2 h. ago Budget live updates as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tax and spending changes

The Budget is coming at a crucial time for both Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer

Economics

3 h. ago Budget 2025: Keir Starmer's top aide hits back at 'saving PM's job' claim in TV exchange

Darren Jones, the Prime Minister's chief secretary, said Rachel Reeves' Budget will 'meet the needs of the country' and pushed back when asked if the plans were about saving the PM's job

Economics

9 h. ago The Donald was given a free pass by Labour MPs over Ukraine peace agreement. Why are they so wet? QUENTIN LETTS watches PMQs...

Reform sustained some damage in the Commons for its 'pro-Putin' stance. Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch biffed hard at Nigel Farage 's party.

Politics

9 h. ago Minister weighs in on Keir Starmer’s drink preferences amid Chagos Islands deal

Baroness Chapman of Darlington stated she had never observed the Labour leader consuming sparkling white wine

Politics

10 h. ago UK budget to target cost of living crisis as Reeves battles to keep Labour MPs on side

Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gapRachel Reeves will promise to tackle Britain’s cost of living crisis and deliver fiscal stability in Wednesday’s budget, which is billed as a decisive moment for the fate of Keir Starmer’s beleaguered government.The chancellor will say she is taking the “fair and necessary choices” to shore up the economy as she raises billions of pounds worth of taxes to help offset lower than expected growth forecasts. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Keir Starmer’s awkward apology for leading pupils in banned 6

The prime minister told headteacher Jo Anderson: ‘I didn’t start it, Miss’

Events

18 h. ago Starmer apologises after encouraging pupils to take part in viral trend: ‘I didn’t start it, Miss’

‘You know children get into trouble for saying that in school,’ the teacher toldthe prime minister after he participated in the viral ‘6-7’ trend with pupils

Politics

18 h. ago Ukraine talks ‘moving in positive direction’ in allied meeting, PM says

The Prime Minister said Ukraine had ‘proposed some constructive changes’.

Politics

21 h. ago Wishaw MSP commends hard work of pupils after opening of coffee bar

The project is operated by pupils with additional support needs who have taken the lead in planning, preparing, and managing the café space.

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21 h. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Putin's Russia rejoining the G7 if the war in Ukraine ends

The Prime Minister told MPs there is 'a tough road ahead' to end the war started by Russia, but that the UK is 'more committed than ever to this cause'.

Politics

21 h. ago UK will ‘never falter’ in support for Ukraine, says PM ahead of coalition call

Sir Keir Starmer updated the Commons after the G20 summit last week.

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21 h. ago Keir Starmer's awkward apology to teacher after leading children in banned 6

The Prime Minister ended up having to give an awkward apology to the headteacher of Welland Academy in Peterborough after being told children got into trouble for doing the 'six-seven' meme.

Events

21 h. ago Keir Starmer voices horror over Ukrainian girl his daughter's age pulled from rubble

The Prime Minister told MPs he was celebrating his daughter's 15th birthday when he saw images of a Ukrainian girl of around the same age being pulled from rubble

Events

23 h. ago Zelensky and Starmer discuss next steps in effort to find Ukraine peace deal

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said ‘we see many prospects that can make the path to peace real’ after talks with the US in Geneva.

Economics

23 h. ago Starmer forced to apologise to teacher after encouraging pupils to take part in banned ‘6

‘You know children get into trouble for saying that in school’, the teacher told Sir Keir Starmer after he participated in the viral ‘6-7’ trend with pupils

Events

24 h. ago Most Britons say Andrew should give evidence to US Congress over Epstein – poll

US politicians have criticised the former prince for his ‘silence’ after he missed a deadline to respond to their request to sit for an interview.

Politics

24 h. ago Why Keir Starmer's home will avoid Chancellor's 'mansion tax' set to hit thousands of Londoners

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a surcharge – estimated at an average of £4,500 – on homes in the highest council tax bands in her Budget

Events

25 h. ago Starmer ‘told off’ by teacher after encouraging students to do 6

Sir Keir Starmer participated in the viral 6-7 trend with primary school children during a visit to Peterborough.

Society

26 h. ago 'Fed up': Minister slams talk of coronation for Wes Streeting after coup against Keir Starmer

The Health Secretary’s allies are said to be pushing for him to be installed as Labour leader, and PM, rather than a contest against a Left-winger such as Angela Rayner

Politics

26 h. ago Rachel Reeves vows to be Chancellor in two years time as she pleads for Labour unity head of Budget

Chancellor calls for unity as she speaks in front of restive backbenchers ahead of the Budget

Politics