Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US
The former minister and life peer will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025....
Economic benefits will take some time, says Starmer
The prime minister asked MPs for patience when it comes to raising the UK’s economic growth rates....
Minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq is accused of helping her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn....
UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians
Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine....
Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it’s least of his worries
Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics....
Taxpayers can’t afford Waspi compensation, says PM
Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation....
Veterans get social housing priority in rule change
Councils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection....
Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets
Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in “open negotiations” with the US billionaire but no figure has been agreed on....
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims....
Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts
Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men....