Senior officials are set to tell the PM that removing the two-child benefit cap is the most effective way to reduce child poverty, but there are concerns about the challenge of funding this policy change.
Keir Starmer’s chief of staff was warned by the electoral watchdog that donations needed to be declared, but failed to disclose gifts worth £739,000.
Patients and their families have been granted fresh hope, as a pioneering one-off gene therapy has been shown in a global trial to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease symptoms by around 75%.
A business owned by Thomas Skinner reportedly failed to repay a £50,000 loan issued as coronavirus support from public funds, while he publicly spoke about successful business deals.
The PM is channelling tens of millions into deprived areas to refurbish crumbling community facilities and high streets, hoping to arrest the rise of Reform by showing Westminster can deliver on levelling up.
Andy Burnham has said that MPs are urging him to challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership, and he has set out a manifesto including a 50p top rate of tax while not ruling out a potential bid before May.
Senior Conservative Robert Jenrick has criticised the judiciary, claiming that decisions by “activist” judges are preventing the removal of individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected.
Wayne Rooney has openly credited his wife Coleen with helping him through a difficult period marked by issues with excessive drinking, stating that her support was crucial to his wellbeing.
Pimco anticipates that continued falls in inflation will enable the Bank of England to introduce deeper interest rate cuts, as slowing wage growth and the fading impact of one-off factors are expected to improve the economic outlook over the coming year.
Sadiq Khan has responded humorously to Donald Trump’s repeated and unusual criticisms, suggesting that Trump is overly fixated on him and reaffirming his pride in leading a modern, diverse London.
Andy Burnham has sharply criticised Starmer for being too factional and lacking a clear plan, warning this risks benefitting Farage and calling for a major change of direction in advance of the Labour conference.