Labour had been dampening expectations by repeatedly telling Britons that the outgoing Conservatives, who imposed a radical ...

The change in tone from the chancellor at Labour's party conference could signal a government ready to use the country's ...

There is a contradiction at the heart of Labour’s economic policy, amply demonstrated by Rachel Reeves in her speech to the ...

The Employment Rights Bill is also expected to remove restrictions on trade unions, including the Conservative government's law aimed at ensuring a minimum level of service during strikes. Ministers ...

Regardless, few at Labour's annual conference in the northern English city of Liverpool are enjoying the kind of celebration ...

Delegates had assumed vote would be included today alongside other economic motions.   11:57   11:57 ...

The Chancellor insisted the Government does not want to make it harder for companies to hire temporary workers or students.

The Labour donor and green energy tycoon Dale Vince has said he cares more about the plight of children than pensioners, ...

Reports about free tickets and clothing for senior Government figures provoked questions at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband committed to create new jobs for North Sea oil and gas workers on Monday as part of the ...

The FTSE 100 index closed up 29.72 points, or 0.4%, at 8,259.71. The FTSE 250 ended up 13.28 points, or 0.1%, at 20,8451.82, but the AIM All-Share closed down 1.30 points, 0.2%, at 744.32.