Exclusive: Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith told party members last year he had discussed making further savings if they win next election

EXC: Burnham to promise to set up a new state-backed electricity grid company. Massive move towards nationalisation of utilities. https://t.co/OOgU3BycYv

Key allies of PM issue warning as details emerge of his plan to give mayors powers to oversee water companies

Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year

Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker look at the unpopular choices facing Andy Burnham

About 40% of £10bn from Affordable Homes Programme will now go on types of housing such as sheltered and shared ownership

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough

Government concedes ‘significant opposition’ requires new approach on quotas for medium-sized development sites

Exclusive: Guardian investigation of CT Group uncovers practice that appears to seek hidden influence over public opinion

Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promises

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the UK’s new prime minister will try to do things differently and who will be helping him in the cabinet

MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth

Lack of change in key roles could mean next week’s policy announcements may lack radicalism many hoped for

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss who the next chancellor could be and why there is so much speculation around it

In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the row that has erupted in Westminster over MPs’ safety after the death of Ann Widdecombe

Exclusive: Sources say Labour whips are calling MPs urging them to heed union’s warning and not vote for cap

Exclusive: Move comes as allies of Andy Burnham work on proposals to take water companies into public control

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel

Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to Essex

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has said he is the victim of an “establishment hit job”.

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of men

With Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s social media ban and how it might work

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s social media ban and how it might work

Exclusive: Papers to be published on Monday cast doubt on assurances provided by senior Whitehall officials

Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker discuss the potential risks facing Andy Burnham if he is chosen to run in the Makerfield byelection