Three Tasmanian MPs share their experiences with mental health and politics
Politics has a mental health problem, or at least the politicians do. A nationwide survey of almost 300…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
‘The politics of the Gambling Levy money’
The statutory levy marks a long-overdue shift in how gambling harm services are funded in Great Britain, through…
UK pensions bill faces ping-pong as Lords run down the clock – POLITICO
As POLITICO reported this week, the date of the end of this parliamentary session, known as prorogation, could…
King Charles confirms first US state visit – POLITICO
The announcement came as Trump renewed his attacks on the U.K. over its stance on the Iran war.…
Starmer’s government set to wrestle with Mandelson files release until after Easter – POLITICO
One key reason, said three people with knowledge of the discussions (including one of those noted above), is…
Reeves broke “promises” on farmer inheritance tax reforms, court hears
Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:26 pm | Updated: Tuesday 17 March 2026 1:27 pm Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire…
UK’s Reeves spooks MPs with hunt for defense cash – POLITICO
However, it is not clear which element of the welfare budget might be singled out. Keir Starmer’s government…
Nigel Farage breaks with his Welsh leader over insurance system for the NHS – POLITICO
His position differs from that of Farage, who leads the insurgent party across the U.K. It is an…
Reform UK interested in MI5 help on candidate vetting – POLITICO
Reform leader Nigel Farage in 2024 blamed a “reputable vetting company” for oversights in helping sift its candidates…
The battle to fix Britain’s crumbling parliament – POLITICO
The Restoration and Renewal (R&R) program, set up to deliver the long-delayed overhaul of the palace, warns of…
Furious graduates give UK’s Starmer another reason to be fearful – POLITICO
The Times newspaper launched an End the Graduate Rip-Off campaign, and the popular consumer finance journalist Martin Lewis…