Chancellor vows to spend 2.7% of GDP by 2027 to turn Britain into a ‘defence industrial superpower’New money for drones and laser weapons to “revolutionise” Britain’s armed forces has been announced...
Read MoreRachel Reeves has delivered her economic update – here are the main points, with political analysisReeves announces deep cuts to welfare and public servicesAnalysis: Reeves does reasonable job of justifying fiscal prudence...
Read MoreMore than 3 million families will lose out as a result of sweeping cuts to welfare, official analysis showsSpring statement 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even...
Read MoreDepartment for work and pensions says thousands, including children, will be hit by chancellor’s reforms, as OBR forecasts UK growth to halve in 2025Spring statement 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves will not be...
Read MoreChancellor is expected to announce further welfare cuts when she outlines departmental spending plansRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even though there are many people on the left who would...
Read MoreChancellor is expected to announce further welfare cuts when she outlines departmental spending plansRachel Reeves will not be raising taxes in the spring statement today, even though there are many people on the left who would...
Read MoreAround 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leaderKeir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to the White...
Read MoreMalcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace TridentBritain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, experts have warned, but...
Read MoreBritain will also continue to supply analysis of raw data but will not pass on shared US information, sources say• Europe live – latest updatesBritain will continue to supply intelligence to Ukraine, though the more...
Read MoreThis live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing Council guidelines (see 9.46am) during...
Read MorePrime minister says countries will have to defend a peace deal, if one happens, as he takes questions at a defence factoryLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing...
Read MoreNew guidelines aim to combat discrimination in sentencing but both Conservative and Labour justice ministers have criticised themGood morning. Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, has been accused by a Labour peer and...
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Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’
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