Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called
The donation was accepted two months after he was accused of making racist comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott....
NHS must reform or die, Starmer to say after major report
People have “every right to be angry”, Sir Keir Starmer to say, as review criticises state of the health service....
Rishi Sunak accuses PM of ‘hiding’ pension cut impact
Keir Starmer defends his decision to take away winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners....
Labour’s net zero quest will cost jobs, unions fear
The government needs to rethink green policies to avoid destroying working class communities, unions say....
Aim for no-fault eviction ban to be in place by summer
The plans would also ban bidding wars and prevent landlords from blocking tenants on benefits or with children....
UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy
Ministers say they have reached “improved deal” to safeguard future of firm’s Port Talbot plant....
Chancellor warns hard decisions ahead in Budget
Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare....
Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions
England’s 11 million renters are set to get more security as Labour introduces a new bill....
Winter fuel payment cuts to go ahead after government wins vote
The attempt to halt the planned cuts was defeated by 348 to 228 votes – a majority of 120 – but it is not clear...
Keir Starmer warns unions of tough decisions over pay
In a speech to the TUC, the PM says the government will “not risk its mandate for economic stability”....