2 hours ago Moaning Ministers told they won't have a blank cheque to do 'everything they want' amid row over public spending totals

Angela Rayner, Shabana Mahmood and David Lammy have warned Sir Keir Starmer that spending cuts risk causing further damage to the new government's reputation

Politics

8 hours ago ‘£63 billion doesn’t lie’ – minister denies business confidence dip under Labour

Shadow ministers raised research from the Institute of Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism.

Economics

12 hours ago UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is making his first trip to China in office this week in an attempt to reset the U.K.’s ties with Beijing and seek “pragmatic engagement” despite human rights and other concerns

Politics

12 hours ago No 10 warns of ‘tough decisions’ on spending, as Reeves submits Budget plans to watchdog

The Chancellor and Prime Minister have submitted the “major measures” of the upcoming Budget for scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Events

14 hours ago Minister: Tory MPs should Shake It Off when it comes to Taylor Swift questions

Conservative MP Chris Philp asked the Government to ‘come clean and tell the truth’ over the police escort arrangements for Swift.

Politics

14 hours ago Angela Rayner among Cabinet ministers protesting spending cuts in letter to Keir Starmer

The Deputy Prime Minister is one of multiple senior members of the Labour Government who are worried about plans to cut spending.

Politics

15 hours ago Pressure on Keir Starmer to rethink Rwanda plan axe as EU set to sign off migrant processing 'hubs' in third countries

Migration will dominate an EU leaders' summit in Brussels today, after European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called for 'innovative ways to counter' it.

Events

17 hours ago Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support among European Union leaders for what he is calling his “victory plan” to end the devastating war with Russia

Politics

18 hours ago Keir Starmer facing cabinet revolt over Budget spending cuts of up to 20%

Senior ministers are pushing back against cuts as Rachel Reeves finalises her first Budget as chancellor

Economics