politics
PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record
Starmer dismisses ‘caretaker PM’ label from Badenoch at PMQs Source link
Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal
Welsh rates of council tax could still rise, according to a councillor, despite budget deal. Source link
Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10
Sir Keir Starmer’s press secretary says Donald Trump’s comments about the London mayor were “wrong”. Source link
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces “civilisational erasure”. Source link
Reform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate
Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, 23, has indefinite leave to remain in the UK after studying in Portsmouth. Source link
Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and “very damaging”. Source link
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. Source link
No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump
The US president takes another swipe at Sir Sadiq Khan, describing him as a “disgusting mayor”. Source link
Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. Source link
Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London
National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM. Source link