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Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.

4 hrs ago
Politics
David Lammy addresses MPs in the House of Commons

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

47 mins ago
Middle East
e-gates at an airport

Doubts over whether Brits can use EU e-gates this summer

It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

1 hr ago
Business

UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel over Gaza

The UK, France and Canada "strongly oppose" Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of military operations, a statement from their leaders said.

14 hrs ago
Middle East

Starmer apologises for 'rude' answer to Plaid MP

Starmer told Liz Saville Roberts she spoke "rubbish" after she challenged him over migration.

3 hrs ago
Wales
David Lammy addresses MPs in the House of Commons

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

47 mins ago
Middle East
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lean in to kiss each other at the UK-EU Summit in London on 19 May 2025.

Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship

Our political editor reflects on the UK's deal with the EU to smoothen frictions in trade.

16 hrs ago
Politics
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Second man charged over fires at homes linked to PM

Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, police say.

3 hrs ago
London
e-gates at an airport

Doubts over whether Brits can use EU e-gates this summer

It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

1 hr ago
Business
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Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Those convicted of child sexual offences may not be banned from contact with their own offspring.

4 hrs ago
UK
Baroness Kidron wears a grey t-shirt and tortoiseshell glasses

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives

MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.

22 hrs ago
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The new UK-EU deal at a glance

A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached.

1 day ago
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer sitting at a table in Lancaster House, opposite European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, who have their back to the camera.

Henry Zeffman: Starmer banks on public being over Brexit

For the UK-EU deal to succeed the PM needs it to seem as insignificant and uncontroversial as possible.

1 day ago
Politics
Travellers with luggage queue at arrivals as officials in booths marked "all passports" check passports at Split Airport in Croatia.

Five unanswered questions in UK-EU deal

A youth visa scheme and how much the UK will contribute financially are among issues still being negotiated

4 hrs ago
Politics

Features and analysis

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Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

1 day ago
Europe
Ursula von der Leyen rests a hand on Keir Starmer's shoulder as they smile at one another

Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written

The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.

1 day ago
Europe
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Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary

These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.

5 days ago
Business
A blue sign reading 'UK border', with people waking underneath

Labour's immigration plans at a glance

The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.

12 May 2025
Politics
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What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?

12 May 2025
Politics

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