Kemi Badenoch

Local elections pose a steep test for the Conservative leadership of Kemi Badenoch, despite wide disapproval of the Labour government.

The Tory leader repeatedly asked the prime minister if he would apologize for his changing stance on gender policy.

Government advisers north and south of the border worry workers are being failed by shifting policies and poor communication.

Dramatic intervention follows tense standoff with Chinese firm Jingye, British Steel’s owner.

U.K. prime minister promises to “turbocharge” plans to improve the U.K.’s competitiveness this week.

Economics rules the roost ahead of Donald Trump’s tariffs — but Tory leader fails to land a blow about the government’s tricky position.

Downing Street is worried about rising energy bills. Every option for bringing them under control could bring political pain.

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. As Kemi Badenoch launches her local election campaign, is …

The Tory leader landed blows against the government’s upcoming increase to national insurance contributions — leaving the PM struggling to respond with clarity.

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics. It’s a big day for more than one reason. …

The government’s rivals are circling after tax hikes burned the bridges that Rachel Reeves had painstakingly built before the election.

Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch laid into the government’s economic plans — but the prime minister came armed with comebacks.

The PRA and FCA will no longer bring forward proposals to require City of London firms to set diversity targets.

The Trump administration said it wants to pressure Kyiv to get to the bargaining table.

There was widespread agreement between the two leaders on supporting Ukraine — but the Tory leader challenged the PM on what he’ll actually do to bridge Europe and Washington.

The Tory leader probed prime minister on increased military funding — but failed to land a decisive blow.

The 2050 goal “leaves us economically worse off,” Conservative energy chief Andrew Bowie said.

Britain’s trade chief travels to Delhi Monday to resurrect the long-drawn-out talks. POLITICO’s trade reporters set out the challenges ahead.

The X owner’s mission to cut wasteful government spending is being mimicked across the pond.

Philippe Sands’ comments, accusing the Conservatives of playing into an antisemitic trope, were dismissed as an “absurd smear” by the Tories.

The PM batted off Kemi Badenoch’s charges on Britain’s asylum system — though wasn’t exactly doling out the details.

The British prime minister is a methodical lawyer shaped by international rules. His critics argue that’s dulling his political instincts.

Pierre Poilievre — frontrunner to be the next Canadian PM — is also on board with push to reboot stalled talks amid Trump’s trade war.

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy look at the day ahead in British politics. Sam and Anne discuss Sir Keir Starmer’s plans …