Politics
Conservatives Pledge Tough Love Benefit Rules for Under-25s
The Conservative Party has pledged to introduce new benefit rules for under-25s, aiming to enforce stricter work requirements for young…
Do parents make the politician? Burnham speech reflects father’s vision
The question raised by John Crace’s Guardian commentary is whether politicians are shaped by their parents, after Andy Burnhead told…
UK Income Growth Revised Upward Amid Resilient Economy
UK income growth was revised upward in official data for the first half of 2026, signaling stronger household financial conditions…
Tories Would Keep Triple Lock Pension Policy, Says Party Chair
The Conservative Party will keep the triple lock pension policy unchanged, party chairwoman Carrie Symonds has confirmed. The triple lock…
Burnham Rejects Swinney Prediction of Being Last Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has rejected a prediction made by John Swinney that he will be the ‘last prime minister’. The remarks…
Burnham to Fight Next Election on Voting System Pledge
Burnham to Fight Next Election on Voting System Pledge The prime minister has said he will contest the next general…
Burnham Urges Bolder Social Care Reform Debate
Andy Burnham has urged a fresh and candid debate on social care reform, pressing politicians to stop avoiding difficult decisions…
Leasehold agents face crackdown in policy announced at Labour conference
The housing secretary announced a leasehold crackdown targeting what she described as ‘cowboy’ property agents during her keynote address at…
Burnham to contest next election on NHS-style social care pledge
Andy Burnham will fight the next election on a pledge to overhaul England’s social care system, promising a universal, NHS-style…
Burnham Announces Scheme to Help First-Time Buyers
Prime Minister Burnham has announced a new government initiative designed to assist first-time buyers in purchasing their first home without…