UK Politics & Public Policy
UK party politics, government policy, public institutions and UK foreign disputes.
33 events across this topic and its sub-topics
- Single source1 day ago
UK PM open to slavery apology but rejects reparations as Commonwealth meets
UK Labour mayor signals openness to slavery apology but rules out reparations, reopening debate on historical redress.
Al Jazeera
- Single source3 days ago
Unison chief demands equal political backing for NHS, teachers, care workers
UK union leader says North Sea oil policy neglects public sector employment, raising labor tensions in energy transition.
The Guardian
- Single source4 days ago
Thomas Markle faces investigation in Philippines
BBC reports it will investigate Thomas Markle in the Philippines, a personal matter with no market angle.
BBC News
- Single source4 days ago
Chancellor: Government must aid jobless youth through welfare cuts
UK Chancellor frames youth unemployment support as moral obligation, signaling policy intervention ahead.
BBC News
- Single source4 days ago
Labour backbenchers push PM to back Fahnbulleh's likely block of oilfield
Labour MPs oppose party leadership overruling energy secretary's decision on Rosebank oil field development.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Single source6 days ago
UK officials: Rosebank oil project fits within carbon limits
UK government insiders say Rosebank oilfield development would not breach emission targets.
The Guardian
- Single source8 days ago
Healey backs Rosebank oilfield while Fahnbulleh leans toward rejection
UK Cabinet divides over approval of Rosebank oilfield development in North Sea.
The Guardian
- Single source9 days ago
Workers on Scottish oil platform await development decision
BBC profiles Rosebank oil field amid political controversy over UK North Sea development.
BBC News
- Single source12 days ago
Treasury calculates potential trillion-pound wealth from North Sea oil investment
UK government estimates Britain could have accumulated a trillion-pound sovereign wealth fund from North Sea oil revenues.
BBC News
- Single source12 days ago
Energy Secretary Set to Block Rosebank Oil Development
UK energy secretary signals rejection of Rosebank oilfield development, blocking North Sea oil expansion.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Single source12 days ago
UK official: Jackdaw gas project compatible with net-zero climate goals
UK energy secretary defends Jackdaw gasfield approval as compatible with net-zero climate targets.
The Guardian
- Single source12 days ago
UK green-lights North Sea gas project despite climate pledges
Britain approves new North Sea gas drilling, expanding domestic fossil fuel production capacity.
The New York Times
- Single source12 days ago
UK inflation rises to 3.5% as fuel prices spike; North Sea gasfield gets approval
UK inflation rises to 3.5% as motor fuel costs climb; government approves Jackdaw North Sea gasfield.
The Guardian
- Single source13 days ago
UK approves Jackdaw gas field as pragmatic North Sea strategy
UK approves Jackdaw oil and gas field in North Sea, signaling shift toward domestic energy production.
The Guardian
- Reported by 3 outletsMARKET SHOCK13 days ago
UK to announce decision on Jackdaw North Sea gas field
UK government to announce decision on Jackdaw gas field development in North Sea.
The New York Times · The Guardian · BBC News
SPONSORED
- Single source19 days ago
Commentator argues Palantir gains excessive sway over British government operations
George Monbiot argues Palantir's growing influence in British government warrants regulatory curbs on the US data analytics firm.
The Guardian
- Reported by 2 outlets20 days ago
Argentina pursues legal action against Britain over Falklands petroleum drilling
Argentina files legal claim against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration, escalating territorial dispute.
BBC News · The Guardian
- Single source20 days ago
BBC halts FM radio broadcasts in Afghanistan
BBC suspends FM radio transmissions in Afghanistan, affecting media access in the country.
BBC News
- Single source20 days ago
Cryptocurrency magnates donate heavily to British political insurgent group
Crypto billionaires are increasing political influence in Britain, shifting its political culture toward American-style dynamics.
The New York Times
- Single source20 days ago
Wealthy financiers oppose Anglican church's planned reparations for historic slavery ties
Church of England faces organized opposition to its £100 million slavery reparations fund through lobbying and legal action.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Single source21 days ago
Labour elects Somali refugee woman to UK Parliament for first time
Abdi-Wali becomes first Somali-born refugee elected to UK Parliament.
Al Jazeera
- Single source22 days ago
UK Greens chief pushes for governance reforms following Zionism policy vote
UK Green Party leader pushes for rule change after party statement equates Zionism with racism.
Al Jazeera
- Single source22 days ago
UK party conferences reveal divergent approaches to climate policy and green building standards
UK party conferences reveal climate action debate focused on reducing partisan rhetoric rather than policy substance.
The Guardian
- Single source24 days ago
BBC analyzes bodycam footage from Manhattan immigration enforcement shooting
ICE shooting in New York City; BBC reports on video aftermath.
BBC News
- Single source26 days ago
BBC director general defends layoffs amid staff complaints about senior management
BBC leadership faces internal staff backlash over proposed junior-level job cuts.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Single source27 days ago
Equinor threatens to halt UK investments without approval for new energy fields
The Norwegian energy company warns it could cease future UK investment if regulators reject proposed offshore drilling projects.
BBC News
- Single source28 days ago
Conservative MPs back Badenoch but push economic agenda over cultural disputes
UK Conservative Party unites behind new leader Badenoch; MPs push economic focus over culture war messaging.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Palantir lobbyist played central role in Burnham's path to UK premiership
Palantir lobbyist helped Andy Burnham become UK Prime Minister, raising questions about corporate influence on government.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
BBC employees worry about imminent closures of Two underperforming television services
Staff anxiety rises that the broadcaster will eliminate its Two and Scotland television services next week as part of a £500m cost-reduction initiative.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
EDF leader backs North Sea fossil fuel development as compatible with climate targets
The chief executive of EDF Energy endorsed expanding UK oil and gas extraction, arguing such projects align with net zero commitments.
The Guardian
SPONSORED
- Reported by 2 outletsabout 1 month ago
Burnham commits to scrapping pension triple lock by 2030 for care funding
UK Labour mayor Andy Burnham pledges to end the pension triple lock by 2030 to fund social care.
The Guardian · BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Milei warns of court challenge to Falklands petroleum drilling
Argentina's president threatened to pursue maritime litigation unless Britain halts operations within fourteen days.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Argentina gives UK two weeks to halt Falkland Islands petroleum drilling
President Javier Milei threatened legal proceedings unless the UK abandons the Sea Lion oilfield venture within fourteen days.
BBC News