Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”....
Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas....
Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial
The health secretary tells MPs he is “uncomfortable” about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice....
UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson....
Left-wing candidate beats Starmer ally to lead UK’s biggest union
Andrea Egan, who was expelled from Labour three years ago, replaces Unison’s current general secretary Christina McAnea....
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU....
Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country “must learn the lessons” from a recent court case....
Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would “shape the futures of millions of people”...
I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says Starmer
The PM has faced a succession of embarrassing leaks about the Budget and his leadership in recent weeks....
Doctors vote to go ahead with this week’s five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu....