Only two in five support raising taxes to reduce Britain’s carbon emissions, but most in favor of hiking the cost of air travel
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Image: Those surveyed were split over how climate issues should be tackled
In a YouGov poll , more than three-quarters (76%) of people say they believe the world's climate is changing as a result of humans....
COVID-19: ‘In our hands’ whether or not coronavirus restrictions will return over winter, says Tory party co-chair
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Conservative Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden tells Sky's Kay Burley he is "confident" that "we will be able to have a decent Christmas this year".
The possible introduction of further coronavirus restrictions this winter is in "our...
Image: 'We can and must arrive at the agreed solution that Northern Ireland truly deserves,' Mr Sefcovic said
There has been a "change in tone" from the UK in the latest round of talks on the...
Image: Boris Johnson is facing questions over his Marbella holiday and his Downing Street flat refurbishment
Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party have faced a series of sleaze claims in recent days over MPs' lobbying, second...
Who is Sir Geoffrey Cox? Tory MP at centre of new sleaze row – but what has he been accused of?
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Sir Geoffrey Cox's 2018 conference address to Tory members in Birmingham - as a surprise warm-up act to then prime minister Theresa May - ensured his trademark booming voice became a feature of the political...
Owen Paterson resigns: Conservative ex-minister quits as MP after row over House of Commons suspension
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Conservative former cabinet minister Owen Paterson resigns after being at the centre of a furious Westminster row following the recommendation he be suspended for 30 days for breaching lobbying rules.
Owen Paterson will resign as the...
Chief scientific adviser says ‘little things’ important for planet – after PM says recycling does not work
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Image: Sir Patrick Vallance said the 'little things' do help the planet
Sir Patrick Vallance has joined senior scientific advisers from around the world in calling on leaders to take urgent action to limit global warming...
Budget 2021: Furious Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle suggests ministers should resign over announcements before Rishi Sunak’s address to MPs
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Image: The Speaker said he had 'repeatedly' made it clear to ministers that they 'must make important announcements' to MPs first. Pic: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor
Ministers should resign for briefing out details of the budget in...
Cost of living crisis: Energy and council tax bills could rise by hundreds of pounds from next year, warn experts
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The forecasts will spark concern for those already struggling with increased energy prices and the cut in Universal Credit. ...
Conservative conference 2021: Sunak pitches the promise of a better future, but makes clear there will be tough choices ahead
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Image: Rishi Sunak walks to the conference centre ahead of his speech. Pic: REUTERS/Phil Noble
The chancellor painted an optimistic vision, but the challenge for the government is whether that promise of a better future is...