Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as US adds to pressure over defence spending
Prime minister promises to fight any leadership challenge as he faces escalating row over military spending
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges
Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened
The prime minister defended the ‘hard-edged decisions’ he has made to cut funding from other departments to spend more on defence
Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
Ex-paratrooper described by colleagues as straight shooter has long seemed destined for role but may not get long
Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge
Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent body
Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territory
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections
Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget
Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowing
Digested week: Starmer is trying to carve out his legacy – but it’s not his to write
Plus, Brexit at 10, dinner as protest, 100 best novels and not watching the World Cup (yet)
‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
People tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politicians