Starmer's King's Speech plan to reset after local elections
PM Keir Starmer plans a King's Speech on May 12/13 to reset agenda after feared local election losses. Insiders fear Reform gains and leadership challenges. Read the full analysis.
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King's Speech set for May after local election results
Sir Keir Starmer has scheduled the King's Speech for mid-May, days after pivotal local elections. With Labour trailing in polls, the move is seen as an attempt to refocus the government's agenda. Read the full analysis.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
UK man gets 13 years in Russian prison for fighting in Ukraine
Hayden Davies, a British citizen, has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security Russian prison camp after being convicted as a mercenary for Ukraine. Read the full details of the case and the UK government's response.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Sydney Attack: Rabbi and Girl's Final Hanukkah Moments
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Xi Jinping Shows 'Strong Support' for Jimmy Lai Conviction
Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. The move, criticised by the West, comes before PM Keir Starmer's visit. Read the full story.
Reed launches inquiry into foreign interference in politics
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces an independent review into foreign political interference, focusing on Reform UK's Russia links. The probe, led by Philip Rycroft, will report by March.
UK probes foreign election interference after bribery scandal
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former Reform UK leader was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes. Can new rules protect democracy?
UK Inquiry into Foreign Political Interference Launched
The UK government has announced an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics, following the jailing of ex-Reform UK politician Nathan Gill for taking pro-Kremlin bribes. Discover the details.
Reform politician jailed for Russian bribes sparks probe
Keir Starmer orders investigation into foreign political interference after ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill gets 10.5 years for taking Russian bribes. Follow the latest.
National Security Act risks overreach, warns legal review
The UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could lead to wrongful investigations of journalists, think tanks and protesters, an independent review warns. Read the full report.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
MI5: Chinese Spies Target UK Parliament
MI5 issues unprecedented warning as Chinese intelligence operatives target MPs and staff. Discover the scale of the infiltration and the government's response to this democratic threat.
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