Helen Catt

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Helen Catt

Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Helen Catt |Harrison Jones

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have agreed "productive negotiations" about an economic deal between the UK and US will "continue at pace", Downing Street has said, ahead of a looming deadline on US tariffs. The Sunday night phone call between the pair comes after sources at No 10 said the government was prepared to retaliate against US trade taxes if needed.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Helen Catt |Lou Newton

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in EnglandPolitical correspondent Helen Catt and Lou NewtonGetty ImagesWomen in England will be able to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies from later this year, the government has said. Emergency contraception is already free of charge from most GPs and sexual health clinics but ministers say getting it over the counter is more of a "postcode lottery". Some women have to pay as much as £30.

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Hollie Cole |Helen Catt

Amanda Spielman, who was Ofsted chief inspector when head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection, is set to become a peer in the House of Lords. She is understood to have been nominated for the honour, yet to be announced, by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch - who has not commented. A Conservative source described her as a "brilliant thinker with a wealth of knowledge" who would be a "huge asset to parliament".

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Hollie Cole |Helen Catt

Amanda Spielman, who was Ofsted chief inspector when head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection, is set to become a peer in the House of Lords. She is understood to have been nominated for the honour, yet to be announced, by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch - who has not commented. A Conservative source described her as a "brilliant thinker with a wealth of knowledge" who would be a "huge asset to parliament".