Grant Shapps named as new UK defence secretary
The energy secretary takes over as head of the Ministry of Defence from Ben Wallace....
RSPB apologises for calling ministers ‘liars’ over environment pledges
The charity says its frustration at environment plans “led us to attack the people not the policy”....
Ben Wallace: New UK defence secretary to be announced
Ben Wallace, who currently holds the role, announced his departure last month....
Ministers propose scrapping pollution rules to build more homes
The government says removing EU-era pollution restrictions on developments could “unblock” 100,000 new homes....
Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly
The foreign secretary defends his visit to China, but one MP likens the visit to “appeasement”....
Rishi Sunak ‘grateful’ for Nadine Dorries’s time as Tory MP
The prime minister declines to respond to stinging criticism in the former MP’s resignation letter....
James Cleverly visits Beijing as MPs criticise China strategy
The minister says the UK can’t ignore China, but some call the government’s approach incoherent....
Pollution rules could change to ease housebuilding
Laws designed to protect waterways have ended plans for thousands of homes, developers claim....
Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says extra money for public services must come from economic growth....
Nadine Dorries resigns: Labour and Lib Dems gear up for by-election battle
The Mid Bedfordshire seat is up for grabs after Nadine Dorries quit with a scathing resignation letter....