politics
Seven local authorities set to hike council tax by more than 5%
Three of the councils, including Reform-controlled Worcestershire, are likely to put up bills by 9%. Source link
Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain. Source link
Ministers told to not publish their own Mandelson messages
The warning comes after Wes Streeting published his WhatsApp exchanges with the former US ambassador. Source link
Welsh first minister backs Starmer but calls Mandelson scandal 'troubling'
Eluned Morgan had faced criticism for remaining silent as Sir Keir battled to shore up his premiership. Source link
Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC’s political editor writes. Source link
'Is this it?' – Could the day have ended differently for the PM?
Cabinet ministers supported Starmer after Labour’s Scottish leader called for his resignation. Source link
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits. Source link
Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble – but can it pay off?
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar’s leadership of Scottish Labour. Source link
Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages “after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide”. Source link
Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balance
Cabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs. Source link