Politics
Celebrities claim relatives ‘wouldn’t make the cut’ in points-based system
A viral tweet attracted comments from Jay Rayner and Caitlin Moran, who shared their own families’ stories.
Corbyn condemns Johnson for not visiting flood-hit communities
The Labour leader called the Government’s response to recent flooding ‘wholly inadequate’.
Former Momentum chief backs Starmer in game-changing move
Laura Parker said he is best placed to unify the party.
Tony Blair calls for ‘radical’ overhaul to mark Labour’s 120th anniversary
He admitted 2020 isn't 1997, saying Labour must "redefine what radical means".
Priti Patel concedes that her own parents would not have been admitted to UK under her own immigration rules
The Home Secretary admits she probably wouldn't be in the country under her own tough immigration proposals.
Time for businesses to start training British workers, says Priti Patel
The Home Secretary said the newly announced immigration system should push firms into looking closer to home for recruits.
Households may feel the pinch as price rises gain ground on falling wage growth
New inflation figures are a ‘worrying sign’ for consumers, one expert said.
Scotland’s pro-EU stance triggers watchmaking firm’s move from England
The Marloe Watch Company, which is relocating to Perth, said its values are ‘much more in line with Scotland than the rest of Britain right now’.
Home Office’s skills criteria will ‘decimate’ Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry
Those classified as ‘unskilled’ and those earning below £25,600 will no longer be allowed to work there.