adminUK drug price rises ‘necessary’, says Lord Patrick Vallance
The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to stop a wave of pharmaceutical investment leaving the UK, science minister Patrick Vallance has said. His comments follow…
Households to be offered energy bill changes, but unlikely to lead to savings
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Every household will be offered a low standing charge deal by the end of January, under new plans, but the cost of overall…
Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended again after cyber attack
Theo Leggettbusiness correspondent and Emer Moreaubusiness reporter Getty Images JLR will not resume production until 1 October Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that production in its factories will remain…
Reform vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants
Reform UK has announced plans to abolish the right of migrants to qualify for permanent settlement in the UK after five years if the party wins the next general election.…
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
Harry Farleypolitical correspondent, and Jessica Rawnsley Pa Media Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The prime…
Katarina Johnson-Thompson in hunt for third heptathlon world title but Nafi Thiam withdraws
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson remains in heptathlon medal contention with just two events remaining in Tokyo – but rival Nafi Thiam withdrew on Saturday. Johnson-Thompson, bidding for a third world…
Ireland commits to co-operate with reformed UK legacy body
Julian O’NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI Getty More than 3,500 people lost their lives during the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland The Republic of Ireland has committed to…
US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter Getty Images The UK government says it has secured £150bn worth of US investment in Britain, coinciding with President Trump’s state visit. Tech giants Microsoft and Google…
Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal
Dominic CasiciHome and Legal Correspondent and Helen CattPolitical Correspondent Pa Media An Eritrean man who arrived in the UK by small boat has won a last-minute legal claim to temporarily…
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% next year
People drawing their new state pension from April are likely to see a rise of more than £500 a year, latest wages data suggests. Under the “triple lock” policy, the…
