Wales pushes ahead with tourism tax plans
New law would allow councils to charge tourists to stay overnight in Welsh hotels....
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Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
The MP is aiming to hold seats at both the UK and Scottish parliaments, sparking criticism from colleagues....
Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support
The leaders’ discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe....
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing....
UK’s Ukraine support ‘resolute’ after Trump win
Darren Jones says there “shouldn’t be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia”....
Restaurant workers’ jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as “unsustainable” tax rises....
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when....
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn’s private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms....
Keir Starmer picks Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022....
Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a “tyrant” and “xenophobic” when he was a backbench MP....