Kremlin threatens British targets inside and outside Ukraine and says UK and France bear ‘direct responsibility’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia Speaking on the media round this morning, the work and pensions secretary, Pat...
Read MoreWork and pensions secretary says jobs guarantee scheme is restoring confidence as ONS reports that number of young people not in work or training has fallen below a millionHello, and welcome to our UK politics blog. It’s all...
Read MoreNew measures will protect Tata and British Steel but allow foreign pre-made parts into the UK, say industry bossesSteel bosses have warned ministers that a “back door” in new trade rules could hit British manufacturers and lead...
Read MoreBusiness secretary announces new ‘steel safeguards’ during visit to Tata’s Port Talbot plantThe UK is to double tariffs on Chinese and other foreign steel in a bid to save its remaining plants from collapse.The new “steel...
Read MoreChange being considered amid global glut driven by supplies from China along with a rise in protectionism The UK is expected to reduce the amount of foreign steel it allows in tariff-free, as the government looks to protect its...
Read MoreUS president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of scheduleThe government has rushed forward plans for a £2.5bn investment in the UK steel industry after Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on...
Read MoreExclusive: Welsh secretary to announce £80m funding to help 2,800 Tata steelworkers and local economyPort Talbot steelworkers and their families affected by the closure of furnaces will be entitled to grants of up to £10,000 to...
Read MoreConfirmation comes despite £500m government funding towards building new greener arc furnace at plantThe British steel industry has suffered a blow after 2,500 job cuts at the Port Talbot steelworks were confirmed, despite a...
Read MoreAnnouncement on taxpayer-funded rescue plan for Tata-owned south Wales plant expected on WednesdayThe British steel industry is braced for 2,500 job cuts at the Port Talbot steelworks, with thousands more jobs at risk in the UK,...
Read MoreWales secretary says Tories should have prepared for workforce cuts resulting from switch to electric arc furnaceUncertainty over the future of Tata Steel in south Wales is already causing job losses in the broader industry, the...
Read MoreLiberal Democrats leader is speaking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson as election campaigning enters its final daysSign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterHere’s the latest in the Guardian’s series on The broken years: Tory...
Read MorePM responds to comments by Reform activists, who were filmed by Channel 4 reporter while canvassing in ClactonSign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterHere’s the latest in the Guardian’s series on The broken years: Tory...
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