4 h. ago Starmer signals fresh push on welfare reform in bid to move on from Budget row

The Prime Minister will make the case for a welfare system shake-up after the axing of the two-child cap in the Budget was welcomed by Labour MPs.

Economics

4 h. ago 'Black hole lies' leave Reeves fighting for her job in worst crisis so far for Starmer Government

The Prime Minister was rallying to support his Chancellor after she had to deny on live TV that she had misled the public over the nation’s finances

Politics

4 h. ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

4 h. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Scrapping jury trials is 'perilous' and like taking 'flamethrower to justice system'

Tory peer Lord Gove claims Justice Secretary David Lammy’s plans to eradicate trial by jury is wrong because it's an 'ancient liberty' and a 'cornerstone' of our freedom

Politics

11 h. ago Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administrationTens of thousands of people have attended an anti-government demonstration in Madrid to demand a snap general election as the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, tries to weather a series of corruption allegations involving his family, his party and his administration.Sunday’s protest, called by Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan, “This is it: mafia or democracy?”, was held three days after one of Sánchez’s closest erstwhile allies, the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, was remanded in custody by a judge investigating an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Netanyahu begs Israeli president to grant him a pardon during his long

In a statement on Sunday the prime minister's office said Netanyahu had submitted a request for a pardon to the legal department of the Office of the President.

Politics

16 h. ago Netanyahu asks Israeli president to pardon him in corruption trial weeks after Trump sent letter over ‘unjustified’ case

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted an official request to his president to be pardoned over his corruption trial. The plea comes just weeks after Donald Trump sent a letter to President Isaac Herzog urging him to "fully pardon" his ally. Netanyahu's major corruption trial centres around allegations of bribery and fraud. His official...

Politics

20 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer reveals his favourite Scottish dish at first No.10 St Andrew's Day event in a decade

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed guests to Number 10 Downing Street to ‘celebrate Scotland’

Politics

25 h. ago 'Things have to change, Britain is a mess. Trump is throwing his full weight behind Nigel': Inside the MAGA plot to make Farage Prime Minister... and why it could happen sooner than anyone thinks

Donald Trump has vowed to 'throw his whole weight' behind Nigel Farage to help him to become Prime Minister by 2027, sources on both sides of the Atlantic have told The Mail on Sunday.

Politics

26 h. ago David Lammy set to unveil major reforms to UK justice system this week

Reports have suggested that jury trials will be significantly restricted if Lammy’s proposed changes go through

Politics

26 h. ago David Lammy says Labour inherited 'courts emergency' amid plans to axe most jury trials

The Deputy PM is expected to outline the Government’s blueprint for a fair and fast criminal justice system next week, which comes with nearly 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court

Events

27 h. ago Now Angela Rayner faces new storm over tax on her grace and favour apartment

The former Deputy Prime Minister is said to have belatedly paid the second home charge on Admiralty House only after being contacted about it.

Events

37 h. ago David Lammy's Foreign Office 'removed portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in favour of pan

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy removed a picture of the ex-monarch photographed by David Bailey from his office in July 2025 shortly before the cabinet reshuffle.

Politics

40 h. ago Thai prime minister acknowledges flood response failures as death toll rises to 162

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined recovery and compensation plans for the southern part of the country, where severe flooding has killed at least 162 people

Events

41 h. ago David Lammy blocks release of 'maniac' killer with 'psychopath' tattoo who bludgeoned doctor to death

Reginald Wilson was set to be freed from jail this week after 34 years behind bars for the murder of Dr David Birkett

Events

41 h. ago Killer with "psychopath" and "chaos" tattooed on his head has release blocked at eleventh hour

Reginald Wilson was due to be released from prison this week after spending 34 years behind bars for the brutal murder of Dr David Birkett

Events

41 h. ago Australian PM Anthony Albanese marries longtime partner Jodie Haydon in private ceremony

Albanese becomes first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office

Events

41 h. ago Australian prime minister Albanese becomes the first ever to marry in office

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive ceremony

Politics

43 h. ago Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon are MARRIED in stunning ceremony at The Lodge

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his long-time girlfriend Jodie Haydon in a ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra.

Events