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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' pos...
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
Teen boys' rape sentences to be reviewed by government
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout
Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.
Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged.
Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit
Reform have hit back at the criticisms suggesting they were "politically influenced".
Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance con...
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attrac...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027.
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas backs call to remove Ukraine flag outside Senedd
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says
Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.
Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "pro...
Reform's youngest leader now running two councils
Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council
Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Makerfield by-election candidates announced
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Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our poli...
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?