Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account....
Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints
It comes after the Cabinet Office says there was only one complaint about Antonio Romeo’s conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry....
Councils face ‘uphill struggle’ after elections delay U-turn
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay....
Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
Ministers had planned to delay the polls until 2027 to help deliver a major reorganisation of local government....
UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns....
Ministers want to reform SEND – but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in...
Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago....
Starmer pledges crackdown on ‘addictive elements’ of social media
The government’s new plans will mean no online platform will get a “free pass” on children’s safety on the internet, the prime minister says....
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
The prime minister’s speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home....
Mandelson asked to cooperate with US Congress Epstein probe
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein....