NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesReeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than USThe chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.9 hrs agoBusinessHairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikesThe British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.12 hrs agoPoliticsRuncorn by-election battle tests Labour nervesThe by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.2 days agoPoliticsReform UK criticised for candidates' offensive postsNigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net.1 day agoPoliticsUK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from ThailandUK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.12 hrs agoPoliticsHairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikesThe British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.12 hrs agoPoliticsBBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretaryLisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.8 hrs agoCultureEligibility case against Reform candidate dismissedDame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.8 hrs agoLincolnshireRuncorn by-election battle tests Labour nervesThe by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.2 days agoPoliticsUK edges towards youth visa deal with EUAn agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".1 day agoPoliticsMPs limber up for London Marathon Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.10 hrs agoPoliticsUK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsBig Ben light turned on to mark wartime anniversaryIt is 80 years since the Ayrton Light was switched back on after World War Two blackout regulations were lifted.14 hrs agoPoliticsCyclists who kill could face life sentence The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.14 hrs agoUKFeatures and analysisLocal elections 2025: Who is standing in my area?Find out whether there is an election near you in May and who the candidates are, using our lookup tool.7 Apr 2025EnglandWho can vote in the May local elections?Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.17 hrs agoEnglandWho's standing in the Runcorn by-election?A total of 15 people are vying to be the next MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire.2 Apr 2025EnglandReform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contestsSmaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England.18 Apr 2025EnglandChris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yetThe landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes.3 days agoPolitics