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UK Budget 2026: What Chancellor John Healey’s plan means for your wallet
As the Chancellor preps the big Oct 28 reveal, here is the tea on taxes, energy bills, and first-time buyer perks.
UK rail nationalization: Is it actually saving your commute?
Labour is bringing rail services into public hands, but the data on whether it’s fixing your delays is a major mixed bag.
Labour budget: Why insiders fear the party is losing its edge
As the UK government preps for a tough October budget, internal anxiety is growing that small-scale fixes won't cut it for a public demanding major change.
Zack Polanski faces Green Party leadership pressure after byelection loss
The Green Party leader is under fire after a defeat in Holborn and St Pancras and internal fallout over a controversial motion on Zionism.
Palantir: Tom Watson warns against ‘mob rule’ in public contract fights
The former Labour deputy leader is calling out critics of his new employer as the tech giant faces intense pressure over its UK government deals.
Holborn and St Pancras byelection: Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali wins seat
Labour holds off a surge from the Green Party in a high-stakes north London showdown that doubles as a test for Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
UK Voters Say Rejoin EU Could Boost Labour
New poll suggests renegotiating ties with Brussels could sway nearly half of voters and significantly impact election results.
Andy Burnham shakes up Labour with new plan for care and Europe
The PM is betting his future on radical reforms including a new national care service and rethinking Brexit, despite the political risks.
Andy Burnham reveals plan to end pension triple lock to fund care
The Prime Minister says changing the state pension system will help finance a new national care service by 2030.
Andy Burnham, pensions, and the future of social care funding
Unite boss Sharon Graham is calling out the potential end of the pension triple lock as the PM eyes a major overhaul of the UK's social care system.
Andy Burnham eyes social care overhaul, but the funding plan remains fuzzy
The Prime Minister is looking to tackle the long-stalled social care crisis by potentially leveraging the pension triple lock as a trade-off.
Andy Burnham to launch Great British Grid to slash energy costs
The Prime Minister is shaking up the energy market with a new public body to fix grid delays and lower your monthly bills.
John Healey: UK jobs vs. benefits and the new apprenticeships plan
The Chancellor is moving to slash welfare bills by turning benefits into a bridge to work through a massive expansion of local apprenticeships.
John Healey: Chancellor promises a 'new age' amid budget tightrope walk
The Chancellor is preaching fiscal discipline while promising new apprenticeships and a boost for British shipyards in his latest conference speech.
Ed Miliband: Labour shifts stance on Palestine in major foreign policy pivot
The Foreign Secretary says the UK will lead on sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements as part of a more 'muscular' diplomatic approach.
John Healey: UK chancellor bets on British shipbuilding for industrial growth
The UK government is ditching international contracts to boost home-grown naval manufacturing, but the real talk on the economy remains tense.
Reform UK: Why readers are split on the party's future
The debate over Reform UK’s impact on British democracy heats up as readers react to John Harris’s take on Labour’s next move.
Andy Burnham plans to overhaul social care with NHS-style system
The Prime Minister is pledging a radical, universal care service to replace England’s current system, but is keeping the funding plan under wraps for now.
Lucy Powell: Labour must unite progressive voters to win
The deputy leader says Labour needs to stop being embarrassed by its values and bring the left back together to seize a second chance under Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham confirms no early general election before 2029
The Prime Minister is shutting down rumors that Labour’s recent polling bounce would trigger an early trip to the ballot box.
Andy Burnham: UK Prime Minister sets stage for Labour conference pivot
The Prime Minister is heading to Liverpool to define his vision and officially move the party past the Starmer era.