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UK's Domestic Abuse Bill Proposes 10 Days Paid Leave for Survivors to Secure Safety
A new bill by Labour MP Alex McIntyre proposes 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims, aiming to provide safety and support during recovery.
Elon Musk Says 'Thank You, Britain!' After Poll Reveals Britons Celebrate His Involvement In UK Politics
Elon Musk thanked Britain after a poll showed many support his role in UK politics, but concerns have been raised about his ties to far-right ideologies.
Rishi Sunak's New Housing for Asylum Seekers Will Cost Taxpayers a Shocking £46m
A scathing report by the spending watchdog shows Sunak's plan for asylum seekers to be housed across RAF sites and in a barge will cost £46 million extra.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants British businesses to fight for Ukraine
At the global summit, Rishi Sunak will call for British business leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to assist with the rebuilding of Ukraine.
Rishi Sunak apologises for not wearing seatbelt, police 'looking into' matter
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been forced to issue an apology after a video of him not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car went viral on the internet.
Boris Johnson's office receives £1m donation from tech investor
Former PM Boris Johnson's company has received £1 million in donations from Thailand-based British businessman Christopher Harborne.
Trust in UK politics has taken a hit after recent chaos – and historical data suggests only a change of government can fix it
The overall conclusion from the data is that the public does not trust British political parties at the moment, particularly not the governing party.
Gavin Williamson told civil servant to 'slit your throat' in fresh allegations
UK Cabinet Office Minister Sir Gavin Williamson allegedly asked a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" when he was serving as defence secretary.
Labour MP Rupa Huq apologises for calling Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black
Labour MP Rupa Haq has apologised for her remarks that described Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as "superficially" black.
UK's May faces down revolt over Brexit trade bill
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a measure that could have kept Britain in a customs union with the 28-nation bloc.
Is Brexit about to topple Theresa May? Customs union row could be the turning point
The customs union row along with the Irish border issue could be about to engulf Downing Street.
Boris Johnson believes the Irish Border solution will be like London's congestion charge
The former London mayor said that the comparison between the congestion charge and the Irish border was "very relevant."
Boost for Tory rebels as Jeremy Corbyn calls for post-Brexit customs union with EU
The Labour leader accused the Conservatives of having "no economic plan and no plan for Brexit."
Theresa May to reveal Brexit plan after intense cabinet talks
The Prime Minister is set to announce the government's stance on how Britain should work with the EU after Brexit.
Cabinet at war: Theresa May convenes ministers at Chequers to settle Brexit divisions
Theresa May will be hosting her senior cabinet ministers at the Buckinghamshire estate to iron out divisions.
Tories forced into apology over tweet suggesting parents can feed children for £10 a week
A member of the Bath Conservatives sent the tweet suggesting that parents should be able to feed their children for £10 a month.
'Death cult:' Ukip's Gerard Batten stands by hateful posts
Gerard Batten, Ukip interim leader, defended his belief that Islam is a "death cult", reasserting that it is "factually and historically true."
Tories fear housing crisis for middle-class millennials could be 'iceberg' that sinks party
Tories fear that the housing crisis affecting middle-class millennials could be an 'iceberg' issue that sinks the party in the upcoming election.
Jeremy Corbyn rubbishes 'Commie spy' claims
Labour leader dismisses story in The Sun which suggested he had close ties with a Czechoslovak agent at the height of the Cold War.
Theresa May will intervene in crunch Northern Ireland talks
Theresa May tries to break year-old deadlock between DUP and Sinn Fein over stalled Stormont government.
Jeremy Paxman says over-65s should not be allowed to vote and blames them for UK housing crisis
BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman is blaming his generation for the housing crisis and is calling for a ban on votes for the over-65s.
UK Foreign Office faces backlash after giving out headscarves during World Hijab Day event
The UK Foreign Office is facing a backlash after giving out headscarves to staff during a World Hijab Day event last week.
Shocking leaked report reveals one in five people in parliament faces sexual harassment
A report, which will be published by Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom on Thursday (8 February), found female workers reporting twice as many incidents as male workers.
'Anybody but BoMogg': Pro-Remain Tories start search for next party leader
Tory MPs Anna Soubry and Justine Greening have both hinted they could leave the party if Rees-Mogg became leader.
Brexit: Government slowness could become 'damaging' worry MPs
Cross-party committee warns government has failed to reprioritise its work and might not be ready by March next year.
Theresa May promises Brexit transition deal will be done in 7 weeks
May said that the transition deal would be agreed by the end of March, one year before Britain officially begins exiting the EU.
Tories pressure Theresa May to reveal where she really stands on Brexit
Theresa May has come under pressure to give more details on areas such as citizens rights and trade.
Brexit: UK borrowing could be 'tens of billions of pounds higher' despite Trump trade deal
Brexit study shows UK's borrowing could increase by huge amount as falling immigration and trade barriers offset US deal.
Tory minister Lord Bates shocks House by suddenly resigning and walking out of debate
The Conservative minister was due to answer questions at the start of a debate, but was late to the discussion.
Chaos for MPs as robin invades PMQs inside the House of Commons
The bird was spotted flying around inside the House of Commons for much of Prime Minister's Questions.