Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
Politics 2025-12-03 23:00
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

MP calls for more support for children of alcoholics
Politics 2025-12-03 22:00
George Freeman warns the "carnage" of drink dependency is more likely to see children ending up in care.

Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans
Politics 2025-12-03 20:00
Dozens of the party's rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans.

Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
Politics 2025-12-03 10:00
Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
Politics 2025-12-03 10:00
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

MPs warn China spy trial failures could happen again
Politics 2025-12-03 10:00
A damning report finds a “shambolic” system could lead to future espionage cases being dropped.

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Politics 2025-12-03 07:00
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues
Politics 2025-12-03 04:00
Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.

Ex-ballerina and former minister in race to be next Lord Speaker
Politics 2025-12-03 02:00
Deborah Bull and Michael Forsyth are the two candidates standing to replace Lord McFall of Alcluith.

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe sets up party
Politics 2025-12-03 01:00
Great Yarmouth First will represent needs of the town only, says founder Rupert Lowe.
