Keir Starmer’s first Cabinet is the most diverse on record in terms of education background, analysis has shown. The majority of the Prime Minister’s top team – 23 Cabinet ministers, …
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Huge amount of work to do, Starmer tells ministers at first Cabinet meeting
Keir Starmer told ministers there was a “huge amount of work to do” as he chaired the first meeting of his new Cabinet on his first full day in Downing …
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ‘rules out Tory leadership bid’
Jeremy Hunt has reportedly ruled himself out of the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader after the crushing election defeat to Labour. It comes as the jostling begins …
Timpson boss and Covid adviser Patrick Vallance join Keir Starmer’s government
Keir Starmer has appointed Timpson boss James Timpson and former chief scientific adviser to the government Patrick Vallance as junior ministers after Labour’s historic election victory. Timpson, chief executive of …
Biden ‘completely’ rules out quitting 2024 bid as he sits for TV interview
US President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered re-election effort, has defiantly said he is “completely” ruling out quitting his 2024 bid. The comment came after he finished taping …
Is England v Switzerland on BBC or ITV? How is it decided? Is the ITV curse real?
England face Switzerland on Saturday in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, a tournament which is being shared by the BBC and ITV. The two main UK broadcasters split England games …
Planning reform: How Labour wants to get Britain building again
When it comes to boosting growth, there is one thing that the new Labour government is banking on more than anything else: reform of the planning system. Just look at …
Junior doctor talks to ‘start next week’ – Streeting
Junior doctors in England will restart negotiations with the Government next week, the new Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. Wes Streeting delivered on his promise to call junior …
Crest Nicholson rejects approach from Elliott-backed Avant
The board of Crest Nicholson has rejected an approach from the Elliott-backed Avant Homes, saying it was “not currently minded to engage” in negotiations with the firm. The rebuff comes …
Keir Starmer names top team as Rachel Reeves confirmed as first female Chancellor
Rachel Reeves has become the first female Chancellor in British history as new Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed his first Cabinet. Reeves, who will be moving into 11 Downing Street, …