Reeves’s spending priorities leave little wiggle room
The chancellor’s focus on the NHS and defence will mean a spending squeeze elsewhere, writes the BBC’s political editor....
No blank cheque for Sizewell C nuclear project, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline will create 10,000 jobs over the next decade....
Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child....
Miliband defends winter fuel payment U-turn
The energy secretary says the government had to make “difficult” decisions to stabilise the economy....
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza
More than 300 Foreign Office staff had raised concerns about potential UK “complicity” in Israel’s conduct in Gaza....
Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn’t use AI....
UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall
The employment market is “weakening” official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment....
Chris Mason: Labour hopes to put winter fuel misstep behind them
Ever since the original decision, Labour MPs have grumbled they’ve been taking heat for it....
Home secretary yet to agree deal three days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands....
Tice denies Reform UK in chaos after Yusuf returns two days after quitting
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says the party knows “exactly what it is doing” after a dramatic two days....