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Polanski's gamble fails - as the Burnham honeymoon rolls on
Andy Burnham decisively passed the first electoral test of his premiership last night.
Lord Archer: The outrageous extrovert who lived a life tainted by scandal
Like a twist in one of his novels, Jeffrey Archer's shock death came in the middle of the Conservative Party conference.
Who is in charge of the budget?
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Cleverly hits out at Braverman over 'Englishness' row
Sir James Cleverly has criticised former Conservative colleague Suella Braverman after she sparked a row around "Englishness".
Badenoch has lifted Tories from all-time low - but can she turn this into votes?
2025 conference marked a low ebb for the Conservatives.
Man charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage
A man has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Burnham gives Labour post-landslide euphoria absent under Starmer, says peer
Andy Burnham has given Labour the "post-electoral euphoria" that they did not have after Sir Keir Starmer's landslide 2024 general election victory, Harriet Harman has said.
The Green Party: Has the Polanski bubble burst?
When Zack Polanski ran for the Green leadership a year ago, he offered his party a clear new strategy.
Talks between council and union 'break down again' amid fire and rehire plans
Talks between Glasgow City Council and trade union Unison have once again "broken down" after plans to fire and rehire 23,000 workers were put on hold.
BBC should cut licence fee cost and expand it beyond TV, MPs recommend
The BBC should reform the licence fee so it is no longer "linked to a TV" and couple this with a price drop, MPs have recommended.
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant deal scrapped
A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," set up to cut the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, has been scrapped.
Stalemate over Orange Order parade - as solution to dispute 'tantalisingly a bit far away'
The Northern Ireland secretary is looking for a solution "through the mist" to the dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade.
Avanti to be nationalised 'to build railway that actually works for people'
Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Labour members urge government to cancel Palantir's NHS contract
Delegates at the Labour party conference in Liverpool are trying to pressure the government into cancelling its £330m NHS contract with the US tech giant Palantir.
This Charming Man: Can Andy Burnham restore Labour's fortunes?
Labour return to Liverpool this week for their first annual conference under Andy Burnham's leadership.
Harman: Burnham must address immigration in Liverpool speech
Andy Burnham "absolutely has to" address the topic of immigration in his speech to Labour's annual conference next week, Harriet Harman has said.
Can Andy Burnham make Britain believe again?
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Revealed: Andy Burnham’s route to victory
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Has Burnham changed tack on Russia?
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Kemi Badenoch told 'I would have shot you dead' by man claiming to be ex-IRA
A man has admitted sending Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch threatening emails, including one in which he said "when I was in the IRA I would have shot you f****** dead".
Specialist rape courts to be rolled out in England and Wales
Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said.
National taskforce launched to tackle misogyny and violence against girls
A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the government.
The Lib Dems - still delivering or should they change course?
Sir Keir Starmer's departure means Sir Ed Davey, in post since early 2020, is now the longest-serving national party leader.
Is the government doing anything to stop AI killing us all?
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Musk’s X ‘disgusting’ for shunning meeting, says minister - as she vows more laws governing internet
The culture secretary has told Sky News it was "disgusting" for X to skip a meeting over recent social media attacks on the UK's lifeboat charity - as she vowed to keep introducing legislation governing the internet.
What does a party of ex-PMs reveal?
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London borough announces record 94% council tax rise
A London borough has announced plans for a record increase in council tax from next year.
Bearskin caps worn by King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternative, MPs say
A cross-party group of MPs is urging the government to stop using real bear pelts to make the hats worn by the King's Guard and use fake alternatives instead.
Andy Burnham's dad, who suffered from Alzheimer's, has died
Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.
Andy Burnham's high stakes policy headache that could split Labour MPs
To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.
Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'
Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.
Reform 'very confident' £72m donations were legal - but Rayner warns of 'backdated' action
Reform UK have said they are "very confident" a record £72m in donations made to them over the weekend are "perfectly legal".