UK economy grew more than expected in February
The economy grew by 0.5% in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector....
Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections
There are local elections to 24 of England’s 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May....
Cabinet Office to axe 2,100 civil servant jobs
Sources say Cabinet Office chief Pat McFadden wants to “lead by example” on civil service reform....
Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper
The Home Office says it is wrong to claim the government is cancelling local child sexual abuse inquiries....
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour – but they matter
The 5 live host considers what’s at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May....
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point
The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant’s Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running....
Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy....
Government considers nationalising British Steel
There are fears among ministers that the company’s blast furnaces could run out of raw materials within days....
Government rules out ‘buy British’ media campaign
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to Trump’s tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers....
What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?
The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference....
