Richard Welbirg

The Prime Minister has called on more companies to report their gender pay gap and act to close it.

Spain’s central government last night dissolved the Catalan parliament and called snap local elections, in response to the region’s declaration of independence.

Jeremy Corbyn will today condemn a “warped and degrading culture” that allows sexual harassment, including at Westminster.

Public sector borrowing in September has fallen to its lowest level since before the financial crisis.

European Union leaders yesterday softened their position on Brexit talks following meetings with Theresa May in Brussels.

The Chancellor is considering Budget plans to stimulate housebuilding by freeing up public land.

Hospital staff will be required to ask patients for proof of identity under legislation which comes into force on Monday.

The government will find the “huge changes” Brexit demands to UK borders a challenge to deliver in time, according to the chairwoman of the public accounts committee.

The Spanish government is likely to today approve measures to take direct control over Catalonia, as the region’s campaign for independence continues.

British Parliamentary hearings are to be held in the US in an attempt to quiz Facebook and Google executives about the problem of ‘fake news’.

‘Hardline’ Brexiteers in the Conservative Party have used a letter to No 10 to demand Theresa May walk away from negotiations if the EU still refuses to agree a trade deal by Christmas.​

The Prime Minister has promised German Chancellor Angela Merkel that any exit treaty will enshrine the rights of EU nationals living in the UK.

Some public sector workers may see wage increases in excess of the 1% pay cap, the government has indicated. 

Environment Secretary Michael Gove will announce proposals to punish cruelty to animals with longer sentences of up to five years.

Ruth Davidson has called for “serious people” to take charge of Brexit as she launched a fresh attack on Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson has issued a fresh challenge to Theresa May's authority by laying out his four 'red lines' for Brexit.