Starmer pledges to tackle ‘flabby’ state
The PM will promise to cut regulations and use AI to make the Civil Service more efficient in a speech later....
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir’s argument overlaps with the former PM’s – that the proliferation of arm’s length bodies slow down change....
Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs
Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions....
Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill – report
Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new research suggests....
UK seeks trade deal as Trump metal tariffs take effect
Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US’s top trading partners....
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire agreement
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC....
‘Worrying’ number of teens lose disability benefits
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds....
Police launch investigation into MP Rupert Lowe
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making “verbal threats” against Reform UK’s chairman....
Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing
The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is being introduced in Parliament later....
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the “crisis of economic inactivity”, while others oppose cuts....
