Politics latest: Reeves arriving in China for economic talks despite pressure to cancel trip
Rachel Reeves is in China for economic talks – rejecting pressure from the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats to cancel the trip over her domestic troubles. Elsewhere, the government is considering capping the price of resold concert tickets.
Nigel Farage says he ‘can’t be pushed or bullied’ after Elon Musk said Reform needs new leader
Nigel Farage insisted the pair are still friends despite disagreeing over far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Why the government’s devolution overhaul matters
The government says devolution is about making the system simpler and more efficient – but critics say it could dilute democracy.
Government contract ends for controversial asylum barge Bibby Stockholm
The barge had space for about 500 men but had trouble from the start and had to be evacuated almost as soon as it opened.
UK and China selling new economic relationship as a win-win – but it’s complicated
The relationship has been beset by years of tension and suspicion. Both sides want to get it back on track.
Nigel Farage hits back at ‘rogue branch’ after 10 Reform councillors quit in protest over ‘autocratic’ leadership
It comes after Elon Musk said the Clacton MP “doesn’t have what it takes” to run the party.
Grim economic news raises stakes for embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves’s controversial China trip
Conservative governments kept Beijing at arm’s length after David Cameron’s “Golden Era”.
Rachel Reeves says budget ‘non-negotiable’ on China trip – as former PM says she’s been ‘rumbled’ by market turmoil
The Treasury said a stable relationship with China would support economic growth – but critics said the chancellor should have stayed at home to address the market turmoil.
