Rishi Sunak orders audit of Ukraine war progress, source says
Senior figures fear the PM may be taking an overly cautious approach as the war enters a key phase....
Earl of Shrewsbury faces suspension from Lords over lobbying claims
The Earl of Shrewsbury is one of two peers found to have broken the rules by a Lords committee....
Wes Streeting: I won’t pretend NHS is envy of world
The shadow health secretary says the NHS needs reform as he attacks left-wing critics of his ideas....
Rishi Sunak says nurses’ pay offer appropriate and fair
The prime minister is refusing to bow to pressure from health leaders to increase the offer....
Stretford and Urmston by-election: Labour hold seat
Andrew Western holds the seat in Greater Manchester for the party with a majority of 9,906....
Tax rates to rise for higher earners in Scotland
The higher rate of tax from 41p to 42p in the pound and the top rate from 46p to 47p....
Tory MP dismayed by abuse received for taking maternity leave
Theo Clarke says public life is toxic for women, as she calls for MPs to be given maternity cover....
PMQs: Nurses strike is a badge of shame, Labour leader says
But PM Rishi Sunak says nurses had a “fair” pay deal ahead of their biggest walkout in NHS history....
Dominic Raab: Five more complaints about justice secretary being investigated, No 10 says
The allegations relate to the deputy PM’s previous tenure as justice secretary, Downing Street says....
Christmas post hit as Royal Mail workers strike
Royal Mail staff walked out on Wednesday in a fight over pay and conditions....