Shadow foreign secretary to mark out diplomatic mission of a future Labour government in landmark speech Labour will make closer cooperation with Europe across security, trade and foreign policy a central plank of a plan to reconnect “a tarnished UK” with its closest allies, David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, […]

PM’s appointment of Tory chair to cabinet under scrutiny after he launches ethics adviser investigation Rishi Sunak has instructed his ethics adviser to investigate the tax affairs of the Conservative party chair, Nadhim Zahawi, but faces growing pressure over whether he knew about the HMRC inquiry when he appointed Zahawi […]

Labour asks watchdog to examine recruitment process after reports Richard Sharp helped former PM with personal finances Labour urges inquiry into claim BBC chair ‘helped Boris Johnson’ Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance in Ukraine on Sunday as he denied any conflict of interest over his role in appointing a […]

People with severe disabilities and chronic conditions struggling in cost of living crisis, research shows Soaring energy bills are forcing people with severe disabilities and chronic health conditions to choose in extreme cases between “eating or breathing” as they struggle to navigate the cost of living crisis, research shows. According […]

Sole nominee secures Labour endorsement for prime minister, with Carmel Sepuloni as deputy, and incumbent’s last engagements on Tuesday Chris Hipkins will be New Zealand’s next prime minister following a formal vote that endorsed him as Jacinda Ardern’s successor after her shock resignation on Thursday. New Zealand will also swear […]