Politics
Andy Burnham unveils new UK centre to combat Russian disinformation at UN
Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his UN General Assembly address to launch a National Centre for Information Defence, targeting AI-enabled disinformation.
Nurses fainting in inhumane conditions due to extreme heat, union warns
Nurses are collapsing on hospital wards as an amber extreme heat warning pushes unconditioned healthcare facilities to breaking point, sparking union demands for urgent infrastructure upgrades.
UK to provide defensive air-refuelling support to Saudi Arabia
Britain has agreed to supply defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia by deploying an RAF Voyager tanker from Cyprus to support operations against Houthi rebels and safeguard critical energy routes.
Andy Burnham and Donald Trump hold first meeting at UN
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump held their first face-to-face meeting at the UN, clashing over AI and the Chagos Islands deal.
Burnham warns EU industrial rules would damage UK economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cautioned that impending European Union industrial policies threaten British supply chains and automotive manufacturing.
Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Assent to overhaul local crime powers
The formal enactment of sweeping legal reforms brings over seventy distinct measures into force to combat street-level criminality across England and Wales.
UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwanda genocide against Vincent Brown
The UK Crown Prosecution Service has charged Vincent Brown with seven offenses related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a historic first for British courts.
Women who have abortions will now have right to bereavement leave
Great Britain will grant up to two weeks of unpaid bereavement leave for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss, effective April 2027.
Andy Burnham set to meet Trump for the first time in New York
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, balancing past criticism with vital diplomatic interests.
Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas
Helen Jenner has been unveiled as Reform UK's new leader in Wales after her predecessor resigned following his arrest on suspicion of assault.
Andy Burnham to meet Donald Trump at UN General Assembly
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in New York, tackling AI policy, Ukraine, and defense cooperation.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock debuts pregnant baby bump at London Fashion Week
Leigh-Anne Pinnock made a striking London Fashion Week runway debut while visibly pregnant, featuring a special design celebrating motherhood and breastfeeding.
UK to supply Saudi Arabia with defensive refuelling via RAF Voyager
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the UK will deploy an RAF Voyager from RAF Akrotiri to provide time-limited defensive refuelling for Saudi Arabia.
Welsh Lib Dems criticised over refusal to rule out backing Reform First Minister
The Welsh Liberal Democrats face fierce criticism after leader Jane Dodds refused to rule out supporting a Reform UK First Minister during a manifesto launch.
Lee Anderson backs burkha ban with 3-word statement
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has endorsed a proposed ban on the burkha following new integration measures introduced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Helen Jenner takes over as Reform leader in Wales following the resignation of Dan Thomas amid a police investigation and party defections.
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's new Welsh leader
Reform UK has appointed Helen Jenner as its new Welsh leader following the abrupt resignation and arrest of her predecessor, Dan Thomas.
Nigel Farage capitalises on Angela Rayner resignation and Labour reshuffle
The resignation of the housing secretary over unpaid property tax has forced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, handing a strategic opportunity to Nigel Farage.
Kemi Badenoch pledges tax-free shopping return to rescue high streets
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors to help British high streets. The move comes as retailers face job losses and pressure over commercial property taxes.
Billionaire donations to UK politics rise sharply over recent years
Research reveals that political donations exceeding £1 million have surged dramatically in recent years, prompting growing calls for funding caps in Westminster.