Thirty English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation....
Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards....
China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions “no longer apply” to six current parliamentarians....
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Sir Keir says “the UK has got a huge amount to offer” as he visits China to reset relations....
China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing – the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years....
Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton....
Assisted dying bill ‘no hope’ of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has “absolutely no hope” of passing without a “fundamental change” in approach....
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, as he lands in Beijing
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home....
Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party “drama queens”, saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party “need...
Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a candidate....