Sue Gray’s departure and reset shows PM is quick to adapt, but also suggests he may lack focus
Controversial aide to prime minister will take new job as envoy for UK nations and regions
Chastened by fractious Labour conference, PM bids to draw a line under mis-steps and ‘get a grip’ on No 10
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespread
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work
Von der Leyen and Starmer agree closer co-operation between London and Brussels
Prime minister will reimburse hospitality ahead of new ‘code’ over freebies
Also in this newsletter: don’t expect a new European Commission before December
UK prime minister travels to Brussels for talks on improving ties with bloc amid warnings not to expect an easy ride
The new cabinet secretary will have a key role implementing the policies of Keir Starmer’s government
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
UK prime minister will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday
Pressure grows after the UK’s PM and some senior colleagues come under fire over donations from a Labour peer
The Labour donor gave the clothes to Starmer in two tranches over the past year
Working in Number 10 can feel like being a guerrilla movement trying to cajole, deceive and plead a way through the Whitehall jungle
There are reasons to complain about the prime minister accepting gifts. The one thing it’s not is detached from normal people — most would do exactly the same
New Conservative leader must reshape image, while Keir Starmer’s party seen as increasingly ‘extreme,’ poll finds
UK prime minister says ‘diary challenges’ scuppered meeting with US vice-president Kamala Harris
Prime minister and senior allies’ acceptance of gifts carries political risk for Labour
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay
Business frustration at Labour’s lack of preparedness for government
Labour ministers find that their newly active government stands on atrophying limbs
Unless government can draw a line under the row, it will continue to suck up attention
UK premier and European Commission president to discuss ways to boost co-operation
Prime minister hints he backs changes to Treasury fiscal rules to boost investment
