Faye Brown
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Budget 2023: Chancellor to promise 30 hours of childcare a week for one and two-year-olds
Jeremy Hunt is expected to make the announcement of a £4bn expansion of childcare for one and two-year-olds, funding a plan that would provide 30 hours a week to parents, Sky News understands. → Read More
Rishi Sunak's family 'reminded of rules' by police after dog filmed without lead in Hyde Park
A video shared on social media appeared to show the prime minister's labrador retriever roaming freely near a sign which said dogs must be kept on a lead. → Read More
The key announcements as Sunak and Macron hail 'new beginning' at UK-France summit in Paris
Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hailed the beginning of "new relations" as they outlined steps to tackle shared challenges during a press conference in Paris, including on immigration, energy and defence. → Read More
Sunak to push for returns agreement with France in bid to stop small boats
Rishi Sunak will push for a returns agreement with France when he meets President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday to discuss joint cooperation in tackling small boats. → Read More
Windsor Framework: MPs will get vote on new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland 'by end of the month'
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the vote in parliament would likely be within the next two to three weeks. → Read More
Anti-strikes law would 'strip workers of unfair dismissal protections', watchdog warns
An equalities watchdog has warned the government's proposed anti-strikes legislation could be in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights and said it compared poorly with similar laws in other countries. → Read More
'Scotland lost its way': SNP candidates clash on independence in fiery first TV debate
The three candidates to succeed Nicola Sturgeon clashed in a heated TV debate dominated by jibes over their records in government and Scottish independence. → Read More
Hancock accused of 'weaponising disabled children' with threat to block centre if MP didn't back COVID curbs
Senior Tory MP Jake Berry has called for Matt Hancock to be hauled before the Commons for questioning after leaked messages showed he discussed threatening to block a disabled centre in an MP's constituency to get him to vote for COVID curbs. → Read More
Rishi Sunak says migrants crackdown needed as current system 'unfair on British people'
Rishi Sunak insisted his new legislation to stop small boats is "tough but fair" after the government admitted it may not comply with human rights laws, → Read More
Sir Graham Brady to stand down as MP at next election
Sir Graham Brady has become the latest senior Conservative MP to announce they will not contest their seat at the next election. → Read More
Rishi Sunak's small boats plan 'to push boundaries of international law'
Rishi Sunak is the latest Tory prime minister to make a crackdown on small boats crossing the Channel one of their priorities. But his government has admitted that his plan will "push the boundaries of international law", and critics have branded it "unworkable" and "costly". → Read More
Sir Chris Whitty warned public wouldn't stick to lockdown 'sex ban', leaked messages reveal
In the latest WhatsApp revelations, it appears chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty warned against a lockdown "sex ban" but the government chose to issue different guidance. → Read More
Ministers question if Sue Gray followed rules
The government suggests Sue Gray breached rules over taking a job with Labour after leaving the civil service - as Tory MPs row about the attack line. → Read More
Thousands of sex offenders prosecuted for changing personal details without telling police
A Home Office minister has conceded the government must consider closing a loophole allowing sex offenders to change their name - amid concern it is allowing criminals to evade justice. → Read More
Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of being in 'total denial' about the state of the country in PMQs clash
The Labour leader accused Rishi Sunak of being in "denial" over the state of the country as he called the cost of living crisis a "shocking state of affairs". → Read More
Michael Gove suggests parents of skivers should have child benefit stripped
Michael Gove said the idea to dock benefits of parents whose children miss school should be "reconsidered" as part of a drive to reduce crime and improve attendance. → Read More
Brexit: Rishi Sunak says Northern Ireland in 'unbelievably special position' because of access to EU single market
The prime minister said his new Brexit deal puts Northern Ireland in an "unbelievably special position" because it gives it access to both the UK and European Union markets - creating "the world's most exciting economic zone". → Read More
Therese Coffey suggests people struggling to afford food should 'work more hours'
Therese Coffey has been criticised for saying people struggling with rising food bills could work longer hours or get "upskilled" for a higher income. → Read More
Keir Starmer promises to 'give Britain its future back' as he sets out five missions for government
Sir Keir Starmer has set out five national missions he said will give the UK "its confidence, its hope and its future back". → Read More
UK's asylum backlog tops 160,000 for first time since current records began
More than 160,000 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December - up 60% for the same period in 2021. The figures have been released as Rishi Sunak's government plans a new questionnaire to speed up the process. → Read More