A former defence minister has blasted the government after it emerged British arms sales hit have hit their lowest level since 2011.

A senior Labour MP has launched a withering attack on Barry Gardiner for claiming the UK must quit the single market and customs union after Brexit.

Preparations have begun for a “substantial relocation” of financial services from London after Brexit, the International Monetary Fund has said. 

Labour has blasted the Government after it emerged that more than 600,000 children are being taught by an ever-increasing army of unqualified teachers.

Donald Trump has said his administration is working on a “very big and exciting” post-Brexit trade deal with the UK. 

David Davis has told EU citizens living in the UK that they can rely on the “trustworthy” British courts to uphold their rights.

A shadow minister told students before the election that they would have their debts "wiped off" by a Labour government, it has been revealed.

Jeremy Corbyn again laid bare the deep Labour divisions on Brexit today as he slapped down a call by Barry Gardiner to reject a customs union agreement with the EU.

Keir Starmer has turned down an offer to take up a second job at a leading London law firm. 

Boris Johnson has claimed voters do not want to see any more “political kerfuffle” as he dismissed speculation about a possible leadership bid.

Jeremy Corbyn is under more pressure to rethink his opposition to remaining in the single market after leading unions urged him to keep his options open over Brexit.

The Conservatives have accused Keir Starmer of hypocrisy after it emerged he was in talks about taking up a second job at a top law firm. 

There is “undeniable concern” that leaving the European Union will damage the UK’s animal welfare standards, a Lords committee has said.  

The average cost of holiday childcare has risen four times faster than wages, new figures from Labour have revealed.

The Government wants to ban new-build houses in England being sold as leaseholds, Sajid Javid has announced. 

Liam Fox today refused to say whether he would eat a chlorine-soaked chicken as he blasted the press for its “obsession” over the issue.

Liam Fox has admitted it would be "optimistic" to expect a UK-EU trade deal to be complete by March 2019.

New technologies which allow consumers to manage their energy use could save the country up to £40bn by 2050, according to the Government and regulator Ofgem.

Theresa May has added her voice to the chorus of condemnation of the “abuse and intimidation” of staff working at Great Ormond Street Hospital over the Charlie Gard case. 

The Government could allow chlorine-washed chicken to be sold in the UK as part of a trade deal with the US. 

Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on the single market has opened up a fresh rift in Labour with the Welsh First Minister insisting there is “no need” to leave the trading area as part of Brexit.

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.