Peers Suspended for Breaking Lobbying Rules
Two members of the House of Lords face hefty suspensions after being caught in an undercover sting. Explore the unreformed system that allows peers to profit from their privileged positions.
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BBC Faces Trump Lawsuit in Parliamentary Probe
The BBC faces a potential $1bn lawsuit from Donald Trump over an edited speech. Key figures are being questioned by MPs today. Follow the latest developments.
Two Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans face suspension from the House of Lords after a watchdog found they breached lobbying rules. Read the full investigation details.
Lords block assisted dying bill in democratic outrage
Unelected peers are filibustering the assisted dying bill with 1,047 amendments, blocking the will of Commons and public opinion. This democratic crisis demands immediate government action.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
CBA Boss Defends Decision Not to Repay Bank Fees
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn faces parliamentary scrutiny over refusing to refund fees to vulnerable customers. Read the full investigation details.
Peers mount offensive against assisted dying bill
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Tasmania approves $1.3bn Hobart stadium project
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
Minns: 'Errant Email' Caused Neo-Nazi Rally Notification Fail
NSW Premier Chris Minns suggests a misdirected email may explain why his office wasn't warned about the Sydney neo-Nazi rally. Discover the security breakdown and ongoing investigation.
Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
Govt to Reconsider Waspi Women Compensation
The government will reconsider compensating 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence emerged. Campaigners call this a major step forward in their fight for justice.
Government to reconsider Waspi pension decision
UK government forced to reconsider denying compensation to 3.6 million Waspi women after legal pressure. Campaigners hail major victory in long-running state pension age battle.
Pension tax threat for young savers faces backlash
A 31-year-old paying thousands into his pension warns that proposed NI taxes on salary sacrifice could destroy retirement planning for young Britons. Discover why this policy threatens financial futures.
Pensions Quadruple Lock: Revolutionary UK Proposal
Explore the groundbreaking proposal for a pensions quadruple lock that could significantly boost state pension payments and provide unprecedented security for UK retirees.
Sadiq Khan's private message to MP sparks controversy
London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces scrutiny after sending a private message to socialist MP Zohran Mamdani during a heated parliamentary debate, raising questions about political boundaries.
Reform UK Pension Plan Could Cost Billions Extra
Prospect union analysis reveals Reform UK's proposed public sector pension changes could add billions to government spending, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.
MPs push for official Islamophobia definition amid hate crime rise
Cross-party pressure mounts on ministers to establish a formal definition of Islamophobia as new figures reveal alarming surge in anti-Muslim attacks across Britain.
Parliament's Pantomime: Shouting While Planet Burns
While planetary emergencies demand urgent attention, Parliament descends into theatrical shouting matches, leaving voters questioning if their representatives have misplaced priorities.
UK's fast jet programme in crisis, report warns
A damning parliamentary inquiry reveals Britain's fast jet fleet is dangerously underprepared, with ageing Typhoons and delayed Tempest programme threatening RAF capabilities.
Australia's Climate Policy Explodes in Parliamentary Showdown
The Australian parliament descends into chaos as the government's environmental reforms face opposition revolt, threatening to derail the nation's net zero commitments and sparking accusations of climate policy betrayal.
Pension Tax Trap: Thousands Hit by Shock Tax Bills
Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC's emergency tax system is hitting pensioners who return to work, with some losing nearly half their income to unexpected tax demands.
Badenoch: Sack Reeves If She Broke House Rental Rules
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces political fire as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch calls for her dismissal amid allegations of breaking parliamentary rental rules. The explosive clash rocks Westminster.
Pocock wins Senate transparency battle, extends question time
Independent Senator David Pocock secures historic Senate reforms, forcing the government to extend question time and increase parliamentary accountability in a major transparency victory.
PM dismisses calls for Reeves rental probe
Rishi Sunak dismisses Conservative demands for investigation into Rachel Reeves after she admitted failing to properly register rental property with MPs' watchdog.
Pension tax raid threatens millions' retirement
A stealth tax freeze on pension allowances threatens to push millions of Britons into higher tax brackets, potentially derailing retirement plans across the UK.
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