Politics
UK PM says Iran directed RAF Fairford terror plot
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told lawmakers that a security incident at RAF Fairford was almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told Parliament that Iran's IRGC was almost certainly behind a security plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base, triggering new UK sanctions.
UK Government rejects Holyrood abolition referendum petition
The UK Government rejected a petition signed by nearly 17,500 people demanding a referendum on dismantling devolution in Scotland.
UK AI minister warns cyber defence breach is likely, if not inevitable
Britain's AI minister has warned that a cyber defence breach is likely as autonomous software agents display increasingly unpredictable behavior.
Reform UK proposes five-year asylum freeze and mass deportations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has prepared a sweeping package of immigration proposals, including a five-year suspension of the UK asylum system and the deportation of refugees.
Binance and Nifty Gateway shut NFT trading platforms
Major changes are sweeping the digital collectibles market as leading platforms scale back their operations and close trading venues.
More than half think Scotland heading in wrong direction, poll finds
A new Ipsos poll reveals that half of Scots believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, posing a challenge for John Swinney.
John Swinney claims Scottish independence push has turned a corner
First Minister John Swinney claims the campaign for Scottish independence has turned a corner, pointing to parliamentary remarks and cross-nation alignments.
Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum during a recent podcast appearance.
Labour and Conservatives climb in polls as smaller parties lose momentum
British politics is edging back toward a traditional two-party contest as Labour and the Conservatives see rising poll numbers while smaller movements stall.
Burnham and Badenoch climb in polls as UK politics edges to two-horse race
UK politics shows signs of returning to a two-horse race as Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch enjoy polling boosts.
Thames Water leaves 130 leaks unfixed across Enfield
An investigation reveals 130 unfixed water leaks across Enfield by Thames Water, raising urgent questions about private utility infrastructure and debt.
Waltham Forest ranks 11th in London for construction fly-tipping rates
Waltham Forest recorded 28.35 construction fly-tipping incidents per 10,000 residents in 2024/25, placing it 11th across London boroughs for illegal dumping.
Police Scotland failed to make ANY new inquiries into potential SNP fraud
Police Scotland has declined to launch new inquiries into SNP finance controversies, leaving questions unanswered over hundreds of thousands in ring-fenced donations.
Labour MPs £300k freebies from Man City UAE; Burnham approved £55m loan UAE
Labour politicians have accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds in hospitality and gifts funded by the UAE and Manchester City, prompting scrutiny.
ADI Global Distribution shares slide despite high growth forecasts
ADI Global Distribution shares have slid to $16.80 amid heavy trading pressure, creating a sharp divide between strong growth forecasts and valuation concerns.
London protests LIVE: Arrests made as protesters clash with police on pro-Palestine march
Police made 20 arrests during a march through central London after protesters clashed with officers and climbed onto the Battle of Britain memorial.
Kemi Badenoch unites Conservative party conference as leader boosts Tory hopes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has united her party at its Birmingham conference, unveiling a sweeping policy blueprint featuring inheritance tax exemptions.
Andy Burnham cuts domestic electricity VAT to zero for households with driveways
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cut domestic electricity VAT to zero, lowering home charging costs for driveway owners and intensifying debates over transport equity.
Kemi Badenoch gains momentum as Tories mount a comeback against Labour
As Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch consolidates her position in Westminster, the governing Labour Party faces severe infighting and a leadership contest following Keir Starmer's resignation.