Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted
The education secretary and Labour deputy leader hopeful signals that the policy could be scrapped....
Minister rejects Trump’s call for military to tackle illegal migration
US President Donald Trump suggested the military could help tackle illegal migration to the UK....
Highest government borrowing in August for five years
Increased tax receipts were outstripped by higher spending on public services, benefits and debt interest....
Chris Mason: Delight and relief in government after state visit
Trump’s disagreements with Sir Keir were somehow channelled past him, rather than at him, writes the BBC’s political editor....
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration “destroys countries from within”, in a news conference with the PM....
Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a “sexist boys’ club” in row over setting up new left wing party....
First ‘one in, one out’ migrant sent back to France
The man was removed this morning and the flight has already landed in Paris, the BBC understands....
US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump
The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 “high-quality jobs”....
Ex-Labour councillor charged in Westminster ‘honeytrap’ case
The charges relate to alleged WhatsApp messages sent to people within Westminster circles....
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July....