The first steps to creating a National Care Service for England have been outlined by the government – but concrete proposals are at least three years away.

Long-term social care reform unlikely before 2028, government says

Wes Streeting was in Carlisle to announce new plans for long-term social care reform.

Secretary of State for Health speaks about NHS challenges in Cumbria

Lord Mandelson, known as the "Prince of Darkness", has been named the UK's next ambassador to the US just as Donald Trump is to become president.

Trump adviser calls Mandelson a 'moron' as he's named UK's next US ambassador

Sue Gray quit her role as Keir Starmer's chief of staff in October amid a series of internal rows. 

Partygate investigator Sue Gray made a life peer by Keir Starmer

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have been involved in a deal with Russia for a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, allegedly involving large sums of cash.

Keir Starmer backs minister Tulip Siddiq amid Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

The former Labour leader welcomed the fall of Assad, and said he voted against strikes in 2013 because there was not a "clear plan" for British involvement.

Miliband 'does not regret' vote against airstrikes on Assad's Syria in 2013

Starmer is set to unveil Labour's 'plan for change' to reassure the public the party is delivering on its goals.

Keir Starmer to promise police officer for every neighbourhood in the country

Downing Street said Louise Haigh could decide whether to accept the payout after quitting as transport secretary. 

Haigh entitled to £17,000 severance payout after five months in post

ITV News' Robert Peston takes a deep dive into consultancy Global Counsel, amid rumours its founder Lord Mandelson may be the new British ambassador to the US.

Lord Mandelson: What are the business interests of the potential US ambassador?

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down what history can teach us about what Starmer has dubbed the "next phase" of government.

Will Keir Starmer’s 'Plan for Change' be ambitious enough?

Swindon South MP Heidi Alexander has been appointed Transport Secretary, replacing Louise Haigh. 

Swindon South MP Heidi Alexander appointed Transport Secretary 

Starmer is set to outline his government's targets in the coming days, he will argue it is part of a bold vision while critics will say it is reset.

Bold vision or flubbed reset? Starmer set to reveal targets for this parliament

Sam Rushworth was elected for the first time in July, representing the Bishop Auckland constituency.

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