POLITICS
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end o...
Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer....
Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits....
Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages....
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her....
Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'
It comes after the BBC uncovered details of a firm owned by the ex-Labour minister offering access to officials for mone...
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16....
Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says armed forces had "fingers on the trigger" to respond to any US strike....
Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform....
China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism....
Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through....
Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat....