Angela Rayner: I will step down if I committed criminal offence

A row breaks out within government after the prime minister’s chief of staff is given a pay rise.

The PM argues that politicians face “tough” standards rule, amid concerns about MPs’ second jobs.

The PM offers Ukraine 120 armoured vehicles during a visit No 10 calls a “show of solidarity” .

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation.

Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for “fake passports”.