The King is set to highlight shared interests with France by advocating deeper cooperation on migration and other mutual concerns, while political figures work to maintain a key returns deal aimed at managing cross-Channel challenges.
Labour is “willing to explore” a potential wealth tax, with a former leader suggesting it could substantially raise revenue from higher earners.
Boris Johnson has advised the Tories to ignore Farage, arguing that declining to engage with him previously kept his polling support at negligible levels.
Corbyn, the ex-Labour leader, has launched a new left-aligned initiative aiming to oppose benefit cuts and redefine Britain’s global position, creating a direct challenge to the party’s current leadership.
A sudden drop in sterling followed a £3bn sell-off, triggered by concerns over Reeves’s emotional display and the PM’s doubts about her future, with Labour firmly denying rumours of internal discord.
Starmer’s benefits Bill has faced steep compromise following last-minute concessions to rebels, paring back the promised savings and giving rise to fresh questions over the PM’s fiscal intentions.
The BBC’s most senior figure attended a festival featuring a performer accused of anti-Israel rhetoric, prompting scrutiny of the broadcaster’s choice to keep the footage online for an extended period and fuelling concern about its handling of contentious content.
MPs have urged authorities to treat the performer accused of inflammatory chanting at a major festival in the same way as a previously condemned figure, highlighting calls for stricter legal measures against divisive language at public gatherings.
A newly appointed NHS leader has criticised the organisation’s overcomplicated processes for making patients feel unwelcome, urging simpler procedures and a more patient-focused approach.
Starmer has caved to internal rebels on benefits, prompting the PM to amend disability payments in order to avoid a damaging Commons defeat.