Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance’s unlikely friendship is being leveraged
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes....
Trump threat to Iranian civilians ‘wrong’, Starmer says
The PM condemns the US president’s threat that a “whole civilisation” would die unless Iran agreed to end the war....
Starmer says UK will not join Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route....
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on...
UK will not join Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route....
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC’s televised debate ahead of next month’s Scottish election....
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains....
Tice £91,000 tax row is ‘minor administrative error’, party claims
A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times....
Starmer urges US and Iran to ‘find way through’ after peace talks falter
The prime minister warns the US and Iran against “escalation”, as negotiations end without agreement....
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is “fragile”....