ministers
Coverage of ministers in the Nexus archive.
- How is Europe preparing for extreme heat?
European ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss a 'business case' for addressing extreme heat, acknowledging Europe as the world's fastest-warming continent. The meeting focused on strategies to cope with rising temperatures.
- Burnham urged to end freeze in salary threshold for student loan repayments
MPs are urging Burnham to end the freeze on the salary threshold for student loan repayments. They accuse ministers of mis-selling finance to young people.
- Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry
Ministers will introduce measures to increase transparency in political funding, including restrictions on foreign donations. Nigel Farage faces a potential second investigation into gifts he received from a convicted fraudster before becoming an MP.
- Burnham faces tricky electoral test as Starmer pushes through local government shake-up
Burnham faces a challenging electoral situation as Starmer advances a local government restructuring plan. Existing ministers argue that a significant revision of city boundaries is essential to achieving Starmer's objective of decentralizing power.
- Calls to halt rollout of 'floating' bus stops with zebra crossings were 'ignored' by ministers - even after it emerged cyclists won't stop at them
Calls to stop the rollout of 'floating' bus stops with zebra crossings were ignored by ministers despite evidence that cyclists do not stop at them. The decision raises safety concerns as the design appears to fail its intended purpose.
- Pause HS2 reset until you are confident it can be delivered, NAO tells ministers
The National Audit Office (NAO) advises ministers to pause the revised HS2 high-speed rail project until the government can confidently deliver it, to avoid repeating past costly failures.
- Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Ministers are urged to address energy costs as Great British households face a 13% increase in energy bills starting 1 July, with the annual cost rising to £1,862. Consumer energy debt has reached record highs amid the surge.
- Hopes fade of Starmer delivering Hillsborough Law before leaving No 10
Hopes are diminishing for Keir Starmer to pass the Hillsborough Law before leaving No. 10, while UK spies are in a stand-off with ministers over an accountability bill.
- Telangana Governor urged to end practice of State paying ministers’ income tax
The Telangana Governor has been urged to end the practice of the state paying ministers' income tax. The request highlights a call for policy change regarding ministerial tax obligations.
- Ministers promise strict action to ensure road safety
Ministers have pledged to take strict measures to improve road safety. The announcement highlights a commitment to enhancing safety protocols on roads.
- Europe urged to ‘keep a cool head’ as US reassesses military presence
Europe is being urged to remain calm as the US reviews its military presence. Ministers have expressed concerns that many questions about the US review remain unanswered.
- Thames Water nationalisation moves a step closer as ministers reject £10bn bailout package… but can the taxpayer afford it?
Ministers rejected a £10bn bailout package for Thames Water, moving its nationalisation closer. The article questions whether the taxpayer can afford the potential costs.
- Carry on scrolling: Ministers admit teenagers will 'inevitably' find ways to get round Labour's 'rushed' social media ban
Ministers admit teenagers will inevitably find ways to bypass Labour's rushed social media ban. The government acknowledges the challenge of enforcing the ban.
- Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Ministers are considering devolving billions from business rates to regional mayors in England as part of a major tax system overhaul. The plan aims to grant local areas more power in justice, health, and education, though it has drawn protests from pubs and hospitality businesses.
- Fears RAF's new high-tech Tempest fighter programme could be scrapped with minsters silent over whether first aircraft will fly next year as planned
The RAF's new high-tech Tempest fighter programme faces potential cancellation, with ministers remaining silent on whether the first aircraft will fly next year as planned. Concerns are raised over the future of the programme due to lack of official confirmation.
- Assam Cabinet 2026: Full list of ministers
The Assam Cabinet for 2026 is expected to announce additional ministers led by Dr. Himanta Sarma. The full list of cabinet members has not yet been disclosed.
- Belfast's night of fury over 'asylum seeker knife attack': Houses, cars and bus torched as ministers condemn 'thuggery' and Sudanese man, 30, is charged with attempted murder
A 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast, leading to the arson of houses, cars, and a bus. Local ministers condemned the violence as 'thuggery'.
- Belfast's night of fury over 'asylum seeker knife attack': Houses, cars and bus torched as ministers condemn 'thuggery' and Sudanese man, 30, is charged with attempted murder
Belfast experienced arson attacks on houses, cars, and a bus following a 'asylum seeker knife attack'. A Sudanese man, 30, was charged with attempted murder, and ministers condemned the violence as 'thuggery'.
- Operation Stop Burnham: Starmer summons ministers to insist he WILL fight for leadership - as allies say it's personal and warn of economic chaos from lurch to Left
Starmer has summoned ministers to assert his commitment to fighting for leadership, while allies describe the situation as personal and caution against economic risks from a shift toward the Left.
- Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away
Ministers are considering banning London councils from relocating homeless families hundreds of miles across England due to the housing crisis. Vulnerable individuals, including women escaping abuse, are reportedly being coerced into choosing between rough sleeping or accepting poorly equipped properties in impoverished areas.
- Spying fears after 'secret camera is found in ceiling of Whitehall building where ministers approved China's mega embassy'
A secret camera was discovered in the ceiling of a Whitehall building where ministers approved China's mega embassy. The incident has raised spying concerns.
- Keir Starmer 'to announce social media ban' for under-16s - as ministers claim PM has entered his 'legacy era'
Keir Starmer is set to announce a social media ban for under-16s, according to reports. Ministers have stated that the Prime Minister has entered his 'legacy era'.
- Ministers, Congress leaders criticise gas price hike
Ministers and Congress leaders have criticized the recent gas price hike. The increase has drawn opposition from political figures.
- The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 1 Highlights: Diverse panels of experts engaged with the audience
The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 1 featured Chief Ministers and other Ministers from across the country, along with diverse panels of experts engaging the audience.
- ‘Immediate national priority’: ministers accused of complacency over UK food supply
Ministers have been accused of complacency over UK food supply risks, including fuel shortages, cyber attacks, and extreme weather. A cold storage and logistics trade body urged the government to prioritize preventing disruptions to the food system as an 'immediate national priority'.
- Allocation of portfolios to West Bengal Ministers deferred: CM Suvendu visits Delhi
The allocation of portfolios to West Bengal Ministers has been deferred. Thirty-five ministers, including thirteen with cabinet rank, were sworn in on June 1 but are awaiting their assignments. Chief Minister Suvendu visits Delhi.
- All at sea! Navy's £3.5billion flagship aircraft carrier breaks down AGAIN as ministers wrangle over boost to defence spending
The UK Navy's £3.5 billion flagship aircraft carrier has broken down again, prompting debates among ministers about increasing defense spending. The recurring technical issues and political disputes highlight challenges in military infrastructure and funding.
- 'Two-tier' race-bias rules to be torn up as ministers admit it's wrong to tell officers to deal with white people differently
The government is abolishing 'two-tier' race-bias rules as ministers admit it is incorrect to instruct officers to treat white people differently. The policy change reflects an acknowledgment of flawed racial bias protocols.
- Online adverts for UK starter jobs halve over past decade
Online advertisements for UK starter jobs have decreased by half over the past decade, coinciding with government ministers' efforts to address the issue of young people not being in education, employment, or training.
- Starmer's moment of truth on Mandelson: Huge dump of messages show ministers rushed to congratulate Labour grandee on envoy role... as they moaned about PM's policy blunders
Starmer faces a critical moment regarding Mandelson, as leaked messages reveal ministers congratulated Mandelson on his envoy role while criticizing the PM's policy errors. The messages highlight internal tensions within the government.
- Thousands of 'cringe' messages between Mandelson, ministers and aides will be released TODAY as Starmer braces for storm... but key vetting paper is STILL being withheld
Thousands of messages labeled 'cringe' involving Mandelson, ministers, and aides will be released today. Starmer anticipates backlash, but a key vetting document remains withheld.
- Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Emma Barnett, a BBC presenter, challenges ministers to take action on endometriosis, which affects one in 10 women, causing them severe pain. Women share their experiences with the condition's impact on their lives.
- Ministers are 'turning a blind eye' to yacht gangs smuggling migrants and drugs into quiet British villages
Ministers are accused of ignoring yacht gangs that smuggle migrants and drugs into quiet British villages. The article highlights concerns about law enforcement inattention to these smuggling activities.
- Drunk and abusive air passengers would be banned from flying under national 'blacklist' proposals being drawn up by ministers amid soaring 'air rage' attacks on plane crews and holidaymakers
Ministers are proposing a national 'blacklist' to ban drunk and abusive air passengers due to increasing 'air rage' attacks on plane crews and holidaymakers.
- Ministers are accused of hiding key information on Peter Mandelson as crucial file on his vetting to stay secret
Ministers are accused of concealing key information regarding Peter Mandelson. A crucial file related to his vetting is being kept secret.
- Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds
Ministers have written to the City of London urging it to stop people from swimming in a protected pond at Hampstead Heath after viral videos showed swimmers disturbing nesting birds, including swans and their cygnets. The incident involved an unhatched egg falling into water during the chaos.
- Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation
Ministers are considering suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, set to begin early next year, as part of a package to reduce food inflation. Measures also include pausing import tariffs on foods like bread, biscuits, and bananas.
- Ministers urged to act as households in Great Britain face energy bill ‘anxiety’
Households in Great Britain face rising energy costs under the government's price cap, with typical bills expected to increase by £209 annually. This surge has sparked calls for ministers to address utility bill 'anxiety' as families struggle with rising essentials prices.
- Ministers urged to clamp down on scheme giving benefits claimants laptops, bikes and tattooing equipment when they get jobs
Ministers are being urged to stop a scheme that provides benefits claimants with laptops, bikes, and tattooing equipment upon securing jobs. The initiative, which aims to support job seekers, is under scrutiny for potentially misuse of public funds.
- 'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time
A new law in England gives local communities the right to buy for the first time, allowing them to help others. Ministers believe this will empower local people. The law is expected to have a positive impact on communities.