Politics
Wes Streeting announces independent probe into performance of NHS
The Health Secretary said the investigation will be led by former health minister Lord Ara Darzi.
Biden jokes about England’s football win as Starmer suggests ‘it’s coming home’
The US President and the Prime Minister met in the White House shortly after Gareth Southgate’s team’s win.
‘I’m stunned’: People can’t believe how gracious Sunak is in first speech as leader of the opposition
"Rishi Sunak has, since his loss, transformed into an eloquent, measured, witty, gracious, sombre statesman who is truly interesting to listen to"
This is how the electoral map would have looked if Reform hadn’t fielded any candidates
The presence of Nigel Farage's Reform UK was widely believed to have split the vote among would-be Tory voters.
Bust furlough firm that listed Sunak’s wife among its directors linked to Reform UK
Digme Fitness went bust after taking £630,000 in furlough cash, owning creditors £6.1m in what is understood to be unpaid VAT and PAYE.
Education Secretary says early years is her ‘number one priority’
The Government plans to recruit more childcare staff through a ‘re-energised’ recruitment campaign, Bridget Phillipson said.
Ousted Labour MP Ashworth gets job as think tank chief
Jonathan Ashworth, who lost his seat to an independent candidate, has been appointed chief executive of Labour Together.
Tesco to close Express stores early if England reach Euro 2024 final
The grocer said more than 1,800 Express stores will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm to allow employees to watch an England final.
Government prepares for series of meetings to boost European relations
The Prime Minister wants to achieve an improved trading relationship with Brussels but he also wants greater defence co-operation with the EU.