Levelling up needs to be more than a slogan, say Tory MPs
The prime minister needs to put “meat on the bones” of his levelling up plan – or pay the political price, MPs say....
Cost of living: £500m in new grants to help poorest households
The government announces the support as other schemes, including furlough, close....
Furlough scheme ends with almost 1 million left in limbo
It is unclear how many of those left on furlough were relying on it for all of their income....
Don’t say ‘panic’ amid fuel crisis, Cabinet Office warns councils
Documents seen by the BBC reveal the government’s messaging advice over petrol supply problems....
Labour conference: Starmer promises to get Labour back in business
The Labour leader will pledge more money for schools and mental health in his big conference speech....
Labour conference: Winning election more important than unity, says Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour leader tells the BBC his party has to change to avoid losing another general election....
Sir Keir Starmer faces row with Labour’s left over minimum wage increase
Labour members will vote on proposals which include raising the minimum wage to £15 an hour....
Shadow cabinet member quits in protest at Starmer
The former shadow employment minister says his leader has made the party “more divided than ever”....
Labour conference: Party to unveil plan to scrap business rates
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise a fairer property tax in a speech to Labour’s conference....
Labour backs Sir Keir Starmer over party rules reforms
The changes – opposed by many on the left – give MPs more say in choosing future Labour leaders....