What do the SEND reforms mean for schools in England? Mainstream schools in England will receive direct funding to support Send children as part of a plan to make the system more inclusive Evening Standard · Feb 23
Starmer sets out reforms to address failing special needs education The Government has announced extra funding for special education needs and disabilities provision in mainstream schools. The Independent UK · Feb 23
Keir Starmer buys personalised cufflinks given to him by Donald Trump as gift for his son The Prime Minister purchased the gift, which would otherwise have been held by Downing Street The Independent UK · Feb 17
Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff Exclusive: Powell, who held post under Blair, is said to be considering leaving current role as national security adviser The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
Larry the cat marks 15 years as No 10’s chief mouser The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, often appears outside the Prime Minister’s door. Evening Standard · Feb 15
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at Downing Street ‘He represents stability, and that’s at a premium,’ says an expert as Larry the Cat marks 15 years of service at Downing Street The Independent UK · Feb 15
Purr-manent resident: Larry the cat marks 15 years at Downing Street as Britain’s political top cat In a political landscape often defined by upheaval and leadership churn, one resident of 10 Downing Street has remained a constant. Larry, the British government’s official Chief Mouser, marked 15 years in the role on Sunday, becoming one of the most enduring figures associated with the prime minister’s residence. The Times of India · Feb 15
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times The Independent UK · Feb 15
Starmer seeks new top mandarin in Downing Street shake-up Dame Antonia Romeo is widely tipped to replace Sir Chris Wormald as cabinet secretary – the UK’s most senior civil servant. Evening Standard · Feb 13
Sir Chris Wormald quits as Cabinet Secretary as Keir Starmer clears out No10 to rescue his premiership The top civil servant’s departure comes as the Government is rocked by the Lord Mandelson and Lord Doyle storms Evening Standard · Feb 12
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer and rotten peers: go back to the reforming spirit of the Labour manifesto Editorial: The prime minister would be in a stronger position now if he had moved harder and faster with plans to reform and ultimately abolish the Lords The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Tuesday briefing: Is Keir Starmer in office, but out of staff? In today’s newsletter: As the exit of Morgan McSweeney brings a new threat to Starmer’s premiership, we look at why a chief of staff is important to a prime minister, who he might appoint next, and whether he can turn things around The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Keir Starmer clings on as another aide quits and Scottish leader urges him to step down after ‘too many mistakes’ Cabinet rallies around embattled PM, who says he is not prepared ‘to walk away’ despite facing public calls to quit – after communications director Tim Allan steps down
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Cabinet rallies around embattled Starmer as Sarwar calls for him to quit Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Sir Keir Starmer should go to prevent the ‘distraction’ in Westminster hitting his party’s election chances.
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Keir Starmer latest LIVE: PM tells Labour MPs 'I won't walk away' as he fights to stay in No10 Anas Sarwar calling on Starmer to resign came as a fresh bresh blow to the embattled Prime Minister after a second key ally quit
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8 Morgan McSweeney: brains behind Labour’s comeback undone by poor judgment Starmer’s chief of staff, who has quit over Mandelson appointment, was accused of presiding over a toxic No 10
The Independent UK · Feb 8 Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s Downing Street chief of staff over Mandelson scandal The departure of the man responsible for putting Keir Starmer into Downing Street is a serious blow to the government and leaves the PM exposed
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Chinese Hackers Reportedly Gain 'Full Access' to UK Telecoms in Global Cyber-Espionage Campaign Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly breached UK telecoms, including Downing Street, giving potential access to millions of calls and messages.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Senior ministers wipe away tears as Holocaust survivor addresses Cabinet Mala Tribich, 95, received a standing ovation after her five-minute speech at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Starmer urges calm and unity in the face of Trump’s Greenland threats Sir Keir Starmer used a Downing Street press conference to respond to Donald Trump’s actions.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Greenland latest LIVE: Britain must 'pull together' in face of Trump's threats over Greenland, says Starmer Starmer delivers press conference as Trump threatens tariffs amid plan to acquire Greenland
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to impose tariffs on Nato allies The prime minister will face questions on the government’s approach to dealing with the increasingly volatile US administration in the wake of Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland The Prime Minister will set out the UK’s approach to working with allies.