Sources say prime minister also wants to split Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Rishi Sunak is planning a mini-reshuffle to replace Nadhim Zahawi
António Guterres warns in speech to general assembly that ‘chances of escalation and bloodshed are growing’ The head of the United Nations, António Guterres, has
IMF says UK economy is likely to contract 0.6% as rising interest rates and higher taxes take toll Britain is expected to be the only
PM’s appointment of Tory chair to cabinet under scrutiny after he launches ethics adviser investigation Rishi Sunak has instructed his ethics adviser to investigate the
UK ministers to use provisions in Scotland Act to block legislation making it easier for transgender people to self-identify Rishi Sunak’s government has blocked legislation
PM changes tack to allow negotiations on wages but unions remain frustrated at lack of clear offer UK politics live – latest news updates Strikes
Ministers urged to recall parliament amid warnings patients are dying needlessly due to inaction The crisis engulfing the NHS will continue until Easter, health leaders
Moscow says 63 of its soldiers died in attack on school building used as barracks amid claims death toll could be higher Russia-Ukraine war –
Delays and cancellations linked to 20 years of privatisation, rising costs and labour shortages worsened by pandemic, say experts Rail passengers have been delayed or
Patients with serious conditions and injuries will have to get themselves to A&E, NHS chiefs say Thousands of patients who have had strokes, heart attacks