Starmer under scrutiny as Mandelson ‘admitted long ties with Epstein in vetting’ Questions are swirling about the Prime Minister’s political judgment after he sacked the peer a day after defending him. Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025
Reeves accepts impact of taxes on growth as she orders Cabinet to tighten belts Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to reassure business chiefs that she would seek spending restraint rather than growth-busting taxes. Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025
New business secretary Peter Kyle going to China for trade talks this week Former science secretary promoted in reshuffle to continue UK efforts to revitalise trade relationship with Beijing The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025
‘Same faces, different positions’: Will Starmer’s reshuffle change anything? NEWS ANALYSIS: With just one new face around the cabinet table and a massive job swap for most of the rest, political editor David Maddox questions whether Keir Starmer has done enough to reverse his government’s dire fortunes The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
Cabinet reshuffle: All the new appointments in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team The Prime Minister has carried out a root and branch reshuffle of the Cabinet. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
UK metals firms threaten to sue government over tariffs on steel imports from Asia Companies send letter to business secretary complaining new rules were imposed with 24 hours’ notice The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Inheritance tax changes under consideration amid spending gap concerns – reports Government U-turns over winter fuel payments and welfare reform have left Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a multibillion-pound fiscal shortfall. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Labour thinktank offers sponsorship packages to meet and influence ‘key policymakers’ Prospectus lists opportunities for businesses to meet MPs and ministers and ‘shape the discussion’, says report The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Hostage families: Releases will play ‘no part’ in UK plan to recognise Palestine Members of four British families met with Foreign Office officials on Thursday night seeking clarification over the plans. Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
UK government has ‘got the balance right’ on tax, says Rachel Reeves Chancellor responds to calls for wealth tax on millionaire households The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Minister reopens door to wealth tax days after cabinet colleague calls it ‘daft’ Dame Diana Johnson suggested the government was considering a wealth tax despite the business secretary ruling it out days earlier The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Starmer: Small business owners should not have to put homes on the line New measures including better access to loans and cracking down on late payments are intended to boost small businesses. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
Labour says firms will be penalised for late payments to suppliers Government drive to support small business will include startup loans for 69,000 companies worth £4bn The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
Starmer shares UK-led Gaza peace plans with Trump The Prime Minister started work on a plan with France and Germany over the weekend. Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 British public ‘revolted’ by Gaza crisis, Starmer says: ‘It’s a catastrophe’ Starmer is expected to ask Trump to apply pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025 British public ‘revolted’ by Gaza crisis, PM says as Cabinet meeting planned The Prime Minister described the situation in Gaza as an ‘absolute catastrophe’.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025 More than 250 MPs call on Keir Starmer to recognise state of Palestine MORE than 250 MPs have now called on Keir Starmer and David Lammy to recognise Palestine as a state.
International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025 Starmer To Press Trump On Gaza, Trade In Scotland Talks UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will press Donald Trump on ending "the unspeakable suffering" in Gaza, and also talk trade, when they meet Monday at the US president's golf resort in Scotland, Downing Street said.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025 Labour minister squirms after grilling on recognising Palestinian state A Labour minister dodged questions on when the UK will recognise a Palestinian state as the Government comes under increasing pressure to follow…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025 Starmer defends investment in wind turbines after Trump wrongly claims it is ‘most expensive form of energy’ – as it happened UK PM meets US president at his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, where they discuss energy, Gaza and trade
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025 ‘More to do’ on US steel tariffs than Trump and PM can resolve, minister signals The Prime Minister will attempt to hammer out a deal on steel, and press for action on Gaza when he meets the US president in Scotland.
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025 Business Secretary dismisses idea of ‘magic wealth tax’ as ‘daft’ Wales’s First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan has called for a wealth tax.
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025 Israel not listening to UK, say MPs, as they urge recognition of Palestine The UK’s actions over the ongoing conflict and ‘in the years preceding, have often been too little, too late’, the Foreign Affairs Committee has said.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Growing calls among MPs for UK to recognise the state of Palestine The Foreign Affairs Committee has called for ‘further sanctions against settlers’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2025 Israel not listening to UK, say MPs as they urge recognition of Palestine ISRAEL is not listening to the UK and ministers should “immediately” recognise the state of Palestine, a cross-party committee of MPs has said..