Political News
Mueller reportedly seeking more info on Farage
Special counsel Robert Mueller is seeking more information about former UKIP leader Nigel Farage for his investigation into Russian interference in US politics, the Guardian reported, citing a target of the inquiry who expects to be criminally charged.
Senior Tory Brexiters may push for 'no-confidence' vote, reports say
Some senior Tory Brexiters are reportedly pushing for an immediate 'no-confidence' vote against the Prime Minister.
US should hike foreign investment to curb China influence, says Congress report
A report from a US congressional commission recommends that Washington fund infrastructure in developing nations in order to counter Chinese financing deals.
FOBT stake cut moved back to April after government U-turn
The government announced on Wednesday it was making a U-turn and the implementation of changes to reduce the stakes of fixed-odds betting machines will be brought forward to next April, instead of October as had been planned.
Ministers urged to impose cutbacks to HS2 as costs surge
Ministers are being urged to impose cutbacks to the HS2 railway infrastructure project after a report warned that costs were well over those for comparable schemes in Europe.
May faces cabinet showdown over Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May faces a cabinet showdown on Wednesday when she will ask ministers to sign off a Brexit deal struck with the EU, despite strident opposition to the terms from Brexiters and in Northern Ireland.