Lawyers expect legal challenge to anti-strike laws
But Rishi Sunak says ensuring basic services are provided during strikes is “entirely reasonable”....
Keir Starmer embraces Brexit slogan with ‘take back control’ pledge
The Labour leader promises to transfer powers from Westminster and turn the slogan into a “solution”....
Labour won’t spend its way out of Tory ‘mess’, says Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir will promise “national renewal” but no “spending our way out of a crisis”, in a major speech....
Rishi Sunak’s five promises analysed
Can the prime minister achieve his promises and is he taking a big political risk in making them?...
Senior Tories urge Rishi Sunak to prioritise childcare reform
Former prime minister Liz Truss is among those concerned plans to overhaul the system could be scrapped....
Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to age 18
The ambition for pupils in England will feature in the prime minister’s first speech of 2023....
Wearing a mask if ill is sensible advice – minister
Adults are told to wear a mask if ill and need to go out, as the NHS faces “intolerable” pressures....
NHS: Government urged to act to tackle pressures
Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents....
Knighthoods for MPs who caused Boris Johnson headaches
Chris Bryant and Julian Lewis are among the political figures recognised in the New Year Honours list....
China Covid: UK set to require negative test for arrivals
It is understood the decision follows concerns about data being provided by the Chinese government....