4 h. ago Starmer says crunch vote on benefits curbs WILL go ahead on Tuesday despite more than 120 MPs signing fatal amendment and Andy Burnham joining revolt

Keir Starmer is looking down the barrel of a huge rebellion with around 130 MPs having signed an amendment that would effectively kill off the plans.

Events

5 h. ago Crunch vote on benefits curbs 'could be delayed' as panicking Rachel Reeves begs Labour rebels not to 'devastate' government

Keir Starmer is looking down the barrel of a huge rebellion with around 130 MPs having signed an amendment that would effectively kill off the plans.

Politics

6 h. ago Scottish Widows owes it to the UK taxpayer to invest in British companies

The pension giant plans to cut its exposure to UK equities from 12% to 3%

Economics

13 h. ago Keir Starmer faces humiliating threat to his authority as Labour MPs revolt on flagship benefits cuts with 120 vowing to sink the bill

Labour MPs brushed aside pressure from Downing Street and threats from party whips to demand that plans to trim £5billion from the welfare budget are dumped before a crunch vote next Tuesday.

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21 h. ago Labour meltdown on benefits curbs: Sadiq Khan joins more than 100 MPs demanding Starmer ditch reforms or face Commons defeat

Some 108 Labour MPs have signed a 'reasoned' amendment that would effectively kill off the legislation in a Commons vote on July 1.

Politics

23 h. ago Labour meltdown on benefits curbs: Starmer 'pressing ahead' with welfare reforms despite facing defeat as more than 100 MPs sign fatal amendment

Some 108 Labour MPs have signed a 'reasoned' amendment that would effectively kill off the legislation in a Commons vote on July 1.

Events

24 h. ago Italian restaurant in heart of Covent Garden blames Rachel Reeves for 'difficult decision' to close

Margot Italian on Great Queen Street will serve its last customers this weekend after nine years of trading

Politics

24 h. ago Government plan to end use of asylum hotels ‘won’t be achieved’ – inspector

David Bolt also told a committee of peers that he does not feel optimistic about the ‘ability to smash the gangs’.

Politics

26 h. ago Food prices jump faster than inflation as cost of cupboard staples like cereal and milk rocket

Latest data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that food price have risen by 4.4 per cent, the highest figure since February last year.

Economics

29 h. ago UK forecast to suffer world's biggest exodus of millionaires in 2025

The UAE will see the biggest influx of millionaires this year followed by the USA and Italy

Politics

29 h. ago Keir Starmer faces DEFEAT on benefits curbs as more than 100 Labour MPs sign fatal amendment

Some 108 Labour MPs have signed a 'reasoned' amendment that would effectively kill off the legislation in a Commons vote on July 1.

Events

44 h. ago 'Top quality' London restaurant beloved by Michelin and diners closes, blaming Rachel Reeves' budget

Initially a venture by two of London's most experienced maître d's Paulo de Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën, the much-loved restaurant won applause from the Michelin Guide and other critics.

Politics

44 h. ago Labour MPs ready to rebel against welfare reforms despite deselection threat

MPs claim that they have been threatened with suspension from the party and even deselection ahead of crunch welfare vote next week

Politics

47 h. ago British state ‘overbearing’ ministers say as they lay out industrial overhaul

In the Industrial Strategy published on Monday, the Government has backed UK industries it thinks have the potential to grow.

Politics

49 h. ago Palestine Action’s behaviour ‘totally unacceptable’, Chancellor says

Rachel Reeves condemned Palestine Action ahead of an update from the Home Secretary to Parliament on Monday on the Government’s plan to ban the group.

Politics

59 h. ago Huge blow to Brits as iconic seaside village admits 'crippling' issue

A tiny but insatiably popular seaside village has revealed a huge shakeup to one of its most beloved attractions, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to acknowledge the difficulties it is facing

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3 d. ago UK's military and spy services set for £330m AI tech boost to help track enemies

Hundreds of millions of pounds will be invested in cutting-edge drones and artificial intelligence for the military as part of Rachel Reeves' attempt to revive the flagging economy.

Events

4 d. ago Assisted dying: All you need to know following the crunch Commons vote

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the Bill and what will happen after a significant moment in its journey through Parliament.

Politics

4 d. ago Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park

A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review.

Politics

4 d. ago MPs back assisted dying for England and Wales in crunch Westminster vote

MPs voted by 314 to 291 - a majority of 23 - in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Politics