Politics
Zack Polanski faces leadership crisis after byelection defeat and Zionism motion
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is facing a severe test of his tenure following a byelection defeat in Holborn and St Pancras and intense fallout over a conference motion defining Zionism as racism.
Bolton Council defers flag policy after row over Palestinian flag proposal
Bolton Council has deferred all decisions on civic flag flying after a heated meeting regarding a proposal to hoist the Palestinian flag. The debate triggered walkouts and criticism from community leaders.
Nigel Farage faces Clacton round 2 as standards probe may trigger by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage could face a second Clacton contest as a parliamentary watchdog prepares findings regarding an undeclared financial gift.
Chris Bryant appointed Northern Ireland Secretary in Burnham cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Sir Chris Bryant as Northern Ireland Secretary, replacing Hilary Benn amid ongoing debates over the Troubles legacy framework.
UK and Israel avert diplomatic crisis with scaled-down Jerusalem mission
The UK and Israel have struck a last-minute compromise over East Jerusalem, averting a full diplomatic rupture by reducing British consular staff to a skeleton crew.
Andy Burnham says EU manifesto referendum is possible
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled a major political shift by refusing to rule out a future public vote on reversing Brexit in a Labour manifesto.
Iran transitions to networked rule after Ali Khamenei's death
Iran has transitioned from centralized autocratic governance to a decentralized network of military factions and autonomous cells following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UK East Jerusalem consulate to stay open as re-branded mission
The historic British consulate in East Jerusalem has reopened under a rebranded identity as the UK Mission, averting a full-scale diplomatic rupture with Israel.
Kemi Badenoch considers stripping powers from Scottish Parliament
Senior figures in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet are drawing up plans to review the Scotland Act and potentially strip powers away from Holyrood.
Zack Polanski faces Labour as voting begins in Holborn by-election
Voters are casting ballots in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, where Green Party leader Zack Polanski is challenging Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali.
Holborn and St Pancras votes in by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer
Voters across north London head to the polls in a high-stakes parliamentary contest to choose a successor to former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.
UK petition to deport foreign criminals passes 15000 signatures
An online petition calling for the immediate deportation of foreign-born criminals and individuals on terror watchlists has surpassed 15,000 signatures.
Badenoch says Tories will battle for soul of nation in tax-cutting speech
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has used a keynote speech in Birmingham to advocate for tax cuts and a smaller state, drawing sharp criticism from Labour.
Reform UK becomes most popular party among gay and bisexual men
New polling data reveals Reform UK has emerged as the most popular political party among gay and bisexual men in Britain, pulling ahead of both Labour and the Greens.
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over Nigel Farage terror plot
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe now faces a new charge of preparing terrorist acts relating to an alleged plot targeting Nigel Farage.
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile near Riyadh as Yemen fighting surges
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile near Riyadh amid a major escalation involving Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting Aden International Airport.
Oil rises above $100 a barrel amid Houthi attacks and US storm fears
Oil prices pushed back above the $100 a barrel threshold as energy markets confronted supply disruptions, Middle East escalations, and US storm threats.
Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and Mecca attempt
Yemen's foreign ministry has strongly condemned Iran-backed Houthi strikes targeting Saudi airports and the holy sites of Mecca and Medina amid rising regional tensions.
Three Iranians on trial in UK for spying on dissident journalists
Three Iranian men went on trial at Woolwich Crown Court facing accusations that they spied on British-based dissident journalists for Tehran.
Andy Burnham urged to include compulsory voting in electoral reform plans
Campaigners and senior political figures are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to embed compulsory voting within his administration's electoral reforms.