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Home secretary says an attempted putsch after a local election drubbing would be a ‘catastrophic idea’
The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for failure
Keir Starmer has so far avoided matching the Tories’ increased military spending commitment
Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when would be the best time to hold a poll
Prime minister says military budget will rise to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade
Some Tory insiders favour going to the country early, fearing party disunity could worsen after May polls
House of Lords abandons efforts to amend legislation to underpin prime minister’s contentious removals plan
Pledge of extra £500mn comes as PM flies to Warsaw and Berlin and announces largest supply of munitions to Kyiv
As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will not find the ‘good life they are looking for’
Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
Tory MPs believe PM could face no-confidence vote if party loses crucial mayoralties and hundreds of council seats
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time off
Also this week, evidence grows that new border controls are hitting meat imports
Akhil Tripathi’s Belgravia home included in injunction as he battles High Court civil fraud case
Given that nearly one in 10 people in England and Wales admit to using illegal drugs, his legislation would probably face practical difficulties
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election drive
New amendments by peers dash government hopes of asylum legislation becoming law this week
More Tory MPs voted against prohibition of smoking in enclosed public places in 2006
Almost 60 Conservatives oppose bill to stop anyone born after 2009 from ever being sold cigarettes legally
UK warns any escalation is in no one’s interest and would deepen insecurity in region
PM given little credit for his actual progress on irregular Channel crossings because of misguided pledge to stop all boats
Motorists and cyclists are increasingly outraged by state of the country’s roads
Plus, KKR’s Nuttall and Bae see dealmaking rebound and accountant retirees take on a private equity deal
Rishi Sunak hoped to go to the polls in the autumn with cheaper mortgages and lower taxes
Links between UK prime minister and the private equity group have fuelled speculation about his post-election future
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