Warning: Call-time pass-by-reference has been deprecated in /home/healthpo/public_html/modules/nodequeue/nodequeue_generate.module on line 141
Politics | Health Policy Insight
Health Policy Insight
Healthcare management online analysis and intelligence
The home of UK health policy

Politics

UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:46
Rwanda had asked for additional money it said it was owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.
Categories: Politics

UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings

BBC Politics - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 03:22
Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".
Categories: Politics

Outright ban on new leasehold flats moves closer

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 18:57
Ministers want to move to a "commonhold" system where flat-owners own a share of their buildings.
Categories: Politics

Trump's commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere - PM

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 18:56
As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"
Categories: Politics

Low-paid workers to get 80% of salary in sick pay

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 15:26
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.
Categories: Politics

King's pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 14:51
King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.
Categories: Politics

Starmer announces £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 09:43
The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.
Categories: Politics

Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 06:55
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.
Categories: Politics

Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

BBC Politics - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 03:49
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Categories: Politics

Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?

BBC Politics - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 22:33
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.
Categories: Politics

Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/28/2025 - 15:11
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
Categories: Politics

Chris Mason: Starmer wins Trump over - but Ukraine uncertainty lingers

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/28/2025 - 07:52
No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.
Categories: Politics

Did the White House help end the Tate brothers travel ban?

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/28/2025 - 02:16
The release of Tate and his brother came after discussions between US and Romanian officials.
Categories: Politics

UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/28/2025 - 01:00
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.
Categories: Politics

Watch: Decoding the PM's meeting with Donald Trump

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:16
The handshake, the jokes and diplomacy by flattery - analysing Starmer's first visit to the White House.
Categories: Politics

Key takeaways from Starmer's talks with Trump

BBC Politics - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 23:22
A surprise letter from King Charles III to a possible trade deal - the key moments from Starmer's visit to the White House.
Categories: Politics

Chris Mason: Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe's new reality

BBC Politics - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 01:13
Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.
Categories: Politics

Sinn Féin St Patrick's Day move over Trump policy a gamble

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:23
The snub risks damaging long-standing relationships with key political figures in the US.
Categories: Politics

Government borrowing, bonds and yields explained

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 18:01
You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here's a quick guide on government borrowing, bonds and yields.
Categories: Politics

Who is Rachel Reeves?

BBC Politics - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:43
The chancellor has faced a bumpy first few months, from a sluggish economy to questions over her CV.
Categories: Politics
Syndicate content