Long-term social care reform unlikely before 2028 – ministers
The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Service – but the final report is several years away....
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of “abandoning traditional Labour values” in recent months....
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research....
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle “vile gang networks”, the home secretary says....
Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks
We head into 2025 with quite the assembly of cocktail ingredients – a flatlining economy, an impatient electorate and a volatile world....
Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry among politicians on honours list
The senior Labour figures are among a number of politicians who have received honours in the latest list....
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth....
Farage and Badenoch clash over membership figures
Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the “real opposition”....
Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says....
Starmer pays tribute to brother after death aged 60
Nick Starmer has died after being diagnosed with cancer....
