Change of stance over response to alleged war crimes is likely to strain Britain’s relations with US and Israel
The government must not allow its commitment to fiscal probity to become rigid dogma
Exit of civil service head means Keir Starmer will soon begin search for successor
Labour suspends seven leftwingers after they back SNP call for two-child benefit cap to be lifted
Lord Spencer Livermore says the government must break down obstacles to companies spending in Britain
European Commission president is aiming for late August or early September encounter, according to officials
Prime minister wins House of Commons vote on welfare payments but only after show of dissent
Labour should be wary of thinking that doing things that all states should be doing is a shortcut to growth
Ex-chancellor Hunt claims Labour government is ‘softening us up for colossal U-turn’ on higher taxes
Defence review has raised questions about whether GCAP programme will be axed on grounds of cost
Prime minister insists government will resist ‘easy lever’ of foreign labour
The King’s Speech identified a government ready for fights on housebuilding and welfare
Hakluyt chief appointed to Downing Street to lead investment drive
Outsiders will provide expertise, but numerous long-standing allies have been overlooked
New PM puts fight against irregular migration at heart of bid to rebuild ties with Europe at Blenheim Palace summit
Western officials believe the strategy is proving effective in undermining Moscow’s ability to export crude
Those around the prime minister want to wage a permanent campaign for change that voters will give them credit for
US presidential election hangs over EPC summit as Labour government tries to reset relations after Brexit
Planning reform and workers’ rights form central pillars of Labour’s legislative agenda
The government should strive to be an enabler, not a controller
Keir Starmer’s government announces plans to increase pension plan pooling and implement ‘value for money’ tests on funds
The King’s Speech will contain more than 35 bills, including measures to increase housebuilding
Hosting the EPC summit at Blenheim, the prime minister can make good on his manifesto pledge
Intent for tech regulation will be one of 35 bills to be set out by new Labour government
Prime minister promotes several newcomers straight into junior front bench roles