Politics
Labour poll collapse projects hung parliament and huge Reform UK gains
A landmark YouGov mega-poll reveals a dramatic collapse in Labour support, projecting a hung parliament and massive gains for Reform UK as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting economic and political crises.
What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes, welfare and immigration
Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster through the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership bid.
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has warned he will intervene to set a regional budget if the devolved Executive fails to reach a funding agreement.
UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early
Campaigners warn that prematurely ending the energy profits levy could cost the UK Treasury up to £8.6 billion by 2030, intensifying fiscal policy debates.
Zack Polanski booed at hustings after telling Jews Zionism is racism
Green Party leader Zack Polanski was booed at a London hustings event after stating that Zionism equates to displacement and genocide, making it racism in practice.
Andy Burnham accused of inciting disorder after 781 migrants cross Channel
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing intense scrutiny after 781 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, triggering protests and reviews.
Scottish independence support surges to 65% if Nigel Farage becomes PM
A new poll reveals that support for Scottish independence would jump to 65% if Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were to enter Downing Street.
Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says
Drinking bans during football matches should be scrapped, Burnham says
Bill Oliver reads AI prompts aloud in New Brunswick legislature speech
New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Bill Oliver sparked international attention after accidentally reading unedited AI prompt instructions aloud during a legislative address.
Andy Burnham maintains Labour poll lead over Reform UK in new survey
Exclusive polling data reveals Andy Burnham has sustained Labour's lead over Nigel Farage's Reform UK following a series of summer policy interventions.
Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping
A major Ukonward report warns that Britain faces severe financial risk due to an overmighty statejacket, surging national debt, and collapsing NHS dentistry.
Scottish Central Bank needed on day one of independence, report urges
A new macroeconomic report argues that an independent Scotland must establish a tailored central bank from day one rather than relying on transitional arrangements tied to the Bank of England.
ThinkLabour report proposes 50,000-strong National Resilience Corps
A newly published policy proposal outlines plans for a voluntary civilian National Resilience Corps to support critical UK infrastructure during crises.
Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary warned that proposed regional visitor levies will create a double tax for tourists who already pay air passenger duty.
EU urges UK to drop Brexit red lines for Canada-style deal
The EU has challenged British leadership to abandon long-standing negotiating restrictions, pointing to a Canada-style associate membership model as a blueprint for future cooperation.
Centax urges £26bn tax raid on high earners ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a sweeping fiscal plan featuring billions in tax rises, following proposals from Centax for a £26bn tax raid on high earners.
BBC report failed to mention county lines gangs that profit from drugs
Public scrutiny intensifies over media framing of the drug trade as critics highlight the omission of cross-border syndicates and safeguarding failures.
Scotland drug deaths rise 11 percent to 1,133 amid nitazene surge
Official figures show Scotland's drug-related deaths increased by 11 percent to 1,133, fueled by a sharp rise in deadly synthetic nitazenes and cocaine.
Scotland drug deaths rise 11% amid record cocaine toll
Scotland recorded 1,133 drug use deaths in 2025, marking an 11% increase driven heavily by record cocaine fatalities and a surge in synthetic nitazenes.
Sharif Ahmadzai arrested over death of Scottish woman in Greece
Champion boxer Sharif Ahmadzai has been arrested in Greece following the discovery of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross dead inside a suitcase in Athens.