64 m. 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

90 m. ago Ukraine talks ‘moving in positive direction’ in allied meeting, PM says

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

Politics

3 h. ago Council tax bands explained and could you be hit by 'mansion tax' in Budget?

Rachel Reeves is said to be planning to revalue 2.4million the most expensive band F, G and H homes as part of her Budget

Economics

4 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

4 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.

Politics

4 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

4 h. ago Tax expert reveals key reasons why Rachel Reeves’ mansion tax won’t work

Dan Neidle warns Rachel Reeves against a plan to use outdated valuations to force people to pay her planned mansion tax

Economics

4 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

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves announces the Budget tomorrow. Here’s what to expect

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago Reform UK surge reaches LONDON as poll shows Labour support diving amid Sadiq Khan backlash and fears capital will be hammered with 'mansion tax'

The latest Savanta survey found Nigel Farage's party were supported by 23 per cent of voters in London, up from 15 per cent in June.

Politics

6 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

7 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

17 h. ago Kirstie Allsopp: Mansion tax is just a 'chunk of meat' for Labour's MPs

The TV property guru described Rachel Reeves' proposal as 'performative' and a 'nice chunk of meat' for the Labour backbenchers.

Politics

17 h. ago Starmer to host call with Ukraine’s coalition of the willing allies

The Prime Minister will host a call on Tuesday after efforts over the weekend between the US and Kyiv to broker a truce with Russia.

Politics

19 h. ago UK supermarkets set to be hit by higher business rates after Treasury U

Chancellor expected to use Budget to include large retail premises in the top band of the property-based levy

Economics