Starmer says ‘tough decisions’ will have to be taken when quizzed about tax
Keir Starmer has said he will have to take “tough decisions” when asked about tax hikes as he vowed to approach challenges with a “raw honesty”.
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rules out Tory leadership bid
Ex-Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has ruled himself out of the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader after the crushing election defeat to Labour.
Starmer’s first Cabinet ‘the most diverse on record for education background’
Keir Starmer’s first Cabinet is the most diverse on record in terms of education background, analysis has shown.
Huge amount of work to do, Starmer tells ministers at first Cabinet meeting
Keir Starmer told ministers there was a “huge amount of work to do” as he chaired the first meeting of his new Cabinet on his first full day in Downing Street.
Timpson boss and Covid adviser Patrick Vallance join Keir Starmer’s government
Keir Starmer has named Timpson boss James Timpson and former chief scientific adviser to the government Patrick Vallance as junior ministers after Labour's historic election victory.
Biden ‘completely’ rules out quitting 2024 bid as he sits for TV interview
US President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered re-election effort, has defiantly said he is “completely” ruling out quitting his 2024 bid.
Junior doctor talks to ‘start next week’ – Streeting
Junior doctors in England will restart negotiations with the Government next week, the new Health and Social Care Secretary has announced.
Planning reform: How Labour wants to get Britain building again
Labour argues the planning regime acts as a "major brake on economic growth".
