Why Zia Yusuf’s resignation matters for Reform UK
Chris Mason details the three key things that the party will lack without its former chair....
Most new build homes must have solar panels – Miliband
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations....
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
Zia Yusuf says he no longer believes working to get a Reform government “is a good use of my time”....
Conservatives disown Liz Truss’s mini-budget
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say his party will “never again” put the UK’s economic stability at risk....
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come....
Chancellor announces £15bn for transport projects
Money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in England across the Midlands, North and West Country....
Rachel Reeves defends decisions in spending review
In a speech, the chancellor says a squeeze on funding is a “product of economic reality”....
UK spared from Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries – but the levy remains at 25% for the UK....
Talks ongoing over Nato defence target, says No 10
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to raise defence spending above the UK’s target of 3% of GDP by 2034....
Government accused of blaming record small boat crossings on the weather
New figures show the number of “red days” – when conditions are considered favourable for crossings....