed tirade after a member of the public in Birmingham refused to shake his hand ahead of an anti-immigration rally.

Politician tells man to 'f*** off' after handshake rejected

Tommy Robinson, name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

Tommy Robinson to be released within a week

Katie Wallis (centre) leaving Cardiff Magistrates' Court where they are charged with the "harassment without violence" of Rebecca Wallis between February and March 2025. The former Conservative MP, who was previously known as Jamie, is accused of harassing their ex-wife after they divorced. Picture date: Monday May 19, 2025.

Former Tory MP accused of harassing ex-wife

Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Minister for European Union Relations and the UK’s lead negotiator: “Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter in our relationship with the EU that delivers for working people across the UK."

UK-EU trade deal: what’s in the Brexit reset agreement?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

UK economy grows at fastest rate in a year in boost for Reeves

Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has said there is "zero credible evidence" of bullying allegations made against him by the party. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Former Reform UK leader calls Nigel Farage a 'coward'

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

Patrick Spencer MP challenged the defence secretary on the government's spending on missile systems.

Tory MP charged with sexual assault

People believed to be migrants leaving by bus in Dover, Kent, following small boat crossings in the Channel on Monday. Migrants will be told they need to spend up to a decade in the UK before they can apply for citizenship and English language requirements will be increased as part of the Government's immigration crackdown. Picture date: Monday May 12, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Immigration. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

How many migrants come to the UK each year

Sir Geoffrey hosting the Q&A

MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown spends time at vibrant later living development in...

Reports suggest that the UK has signed a "major trade deal" with the US after President Donald Trump revealed that his country has come to an agreement with a "highly respected country".

Donald Trump teases 'major trade deal' - is it with the UK?

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Analysis Today's election results show shift in the country's political balance

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been elected as the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. (Photo: Getty Images)

Former Greggs worker becomes Reform's first mayor - who is she?

Reform UK's Sarah Pochin and party leader Nigel Farage talk to the media after the party won the seat in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election at DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes, Cheshire. Picture date: Friday May 2, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Elections. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Who is Sarah Pochin? Reform's newest MP
Sarah Pochin has been elected to parliament with the slimmest majority ever seen - six votes.
Tom Morton

Counting is due to start later after polls closed on Thursday for the local elections in Devon. (Photo: Getty Images)

Count to start for Devon County Council elections - live updates

Nigel Farage and Sarah Pochin of the Reform Party at the Runcorn and Helsby by-election at the DCBL Stadium on May 2, 2025 in Runcorn, England.

Reform UK's Sarah Pochin wins Runcorn by-election

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is the new Greater Lincolnshire mayor in a further boost for Reform UK. (Photo: Getty Images)

Greater Lincolnshire mayor results live - as winner announced

After a nail-biting night, election officials have announced that Reform UK’s candidate Sarah Pochin has won the byelection in Runcorn and Helsby. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK local election results live - as Farage brands Starmer a 'coward'

MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Ellesmere Port and Neston Magistrates' Court, where he is charged with assault. The Runcorn and Helsby MP is accused of attacking a 45-year-old man in Main Street in Frodsham, Cheshire, which was reported to officers at 2.48am on October 26. Picture date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Amesbury. Photo credit should read: Ian Cooper/PA Wire

Runcorn and Helsby by-election: All you need to know

Some 76% backed a federal role in helping unemployed people retrain and find new work.

Voters slam economy as ‘on wrong track’ — but back skills revolution, poll finds

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the annual congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)

Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine to celebrate Victory Day

The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday

The guests on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday politics show today

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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

A social media curfew for children could be introduced by the government

Social media curfew suggested for children
The government could bring in social media curfews for children.
Tom Morton

US political analyst & author Mike Bedenbaugh says that terms such as ‘conservative,’ ‘liberal,’ ‘Right,’ ‘Left’ have been hollowed out and drained of substance.

America is now a land of confusion

Passengers in the arrivals hall at Heathrow Terminal 5 in London

Travellers banned from bringing meat and cheese into UK

The former MP and aide to ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak is among 15 people charged with gambling offences following an investigation into bets placed on the timing of the 2024 election, the Gambling Commission said.

Former Tory MP among 15 charged over gambling on general election date

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday

The guests on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday politics show today

The House of Commons has only rarely met on a Saturday.

When did the House of Commons last meet on a Saturday?

Rishi Sunak has issued his resignation honours.

Rishi Sunak's resignation honours - full list

Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal, walks between sessions during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017.

Labour's tax crackdown targets wealthy UK residents

Richard Harpin, founder of Homeserve Plc

Tory key donor reportedly pulls funding

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon. Picture: Getty Images

Woman who licked politician's neck sentenced

Abtisam Mohamed

Two Labour MPs denied entry to Israel

Dan Norris, Labour MP for North East Somerset and Hanham and the outgoing West of England metro mayor, has been suspended from the Labour Party following his arrest on suspicion of non-recent sexual offences against a girl, including rape.

Profile of suspended Labour MP Dan Norris following arrest

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday: Who are the guests on today's show?

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today?

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

Institute of Economic Development Board members, with Baroness Taylor.

iED in Westminster: Economic development and the move to a modern industrial str...

Illegal immigrants are rescued from small boats arriving in the UK

The most common nationalities of migrants arriving in UK illegally

Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi.

Labour MP spent £900 of taxpayer money on 'pet rent'

Pictured are Joe and his son, Alfie aged 8, who has muscular dystrophy. He relies on his powered wheelchair to give him the freedom and independence to live his life

‘Ridiculous’ Government guidance update could see children need driving licences...

Rachel Reeves will soon give an update on her plans for the UK economy as she will make the first Spring Statement of the new Labour government. (Photo: Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves to make first Spring Statement - what time will it air?

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'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Councils facing change offered new online tool by FourNet

New index assists councils to help citizens get in touch

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MPs salaries to rise - as axe hangs over thousands of civil servants

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is one of the guests appearing on this week’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Laura Kuenssberg ahead of budget

Streetlights

LED streetlight conversion investment hits nearly £442m for England’s County Cou...

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

The government will unveiled proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment

All about the Personal Independence Payment - is PIP being stopped?

MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Ellesmere Port and Neston Magistrates' Court, where he is charged with assault. The Runcorn and Helsby MP is accused of attacking a 45-year-old man in Main Street in Frodsham, Cheshire, which was reported to officers at 2.48am on October 26. Picture date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Amesbury. Photo credit should read: Ian Cooper/PA Wire

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury to step down