Economic growth in the UK is set to be weaker than forecast this year, the International Monetary Fund has predicted. 

Government plans to bring forward an increase in the state pension age will cost 7.6 million people almost £10,000 on average. 

Greg Clark will today launch the first phase of a £246m investment into battery technology, as part of the Government’s industrial strategy.

Liam Fox is in Washington today for talks designed to lay the groundwork of a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

A fresh split has opened up in Labour’s stance on Brexit after the Shadow International Trade Secretary said it would be a “disaster” to seek a customs union agreement with the EU. 

The Equalities Secretary has said churches should reflect “modern attitudes” as they consider whether to change their stance on same-sex marriage. 

Ken Clarke has hit back at Theresa May's critics within the Conservative party and told them they are “doomed” to be led by her for at least two more years.

Labour did not know before the election how much it would cost to cancel historic student debt, Jeremy Corbyn has revealed. 

Vince Cable has revealed he is co-ordinating with members of the Shadow Cabinet and Conservative backbenchers about pushing back against the Labour and Government positions on Brexit. 

Jeremy Corbyn has shut down the prospect of Labour pushing for Britain to remain part of the single market after Brexit. 

Liam Fox has opened the door to a post-Brexit transition phase lasting more than two years, saying the length of time is “not a huge deal”.

The last Ukip-majority council in the UK has gone to no overall control, after a defection to the Conservatives. 

The Government is to bring forward proposals to make it easier for individuals to legally change their gender. 

David Davis is the Conservative grassroots’ preferred option to be the next Conservative leader but most want Theresa May to remain in place, a poll of party members has suggested. 

Tony Blair once defused a plan to deselect Jeremy Corbyn over his persistent rebellions against the Labour leadership, it has emerged. 

Liam Fox has written to the BBC to complain formally about its coverage of the UK leaving the European Union. 

A recording has emerged of a Ukip welsh assembly member using a racial slur about black MP, Chuka Umunna. 

The head of prisons and probation in England and Wales received a £20,000 bonus on top of his £150,000 salary, it has emerged. 

First class carriages on packed trains will be scrapped to create more space for commuters, the Transport Secretary has said. 

A drone registration scheme, requiring owners to pass a safety test, is set to be launched in the UK. 

Plans are being considered for a second deputy leader of the Labour Party who would serve alongside the incumbent, Tom Watson, the Times reports. 

The number of homeless children in England has risen by over a third since 2014, according to official figures. 

Retailer Boots has issued an apology after receiving widespread criticism over its refusal to lower morning-after pill charges. 

A prominent MP has accused Boots of treating women like children as campaigners piled pressure on the high street retailer to cut the cost of its morning-after pill.

Scottish Labour prevented Jeremy Corbyn from delivering an even better result at the general election, according to a group of left-wing party members.

Jeremy Corbyn has been handed another boost after Labour gained seats from the Conservatives and Lib Dems in elections last night.

Michael Gove has confirmed the Government will press ahead with plans to ban environmentally damaging plastic microbeads by the end of the year.

Government borrowing rose by £2 billion last month in a major blow for Philip Hammond.

Jeremy Corbyn is to campaign in a host of SNP-held seats in a bid to win back traditional Labour supporters north of the border.

Theresa May's aim of cutting net migration to less than 100,000 could cause "considerable damage" to the UK economy, according to a damning House of Lords report.

Farmers will only get taxpayer subsidies after Brexit if they do more to protect the environment, Michael Gove will say today.

Cabinet ministers have conceded that the free movement of EU citizens into the UK will continue for up to four years after Britain quits the EU, according to a report.

Diane Abbott has accused ITV News of "gotcha journalism" after she was filmed once again struggling to explain how Labour would pay for 10,000 new police officers.

Theresa May is to escape the pressures of Westminster with a three-week summer holiday, Downing Street has revealed.

Diane Abbott has once again come unstuck on the details of how Labour would fund thousands of new police officers.

Sir Vince Cable has called for an "exit from Brexit" as he was confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.