Miliband defends winter fuel payment U-turn
The energy secretary says the government had to make “difficult” decisions to stabilise the economy....
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza
More than 300 Foreign Office staff had raised concerns about potential UK “complicity” in Israel’s conduct in Gaza....
Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn’t use AI....
UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall
The employment market is “weakening” official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment....
Chris Mason: Labour hopes to put winter fuel misstep behind them
Ever since the original decision, Labour MPs have grumbled they’ve been taking heat for it....
Home secretary yet to agree deal three days before spending review
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands....
Tice denies Reform UK in chaos after Yusuf returns two days after quitting
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says the party knows “exactly what it is doing” after a dramatic two days....
Government considers social media time limits for children
The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew....
Police must ‘do their bit’ on funding, minister warns
Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle says police should “embrace change” as talks over funding continue....
Spending Review to include £86bn science and tech package
The government says every corner of the country will benefit, but research backers call for a long-term plan for science....
