Prime minister insists government will resist ‘easy lever’ of foreign labour
Analysis by Cornwall Insight points to scale of challenge in transitioning electricity system away from fossil fuels
Industry warns on pensions bill’s missed opportunity on minimum contributions
Starmer’s new envoy wants to see Britain ‘reconnected on the world stage’
The King’s Speech identified a government ready for fights on housebuilding and welfare
New bill tackles some pressing issues but much more reform is needed
Businesses say Labour’s proposals to give protection against unfair dismissal from day one lack clarity
Those around the prime minister want to wage a permanent campaign for change that voters will give them credit for
The government should strive to be an enabler, not a controller
Employers are failing to meet the eligibility criteria as third party ‘agents’ reap profits, experts warn
Party’s share of top oversight roles in parliament set to more than double after election victory
A longer leadership contest helps MPs build momentum around their preferred candidates — and it worked in 2005
Politicians in the main parties have been put on notice and given a simple mandate by insecure voters: fix things
Defeat at the hands of Labour means the nationalists have just £358,000 of annual funding from Westminster, down from £1.3mn
Pro-Palestine grouping seeks to push Sir Keir Starmer on Gaza stance and UK arms sales to Israel
Forget the critics, the deputy prime minister is the most relatable MP I’ve ever seen
Prime minister promotes several newcomers straight into junior front bench roles
The chancellor’s mission to stoke economic growth faces dire headwinds, and might call for harsh trade-offs
Nigel Farage’s vow to build a ‘national movement’ rings alarm bells after slew of second-place election results
Political bloc struggles to rally behind a united message and broaden its appeal
Politics loves a winner but counterparts around the world face the perils of incumbency
It would be naive to see the UK as immune to this phenomenon; Reform UK is not yet ready
Reform UK’s leader had previously hosted a show but stepped down when the election was called
(And a mandate is not a landslide)
Starmer’s government faces a familiar trade-off between the economics and the politics of foreign workers
