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Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats 55 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in “no-one’s interest” after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK and other countries who oppose his plans to… Continue reading Trade war in no-one’s interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat The prime minister will take to the Downing Street lectern this morning, after another extraordinary weekend of diplomatic turmoil prompted by US President Donald Trump. Sir Keir Starmer knows that people and businesses in the UK will expect him to respond, in front of the cameras,… Continue reading Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy 29 minutes ago Maia Davies The UK will not compromise on its position that Greenland’s future must be decided by its own people, the culture secretary has said. Lisa Nandy said Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the UK and other European allies over their opposition… Continue reading Greenland’s people must decide its future, says Nandy

Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right? 14 minutes ago Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg BBC There is fresh paint in Reform HQ – and a fresh face in its line-up. Before Thursday, the last time Robert Jenrick walked into Millbank Tower, a fabled address in… Continue reading Jenrick’s move is massive – but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?

Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays 20 minutes ago Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent Getty Images A third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections due in May, according to BBC research. Last month ministers told 63 local authorities they would authorise delays to the polls if there were “genuine concerns” about… Continue reading Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK 3 hours ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Getty Images The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK, the BBC understands. Digital checks on a right to work… Continue reading Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Stop saying we can’t make things work, Streeting urges Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Labour colleagues to stop making excuses and blaming the system for the slow pace of change in public services. “This excuses culture does the centre-left no favours,” Streeting told a think tank conference. “If we tell the public that… Continue reading Stop saying we can’t make things work, Streeting urges Labour