3 h. ago Starmer to welcome Zelensky to Downing Street for peace plan talks over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The meeting, also attended by French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz, is expected to focus on how to respond to US proposals for ending the war with Russia.

Events

13 h. ago Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’

West African Ecowas forces sent to country after group of soldiers announced dissolution of government on state TVWest African troops were deployed to Benin on Sunday following what the country’s president described as an unsuccessful coup attempt.Benin’s president, Patrice Talon, said on Sunday that the situation was “totally under control” after security forces acted to end a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who attacked state institutions. Continue reading...

Events

24 h. ago Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt

It comes after soldiers announced the country’s president had been removed

Politics

28 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says former deputy Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet

Ms Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary in September after an ethics probe found that she breached the ministerial code.

Politics

31 h. ago Angela Rayner 'set to reject job offer from Starmer AND joint ticket with Streeting to plot solo bid for No 10' as her supporters believe she'll be cleared by HMRC over stamp duty on £800,000 flat

Sir Keir Starmer is so concerned about a leadership challenge from Angela Rayner that he has offered her the Education Secretary's job, it was claimed on Saturday.

Economics

32 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies

Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, Florida produced no evident breakthrough by the end of Saturday. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed on the next steps and a format for talks.Zelenskyy will next turn to European allies when he visits London on Monday for an in-person meeting with leaders Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany. Macron said the group would “take stock” of peace negotiations. The four leaders took part in a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” about two w...

Events

40 h. ago Zelenskyy to meet Starmer at Downing Street to discuss US draft peace deal

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz will also be present for talks on guaranteeing Ukraine’s postwar securityVolodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Downing Street on Monday for an in-person meeting with Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz in a show of support for Ukraine.Starmer will use the meeting with the leaders from Ukraine, France and Germany to discuss the continuing talks between US and Ukrainian officials aimed at finding an agreement on guaranteeing Ukraine’s postwar security. Continue reading...

Economics

44 h. ago Keir Starmer to host President Zelensky at Downing Street for peace talks summit

The PM will use the meeting to show the UK’s support for Ukraine, and discuss the ongoing talks between the US and Ukraine aimed at finding an agreement on post-war security

Politics

46 h. ago Starmer to meet Zelensky in Downing Street as Ukraine peace talks continue

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will also attend the meeting in London.

Politics

56 h. ago Angela Rayner hits back after fresh rumours of 'joint ticket' pact plan by Wes Streeting so he can topple Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

The disgraced former housing secretary was reportedly promised a Cabinet role if she backs Streeting for a future leadership run.

Politics

65 h. ago Starmer clarifies position on EU after Lammy talks up customs union

The Prime Minister said Labour would be sticking to its manifesto, which pledged to deepen ties with the EU without returning to the customs union.

Politics

4 d. ago Wes Streeting launches review into ADHD, autism and mental health services

The Health Secretary has previously said there has been an ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health conditions.

Politics

4 d. ago Streeting orders review of mental health diagnosis amid welfare reform drive

The Health Secretary is concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people making sickness benefits claims because of diagnoses for mental illness.

Science

6 d. ago Keir Starmer's former barrister chambers 'firmly opposed' to government's jury axe plans

Keir Starmer helped to set up Doughty Street when he was a human rights barrister

Politics

8 d. 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

8 d. ago Voting in Keir Starmer was a big mistake... the Budget opens the floodgates for handouts: Benefits Street star White Dee's withering verdict on Rachel Reeves's welfare bonanza

White Dee, 54, as she is better known, famously said her friends and neighbours in the 'welfare ghetto' of Birmingham 's James Turner Street were simply claiming what they were entitled to.

Events

1 week 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

2 w. ago Burnham heads list of candidates by Labour members to replace Starmer

The Greater Manchester mayor is one of four Labour politicians, including Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting, who Labour Party members would vote for to replace Keir Starmer, according to a new poll

Events

2 w. ago Starmer and Trump agree teams will work together on Ukraine peace plan

Downing Street confirmed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had spoken to US President Donald Trump.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I will always be respectful to journalists’, says PM after Trump’s ‘piggy’ slur

Footage has emerged of the US president uttering the insult at journalist Catherine Lucey as he took questions on Air Force One last week.

Politics