Category : Westminster


Trump DHS Nominee Mullin's Stock Trades Under Fire

Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated as Homeland Security Secretary, faces intense scrutiny over his prolific stock trading, including purchases timed around military actions in Iran and Venezuela.

Trump Appoints Vance to Lead Anti-Fraud Task Force

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order naming Vice President JD Vance to oversee a new anti-fraud task force targeting Democratic-led states like Minnesota, California, and Maryland.

Phil Woolas, Former Labour Minister, Dies at 66

Phil Woolas, the former Labour minister who championed the national minimum wage and fought the BNP in Oldham, has died aged 66. His political career ended controversially after a 2010 election court ruling.

Lords to Vote on Abortion Decriminalisation Amendments

The House of Lords is set to debate key amendments to abortion law, including proposals on telemedicine and pardons, following last year's Commons vote to decriminalise terminations for women in England and Wales.

Starmer: UK Will Not Be Drawn Into Wider War

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined three key objectives in a press conference, emphasising that the UK will protect its people, defend allies, but avoid escalation into a broader conflict.

Reeves Pledges to Protect Pensioners from Income Tax Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure pensioners whose sole income is the state pension will not face income tax bills from 2027, despite the triple lock pushing payments above the personal allowance threshold.

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