‘Hillsborough Law’ on the table by anniversary – PM
The prime minister promises to introduce a law requiring a duty of candour from public officials....
Labour’s housing challenge as planning permission at record low
Experts say developers are reluctant to put in planning bids because of costs and lack of confidence...
Keir Starmer to offer glimpse of what lies at end of tunnel
The prime minister will offer a bit of sunshine in his big conference speech, but not too much....
Starmer to promise ‘light at the end of tunnel’
In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a “shared struggle” is needed to build a new Britain....
Rachel Reeves says tough choices will be worth it
The chancellor defends winter fuel cuts and promises better days lie ahead in big conference speech....
Faisal Islam: Chancellor makes switch from pain to gain
Rachel Reeves abandoned the government’s recent gloomy tone and focused on the future “prize”....
Analysis: Reeves sets optimistic tone but stresses tough choices too
The chancellor’s speech was more optimistic than her previous rhetoric, but she knows that there is more controversy to come....
Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union
A vote on reversing the cut had been expected to take place on Monday but could now be pushed back to Wednesday....
I won’t accept clothing gifts as Chancellor – Reeves
Sir Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and the Chancellor will not accept any further donations for clothing after a row over gifts....
Rachel Reeves to promise ‘a Budget to rebuild Britain’
But the chancellor’s conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments....