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REX/Shutterstock By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the UK for his first visit since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. The UK government said he would meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and make a speech in Parliament, before holding an audience with King Charles. It comes as British

EPA By Chris Mason & David Wallace Lockhart BBC Politics Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will unveil a new government department focused on energy security and change the responsibilities of three others. There will also be a reshuffle of ministers, with some new names in senior roles. Rishi Sunak has been looking for a new party

By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Hospital bosses have urged ministers to re-open pay talks with staff as the NHS in England prepares its biggest-ever round of NHS strikes this week. NHS Providers chief Sir Julian Hartley said health bosses wanted to see fresh negotiations given walkouts have been suspended in Scotland and Wales following new

Reuters By Jasmine Andersson BBC News Liz Truss has said she was never given a “realistic chance” to implement her radical tax-cutting agenda by her party. In a 4,000-word essay in the Sunday Telegraph, Ms Truss stood by her plans to boost economic growth, arguing they were brought down by “the left-wing economic establishment”. They

EPA Dominic Raab should be suspended as deputy prime minister until an inquiry into bullying allegations against him is over, an ex-Tory chairman has said. Speaking to the BBC, Jake Berry said MPs and ministers were “not some form of special human being” and should be treated “like anyone else”. Mr Raab, also the justice

Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has repeated his pledge to publish his tax returns, telling presenter Piers Morgan in a TV interview he will do so “shortly”. Mr Sunak said he was willing to be “transparent” and publish the documents, which were “being prepared”. The PM’s financial affairs came under scrutiny

Reuters By Chris Mason & Nick Eardley BBC political editor & political correspondent Days after the prime minister sacked his party chairman, another staffing time bomb is ticking under his government. Ministers tell us privately they expect Rishi Sunak’s deputy, Dominic Raab, to be the next senior figure to be shown the door by the

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab should be suspended while he is investigated over bullying allegations, a civil service union leader has said. FDA general secretary Dave Penman told the BBC: “If that was any other employee… they would in all likelihood be suspended from their job.” He said the move – also backed by

Reuters By Becky Morton Political reporter MPs have backed plans aimed at enforcing minimum service levels for some sectors during strikes. Under the bill, some employees, including in the rail industry and emergency services, would be required to work during industrial action – and could be sacked if they refuse. The bill passed by 315

EPA By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Almost immediately after any ministerial sacking or resignation, there is an immediate ricochet towards the prime minister. What does it say about their judgement and their political standing? Let’s try to answer both of those. Rishi Sunak has sought to define integrity by a desire to seek

EPA Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked from government amid mounting pressure over his tax affairs. The prime minister said an inquiry into Mr Zahawi’s financial affairs showed there was a “serious breach of the ministerial code”. Rishi Sunak ordered the investigation after it emerged Mr Zahawi paid a penalty to HMRC while he was chancellor,

PA Media By Iain Watson Political correspondent, BBC News More civil servants intended to lodge complaints against Dominic Raab over his behaviour but allegedly pulled out for fear of being identified. Senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC is investigating a number of complaints about the deputy PM’s behaviour. But the BBC understands a number of civil

PA Media There are no penalties for “innocent” tax errors, the boss of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said. Jim Harra’s comments to MPs come amid pressure on Nadhim Zahawi after it emerged he paid a penalty to the tax authority. The Tory chairman faces an inquiry into his conduct by the PM’s ethics

Getty Images By Mark Easton, home editor & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News More than 100 charities have written to Rishi Sunak calling for an end to housing child asylum seekers in hotels after about 200 went missing. The organisations warned the prime minster that children were at risk of exploitation, with one calling it a

Getty Images Rishi Sunak is likely to face more criticism at Prime Minister’s Questions as he resists calls to sack his party chairman Nadhim Zahawi. Mr Sunak has ordered his ethics advisor to investigate how Mr Zahawi resolved a tax dispute when he was chancellor. The PM has said there are “questions that need answering”

Getty Images The chairman of the Conservative Party, Nadhim Zahawi, is coming under increasing political pressure to fully explain the circumstances of a multimillion-pound tax settlement. The BBC has been told Mr Zahawi paid a penalty over previously unpaid tax while he was chancellor. But despite acknowledging the tax issue, Mr Zahawi has left some