Morgan Stanley report says Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise up to £45bn in taxes while keeping Labour manifesto promises, as she faces £30bn public finance shortfall.
Andy Burnham takes over as PM; analysis shows Starmer lost union and leftwing support. Burnham faces challenges to rebuild Labour's traditional bases.
Tim Allan resigns as Starmer's communications director after five months, following chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's exit over the Peter Mandelson controversy.
Rachel Reeves lobbies Labour MPs to keep her as chancellor under a potential new leader, warning that Ed Miliband would unsettle bond markets.
White House unveils passport with Trump portrait for US 250th anniversary; Democrats criticise plans as 'monarchical'.
Labour criticised for failing to implement animal welfare pledges in first year, including bans on foie gras and hunting trophies, and weakening chicken protections.
Donald Trump's bizarre 24 hours: odd response to Andrew arrest and first Board of Peace meeting featuring autocrats praising him.
Tim Allan resigns as Keir Starmer's communications director after five months, following chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's exit over the Peter Mandelson appointment scandal.
FBI Director Kash Patel accused of planning social media posts instead of responding to Charlie Kirk's assassination, amid broader concerns over politicisation.
The Princess of Wales travels to Italy for early years education mission, her first international trip since cancer diagnosis.
Andrew Neil says Trump's decline has begun amid fears over press freedom and Republican dissatisfaction.
Angela Rayner takes on levelling up in Labour reshuffle; Jonathan Ashworth loses role as Starmer promotes Blairite MPs ahead of election.
Analysis of why left-wing voices struggle online while the right thrives, and how some progressives are beginning to turn the tide.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski urges PM Starmer to condemn US and Israel strikes on Iran, calling them illegal and warning the UK could be pulled into another war.
Starmer will not block Burnham from Makerfield by-election; Streeting resigns as health secretary, calls for Labour leadership contest; Farage says £5m gift was 'reward' for Brexit.
Labour's deputy leadership contest between Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson risks deepening internal divisions, with both campaigns trading blows and low turnout expected among members.
Pam Bondi will testify before House Oversight on 29 May after Democrats filed contempt for missed deposition over Epstein files.
King Charles gifts Trump a WWII submarine bell at a White House state dinner, with humorous toasts touching on tensions and history.
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, calling Conservatives 'rotten' and 'failed', deepening right-wing schism after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
Keir Starmer faces a rebellion of 123 Labour MPs over welfare reforms, with critics warning the plans could push 250,000 into poverty.
Trump seeks long-term control of Washington DC police, deploys National Guard and federal agents, prompting Democratic criticism.
Labour's welfare bill passes amid Tory infighting; Kemi Badenoch accused of political theatre and hypocrisy over her opposition.
Labour MPs attack Reform MP Sarah Pochin for comments on over-representation of black and Asian people in TV ads, citing new data.
Michael Mansfield KC criticises government's refusal to meet Palestine Action hunger strikers, calling reasoning 'ludicrous'.
Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth lobbied for a law change in the 1970s to hide her private wealth from public scrutiny.
Morgan McSweeney testifies in Mandelson scandal, defends Starmer's handling of ambassador appointment, says due process followed.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to fully reverse the two-child benefit cap in the November budget, costing over £3bn but lifting 350,000 children out of poverty.
Sky Roberts criticises King Charles for not meeting Epstein survivors during US state visit; King cites ongoing police inquiries.
A bruise on President Trump's left hand was spotted during a Davos speech; White House says he hit it on a signing table.
Green Party in England and Wales reaches 100,000 members after Zack Polanski becomes leader, potentially overtaking Conservatives.