Angela Rayner’s explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour’s direction and policies – but she did not have to....
Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being ‘un-British’
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government’s proposals....
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a “long war” between the US and Iran....
Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Downing Street says the agreement bring together “Ukrainian expertise and the UK’s industrial base”....
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel....
Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran....
UK looking at all options to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Miliband
The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region....
UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems
Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a “fully independent British nuclear deterrent”....
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills....
Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador....