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UK PM says Iran directed RAF Fairford terror plot

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 17:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 16:41 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK Government rejects Holyrood abolition referendum petition

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 15:12 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK AI minister warns cyber defence breach is likely, if not inevitable

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 14:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK proposes five-year asylum freeze and mass deportations

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 11:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
Binance and Nifty Gateway shut NFT trading platforms

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 08:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
More than half think Scotland heading in wrong direction, poll finds

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 06:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney claims Scottish independence push has turned a corner

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.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 05:33 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 17:45 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour and Conservatives climb in polls as smaller parties lose momentum

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 17:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
Burnham and Badenoch climb in polls as UK politics edges to two-horse race

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 10:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
Thames Water leaves 130 leaks unfixed across Enfield

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 09:17 ·Clara West 4 min read
Waltham Forest ranks 11th in London for construction fly-tipping rates

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 03:47 ·Clara West 3 min read
Police Scotland failed to make ANY new inquiries into potential SNP fraud

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 02:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Labour MPs £300k freebies from Man City UAE; Burnham approved £55m loan UAE

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.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 00:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
ADI Global Distribution shares slide despite high growth forecasts

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.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 23:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
London protests LIVE: Arrests made as protesters clash with police on pro-Palestine march

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.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 20:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Kemi Badenoch unites Conservative party conference as leader boosts Tory hopes

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.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 19:06 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham cuts domestic electricity VAT to zero for households with driveways

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.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 16:39 ·Clara West 4 min read
Kemi Badenoch gains momentum as Tories mount a comeback against Labour

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.

Politics ·10 Oct 2026, 09:46 ·Clara West 4 min read