Exclusive: Health select committee chair says UK government’s ‘naive belief’ Trump is a good faith actor ‘could cost UK taxpayer billions’

Exclusive: a trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone else

Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money

Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations

Rift said to be driven between Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney even before attacks on Wes Streeting

Exclusive: Conservatives under Theresa May gave Beijing assurances that it could proceed with the proposal

Exclusive: Criticism of Katie Lam comes amid widespread confusion in the party over its policy on indefinite leave to remain

Exclusive: Intervention by deputy leadership contender could have saved company based in her Manchester constituency millions

Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would have negative consequences for relations

Decision time is coming after Labour called in the planning application for a new building in east London

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Described as a pragmatic politician with an instinct for the times, Mahmood is thought of by some as a future Labour leader

Under pressure on domestic and international stage to act on Gaza, a shrug from the president allowed Starmer to make pledge

More than 220 MPs sign letter to prime minister and foreign secretary calling for British recognition of statehood

Exclusive: Restrictions to be reviewed as embassy official says ‘UK-China relations are showing a positive momentum’

David Lammy and territory’s chief minister to meet with EU and Spain to get Eurostar-style arrangement over the line

Exclusive: Trade secretary to meet US counterpart with aim of implementing first parts of deal in coming days

Law expected to include safety and copyright issues but delay likely to raise concerns about ongoing lack of regulation

Former leftwing student defends leader’s Southport comments and insists party stands for British values

The millionaire businessman turned chairman of the Reform UK party.

Exclusive: Data bill faces being shelved amid standoff over plans to allow AI firms to use copyrighted content

Dissatisfaction among MPs has created a febrile mood, with ambitious cabinet ministers assessing their options

Trip by five Labour MPs designed to build UK-Taiwan ties as Beijing steps up military capability

Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of scrapping two-child limit will outweigh political benefit

Exclusive: Former Reform UK MP made comment during a meeting with staff earlier this year, leaked video shows

Exclusive: Former Reform UK MP made comment during a meeting with staff earlier this year, leaked video shows

Exclusive: Agreement could cut airport queues, caused by need to have passports stamped after Brexit

Exclusive: Decision on whether to work with turbine maker being overseen by ministers after British Steel rescue

Row over exemption of national insurance contributions for Indian short-term workers overshadows deal

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Prime Minister of the United Kin

Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040

Exclusive: Proposals to introduce opt-out system of copyright rules no longer preferred option amid criticism from creative industries

Exclusive: Government will promise to carry out an economic impact assessment of its proposals

Donald Trump’s trade war is pushing China and the EU closer together despite their differences.

Exclusive: Force, which had dropped objection to plan, says protests of more than 500 people would impede traffic and require extra resources

There were suspicions, legal wheezes and a plan to divert a ship to Gibraltar to seize cargo, as ministers’ anxieties rose

Exclusive: Chairs of foreign and trade committees say MPs should have a say in agreement ‘in light of its significance’

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing

Steve Yemm refers himself to standards commissioner after promoting utility company during Commons debate

Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year

Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year