UNBELIEVABLE: Westminster | History Defined

Richard Murphy: Forget what was in the Budget. It’s what was missing that matters

I NEVER expected John Healey to deliver much in his first (and I rather hope last) Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the latest dismal Labour government in Westminster. He did not – and to that extent I cannot be disappointed with the outcome.

The National (Scotland) · 5h ago

‘Uncork the Gauke’ phrase an accolade, former Tory minister says

The catchphrase was used in Westminster when Sir David, who served in the Treasury, was sent out to defend policy changes and tackle media flare-ups.

Evening Standard · Oct 27

SNP issue urgent warning as energy bills 'may soar by 27 per cent in just two months'

THE UK Government is facing pressure to act on the cost of energy after “genuinely frightening” projections ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26

Westminster jobs cull could hit staff tasked with supporting local communities

The cuts are expected to save the council £29 million in 2026-27, with redundancies due to take place between April and December next year

Evening Standard · Oct 24

What are Westminster big beasts putting in their emergency stockpile?

ANDY Burnham has told Britons to stockpile a store of essential supplies to help get them through whatever looming disaster strikes first.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23

Mystery of Westminster Abbey skeleton 'solved'

For over 150 years, historians have hotly debated the identity of the Westminster skeleton. But now, we may finally know his name...

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed by Met over ‘rape in Parliament’

Jailed Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of attacking a woman in Westminster in 2016

Evening Standard · Oct 21

London's flagship Westminster council to lay off over 500 staff in most brutal-ever cuts

The central London borough announced it will lose around 15% of its work force in a bid to save £29 million from its budget

Evening Standard · Oct 20

SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’

John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’

Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17