Politics News

Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour's tax increases on businesses

Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already feeling the pressure from the government's latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans.
'You have to accept her life is not her own': Ruth Davidson and partner Jen reflect on life in politics

Being a politician is not always easy - and neither is it straightforward if you are in a relationship with one.
Child exploitation and 'cuckooing' to be made criminal offences

Child criminal exploitation (CCE) and "cuckooing" will be made new offences under a new law, the home secretary has said.
Jess Phillips says there's 'no place' where violence against women 'doesn't happen' - as spiking to become new offence

Jess Phillips has said "there is no place" where violence against women and girls "doesn't happen" - as a new law is set to make spiking a criminal offence.
Domestic abuse specialists placed in 999 control rooms after women's murders

The first domestic violence specialists have been placed in 999 control rooms in response to the death of a woman who was murdered by her ex-husband, despite ringing police on the night she died.