The expansion of Luton Airport has been approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. She said she has approved the airport’s expansion plan, despite the Planning Inspectorate recommending she reject it over environmental…
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Martyn’s Law: Bill named after Manchester Arena bombing victim becomes law | UK News
New legislation to make venues protect the public in the event of a terror attack, named in memory of a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, has become law in the…
Starmer’s vindication day? | Politics News
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. As the world…
MP tells Sky News she was attacked online by Tate brothers after Commons contribution | Politics News
An MP has told Sky News she was attacked online by the Tate brothers after she participated in a debate in the House of Commons about violence against women. The controversial duo,…
‘US is our closest ally’, says UK minister reacting to Trump tariffs – but ‘nothing off the table’ | Politics News
The US is “our closest ally” but “nothing is off the table” in response to Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on imports from the UK, the business secretary has said. In a statement…
‘My lawyers are ready’ for questions about corruption claims, ex-minister tells Sky News | Politics News
Tulip Siddiq has told Sky News her “lawyers are ready” to handle any formal questions about allegations she is involved in corruption in Bangladesh. Asked whether she regrets apparent links with the…
UK preparing for ‘all eventualities’ ahead of Trump tariffs, Starmer says | Politics News
Sir Keir Starmer has said the government has been preparing “for all eventualities” ahead of Donald Trump announcing global tariffs later on Wednesday. The US president is set to announce details of…
The cheerful optimism of supporters of the assisted dying bill has turned to nervousness | Politics News
The assisted dying bill is entering the make-or-break stage. The message from those around Kim Leadbeater is that all is calm and well. She tells me she is “not particularly worried” about…
Starmer holds fire on Trump’s Liberation Day | Politics News
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. It’s a big…
Planning reforms to ‘rewire the system’ and get Britain building – all while protecting wildlife | Politics News
Major developers will only deal with one regulator under planning reforms which ministers say will “rewire the system” to get Britain building – all while protecting the environment. A review by former…