‘We can’t change our leader again’: Tories despair at Badenoch’s poor PMQs performances

Allies want to give Conservative leader more time, but many insist her approach to Keir Starmer needs total overhaul

Rachel Reeves has three options to dodge an economic crisis and all are unthinkable

As her £9.9bn of headroom evaporates, chancellor will have to raise taxes, cut spending or break ‘iron-clad’ fiscal rules

One dies in attempted Channel crossing after small boat sinks off Calais coast

A further 69 people were rescued in what French authorities called a very busy night for crossings

British couple held in Iran on ‘security’ grounds named

Relatives of Craig and Lindsay Foreman say they are engaging with UK government about situation

Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money

Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament

Starmer will go in ‘bin of history’ if he fails to raise defence budget, says ex-army chief

Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased

Reform’s circles of influence: who’s who at the top of the party

From MPs and donors to the backroom team, key players around the leader Nigel Farage

‘Guess who’s back?’: the inside story of Nigel Farage’s quest for power

With a new HQ and digital-savvy staff, Reform UK is trying to tighten its operation – but there are tensions over fringe views and trouble brewing at the grassroots

Southport killer’s sentence will not be referred to court of appeal

Attorney general declines to refer Axel Rudakubana’s 52-year minimum sentence to unduly lenient sentence scheme

Luxury London hotel Chiltern Firehouse evacuated after fire breaks out

Firefighters from across the capital sent to popular venue