Starmer first PM to join EU leaders’ meeting since Brexit
The trip is part of what the PM calls a “reset” between the UK and the European Union....
AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws
Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse....
Davey urges Starmer to start EU customs union talks
Sir Ed Davey calls for PM to use meeting with EU leaders to “fire the starting gun” on new trade deal....
Labour ministers tread carefully as welfare reform looms
The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system – it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda....
Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment
The drugs giant blames “protracted” talks with the government as well as differences over funding....
Brexit had some benefits, No 10 says on anniversary
But the PM wants to “make Brexit work better for the British people”, Downing Street says....
Ukrainians can bring children to UK as visa changes reversed
Charities say changes brought in without notice last February left families torn apart....
Britons need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP
The shadow home secretary says the UK is in a global race and everyone needs to make a contribution....
Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts
Yvette Cooper says the cash is for more local officers but some forces say they still face budget shortfalls....
New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings
Border officials will also get powers to seize migrants’ phones, under new laws unveiled by the Home Office....