Politics
UK in "better place" to handle Iran war thanks to chancellor - Starmer
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer told his ministers Britain is better placed to handle the impact of the Iran war thanks to the chancellor, as the conflict continued to impact...
UK's Reeves sets out plans to hand mayors a share of tax revenue
(Alliance News) - Regional mayors could be given control of a share of income tax to invest in their areas under plans set out by Rachel Reeves....
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to commit to AI drive
(Alliance News) - Embracing artificial intelligence will not lead to job losses "overall", a Treasury minister has said as Rachel Reeves prepares to commit the UK to accelerating adoption of...
UK's Reeves to participate in Dublin Ecofin meeting - Simon Harris
(Alliance News) - UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will attend a meeting of EU finance ministers in Dublin later this year, Ireland's deputy premier has said....
Zelensky to visit UK as PM Starmer warns of oil "windfall" for Russia
(Alliance News) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the UK on Tuesday as Keir Starmer warned the oil price rises caused by the Middle East crisis could result in a...
UK PM working with allies on "viable plan" to open Strait of Hormuz
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer said he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz....
Irish premier says no timeframe on decision for fuel hike intervention
(Alliance News) - Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is "reluctant" to say when a decision will be made on whether the government intervenes on high fuel prices caused...
UK chancellor eyes plans to help with energy costs as war continues
(Alliance News) - Targeted support could be offered to households struggling with soaring energy bills as a result of the Middle East crisis, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated....
Iran war increases need for good relations between UK, Ireland - UK PM
(Alliance News) - The conflict in the Middle East has increased the importance of having good relations between the UK and Ireland, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said....
UK government says to speed up nuclear power development
(Alliance News) - The UK on Friday announced plans to accelerate the development of nuclear power to meet its net zero and energy security targets, with the country heavily dependent...
