Tory finances boosted by billionaire’s biggest donation in 20 years
The Conservative Party raises more than £12m, with the help of the biggest donation in two decades....
Lords debate Illegal Migration Bill until 4am
The measures face strong opposition from peers, as they debated potential changes to the bill until the early hours....
Stormont stalemate: Donaldson hopeful for progress after talks
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he is hopeful of progress as a result of talks about restoring Stormont....
UK to host global AI ‘safety measure’ summit in autumn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK is “natural place” to lead conversation on mitigating AI risks....
I’m not worried about Covid inquiry messages, says Rishi Sunak
The prime minister says he is acting transparently, despite the government’s legal action over WhatsApp disclosures....
Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden
The prime minister says “subsidy races” are not a solution to hitting climate goals, as he visits Washington....
Chris Mason: What Sunak is trying to achieve in the US
The challenge for the prime minister now is delivery, and quickly, with a general election expected next year....
MPs vote to ban Margaret Ferrier from Commons for 30 days
The move will almost certainly lead to a by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s constituency....
Covid inquiry lawyer criticises government over evidence
Hugo Keith KC says some government evidence was “insufficient” and deadlines had been “missed”....
Sue Gray could start work for Labour in autumn
The senior civil servant quit government after being offered a job as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff....