Labour has prohibited bonuses for ten water company executives, citing mounting environmental concerns and insisting on stricter accountability measures.

Growing pressures surround new proposals to overhaul winter energy support for pensioners, as critics warn they could create confusion and add extra burdens for bereaved families, prompting calls for a more streamlined approach.

Rachel Reeves is unveiling a £15bn transport plan for rail, trams and buses in the north, aiming to reassure a restless Labour faction by emphasizing public investment and rejecting any return to austerity.

Keir Starmer sets out a plan to bolster the nation’s defensive capabilities through greater investment in drone and AI technology, highlighting the importance of cutting-edge systems to ensure Britain remains fully prepared.