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Andy Burnham backs Heathrow third runway expansion in major U-turn

Andy Burnham backs Heathrow third runway expansion in major U-turn

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has executed a significant political shift by backing plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 23:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

The UK government is preparing legislation to compel tech companies to install device-level software that prevents minors from viewing or sharing explicit images online.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 18:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
DWP confirms PIP mobility changes await comprehensive review

DWP confirms PIP mobility changes await comprehensive review

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that structural adjustments to Personal Independence Payment policies will remain frozen until a full review concludes next year.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 16:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK bans West Bank settlement goods and accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing

UK bans West Bank settlement goods and accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing

The UK has implemented a comprehensive ban on imports from West Bank settlements while accusing Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 14:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized planned UK trade restrictions on West Bank settlements, accusing the government of discrimination.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending

John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending

Chancellor John Healey vowed to make Britain's economy grow while warning of strict spending controls and refusing to rule out upcoming tax rises.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 03:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour Minister Compares Reform UK To Far-Right German Party

Labour Minister Compares Reform UK To Far-Right German Party

Treasury minister Emma Reynolds has drawn a direct comparison between Reform UK and Germany's far-right AfD during a radio interview.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 02:43 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK pledges £30m boost for SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland

UK pledges £30m boost for SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland

The UK government has announced a £30 million funding package for SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, anchoring a broader £7.8 billion space strategy to boost domestic orbital capabilities.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 01:37 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

The British government has condemned the intimidating behaviour of demonstrators who converged on southern ports following small-boat crossings. Police officers sustained injuries and RNLI rescue personnel faced verbal abuse during clashes.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ratko Mladic given hero funeral in Serbia as thousands mourn war criminal

Ratko Mladic given hero funeral in Serbia as thousands mourn war criminal

Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic received a controversial state-assisted funeral in Belgrade, drawing thousands of mourners and sparking intense international condemnation.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 23:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Portsmouth protesters face full force of law after police injured

Portsmouth protesters face full force of law after police injured

Demonstrators who cross the line from peaceful protests into criminality will face the full force of the law following weekend unrest in the south.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 22:09 ·Clara West 4 min read
King Charles clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain private citizens

King Charles clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain private citizens

King Charles III has issued a formal clarification via the Lord Chamberlain reaffirming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain private citizens.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 19:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
Holyrood committees reject Westminster call for Murrell case scrutiny

Holyrood committees reject Westminster call for Murrell case scrutiny

Three Holyrood parliamentary committees have officially declined a Westminster invitation to jointly investigate the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 18:10 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 15:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
Liz Truss Defends Mini-Budget After Chancellor John Healey Blames Economic Stagnation

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 11:46 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ghent University reinstates Nathan Cofnas following US state department pressure

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 10:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Westminster committee urges Attorney General consent for Troubles prosecutions

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 08:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Ashford roadworks cause severe delays and hit town centre trade

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 07:10 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in an effort to boost growth

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.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 00:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Hyderabad Arsenic Case: Why UK Court Cleared Mupparapu’s Extradition

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.

Politics ·6 Sep 2026, 21:33 ·Clara West 4 min read