The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions as France grapples with growing financial and diplomatic challenges.

The GMB union will call on Labour to give favourable treatment to firms who properly recognise unions when doling out government contracts

French President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff has announced the formation of a new government, hoping to put an end to two-and-a-half months of political uncertainty following an inconclusive snap election that delivered a hung parliament.

French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier approved Michel Barnier's appointment as the French PM after weeks of difficult negotiations. The announcement ended weeks of political uncertainty after snap elections declared by Macron yielded a hung parliament.

"Planning passports” will mean developments on brownfield land will be fast-tracked for approval as long as they meet high design and quality standards

New legislation proposed in the name of a two year-old Rochdale boy will be brought forward

The Ashton-under-Lyne MP and Deputy Prime Minister is due to make a speech at this week's Labour Party conference

The Deputy Prime Minister said the Government is taking 'bold action' to ensure all homes are 'decent, safe and warm' as proposed new legislation targets landlords

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

There are set to be new foreign, economy and interior ministers, with only the defence minister remaining unchanged among the key offices of state

Prime Minister Michel Barnier hopes to break political deadlock following snap elections that delivered a hung parliament.