Clara West
UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice
The UK government has abruptly halted a sweeping overhaul of local government across England following new legal advice, throwing reform timelines into uncertainty.
Liz Truss Defends Mini-Budget After Chancellor John Healey Blames Economic Stagnation
Liz Truss has hit back at Chancellor John Healey after he blamed the legacy of her administration for persistent economic stagnation and high borrowing costs.
Ghent University reinstates Nathan Cofnas following US state department pressure
Ghent University has reinstated Nathan Cofnas after US diplomatic intervention, sparking fierce debate over academic freedom and foreign interference.
Westminster committee urges Attorney General consent for Troubles prosecutions
A parliamentary watchdog has recommended that future prosecutions relating to the Troubles require the formal consent of the Attorney General, as the government navigates legacy reforms.
Ashford roadworks cause severe delays and hit town centre trade
Essential gas network upgrades and rolling road closures in Ashford have triggered severe traffic delays, leading to falling customer numbers and heavy losses for local traders.
John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in an effort to boost growth
Chancellor John Healey has announced a £150 million fund directed at fast-growing northern enterprises as part of a new regional economic strategy ahead of the upcoming budget.
Hyderabad Arsenic Case: Why UK Court Cleared Mupparapu’s Extradition
A UK court has ruled that British-based pharmacist Ajith Kumar Mupparapu can be extradited to India to face trial over alleged murder and conspiracy plots targeting his estranged wife's family.
US envoys hold first peace talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following meetings with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
I was assaulted at Reform’s conference – the party celebrates attacks on women
Female climate activists faced physical violence during Nigel Farage's conference speech, while senior Reform figures responded with jokes or mixed remarks.
Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition with King Charles
Jamaica is set to file a groundbreaking reparations petition with King Charles, asking him to refer transatlantic slavery questions to the Privy Council.
Anas Sarwar takes UK trade minister role and life peerage in House of Lords
Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader and Holyrood MSP to accept a life peerage and trade minister role under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Jamaica to formally seek slavery reparations from Britain
Jamaica's ministerial delegation will formally present a petition on slavery reparations to King Charles during a visit to London.
Nigel Farage defends Reform after foreign donation scandal
Reform UK faces political turmoil and police referrals after an undercover investigation alleged senior figures discussed disguising illegal foreign donations.
Robert Jenrick vows to lift personal allowance to £15,000 in 100 days
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has pledged to increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within 100 days of taking power, promising to resign if he fails to deliver.
Nigel Farage breaks silence as Reform rocked by undercover filming scandal
Nigel Farage addressed an undercover-filming controversy at Reform UK's conference after two senior aides stepped down pending an internal investigation.
Just Stop Oil blocks Parliament Square during Burnham’s first PMQs
Just Stop Oil activists blocked the Westminster forecourt during Burnham’s first PMQs.
Kemi Badenoch presses Andy Burnham on surging borrowing costs fiery PMQs
In her debut at Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch demanded a concrete fiscal plan from Andy Burnham, citing rising borrowing costs and market uncertainty.
Minister Anna Turley condemns Diane Abbott on Russia threat as NATO fiction
Home Office minister Anna Turley rebuked Labour MP Diane Abbott after the MP called the Russian threat a NATO fiction, reaffirming the UK’s support for Ukraine.
Heilbrun says Clancy’s hallucination unusual, proposes altruistic filicide
Heilbrun told jurors that Clancy’s reported voice was very unusual and offered an alternative explanation of altruistic filicide, challenging the defense’s claim of postpartum psychosis.
No 10 urges social media firms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving
Following fatal wrong-way collisions that killed two police officers and ten others, Downing Street has urged social media platforms to purge content glorifying dangerous driving.