Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support
The leaders’ discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe....
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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing....
UK’s Ukraine support ‘resolute’ after Trump win
Darren Jones says there “shouldn’t be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia”....
Restaurant workers’ jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as “unsustainable” tax rises....
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when....
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn’s private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms....
Keir Starmer picks Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022....
Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a “tyrant” and “xenophobic” when he was a backbench MP....
What’s so wrong with Right To Buy?
The Labour government is expected to make major changes to the Right To Buy scheme launched in the 1980s....
Starmer pledges £3.5m for veterans facing homelessness
The money will fund mental health support and help with employment and independent living....