A general election in the Republic of Ireland would be good for the UK because it would distract the Taoiseach from his demands over Brexit, DUP MPs said today.

God helped the DUP become kingmakers at Westminster, the party's most senior MP suggested today.

DUP leader Arlene Foster has written to every EU leader warning them Northern Ireland will block any attempt to create a border in the Irish Sea after Brexit.

Veterans minister Tobias Ellwood has threatened to resign if sweeping cuts to the military go ahead.

Philip Hammond ditched plans to hike VAT on small firms after coming under pressure from the DUP, PoliticsHome has learned.

Scandal-hit senior Tory Damian Green addressed a dinner of DUP top brass last night on the eve of the Northern Irish party’s annual conference.

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) held its sixth annual conference yesterday in London. The conference entitled ‘Making a success of UK construction’ took place at the prestigious County Hall in Westminster, London.

A Conservative peer has threatened to resign the party whip in protest at the Government's decision to scrap the post of Disability Commissioner.

Andy Burnham has hit out at Theresa May after it emerged the Government may not reimburse Manchester for the full cost of dealing with the terror attack that took place in the city earlier this year.   

Michael Gove has hit out at the way social media “corrupts” and “distorts” news following reports that MPs had voted to weaken animal rights following Brexit.

A government minister has said Labour suspended an MP accused of sexual harassment because he is a "Jewish Blairite".

In the autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced a raft of measures to tackle the growing housing crisis and build on the Housing White Paper. 

European Union ministers have been left shocked at Britain's "chaotic" approach to the Brexit negotiations, according to a leaked document.

Ministers have been forced to rush in a new law forcing parties in Northern Ireland to reveal their donors after being rapped by the elections watchdog.

 Saga's executive director has commented on the Chancellors announcement of a 'Stamp Duty Holiday' for first time buyers.

Philip Hammond’s Budget vow to allow local authorities to slap an extra 100% council tax on empty properties would fail to hit the super-rich, critics have said.

Andrew Gall, Chief Economist at the Building Societies Association has commented on the Chancellor’s housing proposals.

Delivering the Autumn Budget to the House of Commons, Philip Hammond reported on an economy that “continues to grow, create jobs and confound expectations”.

Philip Hammond has bowed to intense political pressure and announced a U-turn on the Government’s flagship Universal Credit programme.

Philip Hammond’s plan to scrap stamp duty for some first-time buyers began unravelling after the Government’s own spending watchdog said it was open to abuse, would drive up house prices and only benefit a small number of people.

The Chancellor Philip Hammond has today delivered a ‘budget for builders’ that should allow small builders to deliver more of the new homes Britain so badly needs, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 

Most low-energy household devices are deemed ‘inefficient’ under current home electric systems

First-time buyers will pay no stamp-duty on properties worth up to £300,000 in a move designed to help young people onto the housing ladder, Philip Hammond has announced today. 

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, which includes investment in digital technologies and a plan to bring driverless cars to our roads.