<h1>Prime minister reshuffles cabinet, names women to top three roles, sparks deputy resignation and leadership contest</h1> The prime minister conducted a major cabinet reshuffle placing women in the three most senior government roles for the first time and reassigning multiple departments. The deputy prime minister and housing secretary resigned after a ministerial code breach involving underpaid property tax, prompting a deputy leadership contest. The new home secretary, a former justice chief, signals a tougher stance on illegal migration; the new foreign secretary suggests a recalibration of foreign policy. The business and trade brief is handed to a successor who will advance the India-UK FTA implementation, while other portfolios including housing, work and pensions, environment and Commons leadership were also reshuffled.