Former finance secretary says receiving role in John Swinney’s cabinet is an ‘extraordinary privilege’
Ashley Alder says ‘no decision made’ after City minister defends right of government to question watchdog’s actions
Home secretary says measures are in response to Moscow’s ‘malign activity’
There are clear signs of progress but domestic politics are complicating relations
Having given up on removing the prime minister, their mission now is to make him the fall guy
Elections in the capital demonstrated close tactical voting among Labour and Lib Dem supporters
£1bn injection would end uncertainty over whether railway line will reach its planned central London terminus at Euston
The policies of the chancellor and his opposite number are looking increasingly alike
Scotland’s new first minister faces challenges, such as rebuilding confidence in the party’s handling of public services
Report into access to finance recommends that FCA oblige banks to share account closures on a quarterly basis
State of UK health service is one of the most important issues for voters, according to YouGov
New Scottish National party leader wins parliamentary ballot after resignation of Humza Yousaf
Peter Hebblethwaite says shipping company regrets laying off 800 sailors in 2022 but that decision was legal
Defence secretary Grant Shapps set to accuse hostile state of hack but is not expected to name Beijing
Labour vote has become very efficient, meaning more power to sway results in our electoral system
The inability to know when the game is up is something both politicians and organisations struggle with
Friedrich Merz tells FT that continental Europe left UK ‘empty-handed’ ahead of EU referendum
Shadow chancellor draws election battle lines ahead of more positive expected economic data
PM seeks to rally support by warning of dangers of Labour-led coalition after setback in local polls
Veteran politician poised to become Scotland’s next first minister after challengers step aside
Freightliner boss says cargo operators must have robust rights to track access to ensure future growth
Savills calls on government to take action to boost housebuilding
Flagship skills qualification drew only 1% of 16- to 17-year-old students in 2022
Powerful BBC series hears from those who risk their lives to cross the Channel, as well as police and traffickers themselves
Senior Conservatives warn prime minister that action is needed as despair at local election results grips party
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