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Badenoch Rules Out Deal with Reform UK, Prefers Fresh Mandate
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rejects a pact with Reform UK and promises measures to reduce hiring costs for 21–24-year-olds.
Polanski barred after party motion labels Zionism ‘racism’, conference splits leadership
A party vote at the Brighton conference declaring Zionism 'racism' preceded a ban on Roman Polanski and exposed divisions among senior figures.
Tories promise to remove £100,000 childcare ‘cliff edge’, Badenoch tells BBC
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the party will remove the £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' to avoid penalising harder-working families.
Suspect from Widdecombe Charged Over Alleged Plot Targeting Nigel Farage
Counter-terror police say an additional charge follows a 'hugely intensive and complex investigation' into an alleged plot against Nigel Farage.
No 10 says Manchester City must abide by rules after Burnham backlash
Downing Street warns Manchester City must follow rules after backlash to Burnham's remarks; PM says he'd be 'really concerned' if owners sold up.
Milburn urges employers to teach careers to primary pupils from age four
Milburn's report recommends employers help teach careers to children as young as four, prompting debate on early careers education and school-business links.
Burnham pledges end to pension triple lock by 2030 to free funds for care
PM Burnham vows to scrap the pension triple lock in 2030 to help finance adult social care, announcing the plan during an emotional conference speech.
Burnham to launch public body to fund electricity grid in bid to cut energy bills
Burnham will create a public body to invest in the electricity grid and pledge to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
Burnham urges NHS-style overhaul for social care in England
Burnham proposes an NHS-style social care system for England as leaders debate fairness and funding of care services.
Burnham unveils plan to help first-time buyers excluded from family support
Burnham presents a scheme to assist first-time buyers who lack family support, raising questions on design, funding and impact on the housing market.
Burnham Rejects Early Poll, Warns of ‘Backward-Looking’ Process
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC he will not call an early election, saying it would create a 'backward-looking process'.
Diplomatic reset: Ireland–UK relationship ‘off to a very good start’ under Burnham
Officials say Ireland–UK relations under Burnham are off to a 'very good start', a visit followed days after Donald Trump's remarks on a 'unified Ireland'.
NATO chief calls for a credible UK defence spending plan as allies press for steady increases
NATO leader and Mark Rutte say the UK must set a clear, year‑on‑year path to boost defence spending to reassure allies and guide planning.
Burnham Rejects ‘Tax and Spend Socialist’ Label Ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' label and says he is ready to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
UK Holds Talks on Joining Canada-Led Global Defence Bank
The United Kingdom is discussing membership of a Canada-led global defence bank intended to offer lower-cost loans for defence projects.
Farage asserts £72m donations comply as ministers push retroactive cap on expat gifts
Nigel Farage says £72m in donations comply 'with the law today' as ministers seek a £100,000 annual cap for British expats, backdated to March 25, 2026.
Lawmakers Urge New Bill to Close Legal Gaps on AI and Human Rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers urges Parliament to draft a bill addressing gaps in law exposed by AI's impact on human rights.
Second £36m Gift in Two Days Spurs Fresh Debate Over Party Funding
A crypto investor matched a record with a second £36m gift to Reform, renewing calls for caps on individual political donations.