It doesn’t really matter who takes the reigns in a severely depleted Tory party, writes John Rentoul. The Labour leader’s biggest challenge will come from …
ANC leader and president accepts he will need help of opposition parties to tackle serious problems facing country South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said …
Strongman-style leader set for historic third term but with authority diminished after loss of majority How voters turned against Narendra Modi in his party’s heartland …
Mexico’s federal archaeology agency is accusing the conservative-governed city of Guanajuato of mistreating the country’s famous mummified 19th century bodies
Exclusive: ‘This latest childminder numbers debacle is yet more evidence that the Tories offered a pledge without a delivery plan,’ says Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary
Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing the country’s lithium, a critical …
Party leader cites concerns about first minister Vaughan Gething’s actions over donation and pandemic message leak UK politics live – latest updates The first minister, …
John Woodcock, whose review proposes bans for protest groups, has lobbying links to firms in arms and fossil fuel sectors Activists have accused the government’s …
Sir John Armitt urges ministers to act swiftly or risk impeding growth and jeopardising climate targets Rishi Sunak’s U-turns over net zero have delayed progress …
One MP told The Independent: “While I’m pleased that this seller has been brought to justice, the government must take action to strengthen guidelines, tighten …
Shahzad Akbar, who sought refuge in Britain after leading Pakistan’s efforts to combat corruption before Mr Khan was toppled from power two years ago, was …
Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses • Read more: the true story of the UK infected …
AirTanker revelation comes amid government confidence that deportations will start soon UK politics – latest updates Rishi Sunak’s government has discussed the possibility of using …
Voters across Poland are casting ballots in local elections in what is the first electoral test for the coalition government led by Prime Minister Donald …
Allegations of up to 20 assassinations since 2020 follow Canada’s accusation of Delhi role in murders of dissidents The Indian government assassinated individuals in Pakistan …
A dramatic decision by Israel’s Supreme Court on drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the Israeli military could spell political trouble for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Ministers under growing pressure to act amid signs Israel intends to ignore UN ceasefire resolution Parliamentary pressure is building on the UK government to ban …
The deputy prime minister is expected to blame Beijing for the hack and announce new sanctions against Chinese officials Jo Stevens, the shadow Welsh secretary, …
The Senate and House Appropriations Committees on Thursday released the text to fund major departments of the US government and avoid a government shutdown.
Leonard Farruku, 27, died in a suspected suicide on barge for asylum seekers and his relatives want an independent inquiry The family of Leonard Farruku, …
Football governance bill to be published on TuesdayPrime minister: bill will ‘prevent a breakaway league’ An independent regulator for English football is imminent after the …
Shadow ministers step up preparations by holding informal meals to pick the brains of senior political figures Senior members of Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet have …
Diogo Santos Coelho from Portugal faces a 52-year sentence for alleged cybercrime relating to RaidForums site A vulnerable autistic man is pleading with the UK …
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk says move is ‘not a retaliation’ as foreign ministry says the changes are already taking place Poland is recalling 50 …
Not enough top-flight clubs voted in favour of proposed dealWestminster may accelerate passage of football governance bill Premier League clubs’ decision to walk away from …
Whistleblower Ian Foxley alleges MoD had role in him losing his job while acquitted businessman John Mason seeks payment of legal costs ‘Deniable fiddle’: the …
All ‘high level benefit’ targets missed and only three-quarters forecasted to be achieved by 2024/25, according to NAO Government plans to overhaul the country’s ailing …
No 10 refuses to say how Michelle Donelan was advised over accusation against academic who then sued her for libel The science secretary, Michelle Donelan, …
Office for Budget Responsibility says national insurance and tax cuts will be paid for by average £8bn-a-year borrowing to 2028-29 The chancellor will raise government …
Martin Lewis warned that children struggle to recognise the difference between real money and money spent on applications on mobile devices and tablets.