Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’ Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Who is Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney? The debate around how long Morgan McSweeney might have left as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff has been is bubbling away and doesn’t look… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025
Reed said to have brought ‘change of tone’ to housing ministry after reshuffle The new Housing Secretary is said to have issued a ‘call to arms’ during a meeting with developers. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Downing Street says Starmer still has ‘confidence in his top team’ after Rayner and Mandelson departures – as it happened Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander said of Rayner’s departure that MPs ‘feel quite acutely that sense of loss’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
Government ‘absolutely committed’ to homes pledge, new Housing Secretary says Steve Reed took over Angela Rayner’s brief in Sir Keir Starmer’s reshuffle. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Approving controversial Chinese mega-embassy in London 'unlawful,' ministers told amid espionage fears One of Britain’s top planning lawyers has argued against the Government granting permission for the £100 million project Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025
Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025
UK politics live: Thornberry and Haigh make Labour deputy leader pitches as race heats up Labour’s national executive meeting to draw up plans for contest today The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Who could replace Angela Rayner as deputy Labour leader? Rayner has quit not only as deputy prime minister but also deputy leader of her party. We examine the potential candidates for that role The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025
Crisis engulfs Labour as Angela Rayner is forced to step down as deputy PM Starmer brings forward cabinet reshuffle to restore order but fallout likely to further damage party’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Cabinet reshuffle: All the new appointments in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team The Prime Minister has carried out a root and branch reshuffle of the Cabinet. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row? Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her? The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Reeves says Thames Water should find ‘market-based solution’ Chancellor aims to reassure creditors but says ministers are planning for all options including special administration The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 South London incinerator under fire after exceeding air pollution limits nearly 1,000 times in 16-month period The Beddington Energy Recovery Facility generates energy from residual waste that cannot be composted or recycled
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 Ed Davey calls for review of terrorism legislation after Palestine Action arrests – as it happened The Lib Dem leader is seeking a review of the legislation to prevent the ‘en masse’ arrests
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025 Lower Thames Crossing first scheme with new environmental approach – minister Other projects could also be made ‘faster’ by a drive to scrap and streamline environmental rules, Steve Reed said.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 Hong Kong’s CKI a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say The infrastructure company is among those lining up to acquire the struggling utility if it collapses
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 Chinese firm could take over failing Thames Water marred by £16 billion worth of debts and sewage scandal Ministers are preparing to take Britain’s biggest water supplier into temporary public ownership
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Thames Water: advisers appointed to plan for company’s potential collapse FTI Consulting seen as frontrunner to advise on placing the utility into a special administration regime
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025 Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream Environment secretary urged to stop drought order that could damage the ecology of River Test in Hampshire
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Ofwat chief David Black to step down with regulator set to be abolished Mr Black, who took over as Ofwat's boss in 2021, decided the time is right for him to pursue new opportunities
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 The Guardian view on water boss’s undisclosed bonus: Labour won’t fix a system it won’t confront Despite tough talk on sewage and pay, ministers refuse to challenge the water industry’s broken model – leaving private capital in charge of a troubled public service
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025 Charity in legal action against minister for failing to act over Thames Water River Action says failure to publish and put into practice policy on nationalisation of failing water firms is unlawful
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025 England’s farmers to get new payments for cleaning up waterways Environment secretary says Defra will be launching changes to post-Brexit scheme for sustainable farming