China’s investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told

China has financed tens of billions of pounds’ worth of investment in UK businesses and projects…

Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts

Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax rates at the Budget after receiving better-than-expected economic…

Starmer’s chief of staff McSweeney not leaving role over briefing war, BBC told

The prime minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney was not involved “directly or indirectly” in briefings…

Court rules asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel

Asylum seekers can continue living at an Essex hotel after a council lost a landmark legal…

Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK

A second migrant who had been sent from the UK to France under the government’s “one…

Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

Donald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas…

Trump says it would be ‘hard for me’ to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor

US President Donald Trump has said he would be reluctant to send federal funding to his…

Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action

The prime minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action over the failure…

Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The government is facing a bigger-than-expected hole in the public finances as it prepares for next…

International troops won’t want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan

Countries would reject being asked to “enforce” peace in Gaza if deployed under the Trump ceasefire…