Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks
The chancellor calls the economy’s performance “disappointing” as it shrinks for a second month in a row....
UK to return some migrants to France within weeks – PM
The PM says a deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be “in vain”....
It’s too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says
Conservative leader tells the BBC there needs to be a “crack down on people exploiting the system”....
UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns
A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK....
Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge
Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday....
Chris Mason: Reform’s momentum is making the political weather
Nigel Farage’s party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response...
Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK
Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also joined Nigel Farage’s party....
Government’s watered-down benefits bill clears Commons
The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month....
Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds
The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise....
Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from ‘collapse’
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice....