Politics
Andy Burnham urges councils to house homeless veterans before Christmas
Downing Street announced that Andy Burnham will urge English councils to offer accommodation to veterans sleeping rough ahead of the holidays.
Reform UK expands platform and parliamentary presence under Nigel Farage
Reform UK is expanding its political platform and parliamentary footprint under Nigel Farage through structural restructuring and strategic realignments.
UK Government threatens devolution settlement over Wales drones college
A political row has erupted over constitutional boundaries as Westminster warns it could bypass the Welsh administration to establish a military training facility.
Rachel Reeves plotting Cabinet comeback, insiders believe
Insiders reveal former chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a political comeback and maintains ambitions to return to the Cabinet under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham faces Labour backbench rebellion over upcoming welfare reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is bracing for potential opposition as Labour backbenchers react to upcoming welfare reforms and benefit overhauls.
Andy Burnham faces union pressure to ditch Labour Brexit red lines
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces an immediate leadership test as trade unions push to dismantle strict post-Brexit red lines inherited from Sir Keir Starmer.
UK Cabinet splits over Brexit deepen – as Burnham prepares migration offer to EU
Labour divisions intensify as Andy Burnham drafts a sweeping migration package to the EU, triggering sharp opposition from senior Cabinet ministers.
John Swinney opposes UK ban on new North Sea oil drilling
John Swinney has told MPs that while he does not back the UK government's proposal to ban new North Sea oil and gas licences, he will not oppose the bill's other measures.
Nigerian Cyclist Bello Muhammad Sets Guinness Record for Tallest Bicycle Ridden Unsupported
Bello Muhammad rode a 9‑foot‑5‑inch bicycle in Kebbi State on 22 September 2026, becoming the first to set the Guinness World Record for the tallest bicycle ridden unsupported.
Oil prices plunge below $100 after Republicans suffer midterms defeat
Global oil prices slumped below $100 a barrel after a decisive midterm election defeat for Republicans, driven by voter discontent over the Middle East conflict.
Reform UK appoints former RAF officer Angus MacIntyre as defence spokesman
Reform UK has appointed former RAF Wing Commander Angus MacIntyre as its new shadow armed forces minister alongside unveiling new housing proposals for service personnel.
UK Parliament faces catastrophic fire risk due to renovation delays
A new report warns that the Palace of Westminster faces severe fire hazards and structural failure due to years of renovation delays.
UK and EU propose post-Brexit SPS agreement to scrap food checks
The UK and the European Union have drafted a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement designed to eliminate post-Brexit food export checks and border fees.
Louise Haigh faces Tory grilling over welfare bill at PMQs
Making her inaugural PMQs appearance, Louise Haigh was pressed by Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart over a record £183 billion welfare bill.
Parliament risks managed decline without best case scenario renovation
A cross-party committee of MPs warns that delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk severe structural failure and rising costs.
Houses of Parliament at risk of Notre Dame-style fire as renovation costs rise
A parliamentary report warns that the Palace of Westminster faces severe structural risks and potential catastrophic fires due to political delays.
Parliament risks catastrophic failure without urgent repairs, MPs warn
A cross-party parliamentary committee has warned that further delays to the Palace of Westminster's restoration risk a catastrophic fire and soaring financial costs.
Burnham: I have not proposed return to EU freedom of movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has insisted he has not proposed restoring EU freedom of movement following weekend broadcast rounds that sparked political speculation.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister following Labour party pressure
British politics is in upheaval after Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, setting off a rapid leadership contest to select his successor by September.
Nigel Farage slams immigration U-turn as Brexit betrayal
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has slammed government plans to relax migrant settlement rules and discuss EU free movement as a Brexit betrayal.