Labour postpones mayoral elections for two years
The Labour government delays four mayoral elections by two years, sparking accusations of running scared from voters. Junior minister faces tough Commons questioning.
The Labour government delays four mayoral elections by two years, sparking accusations of running scared from voters. Junior minister faces tough Commons questioning.
Downing Street rejects 'dictator' claims as it pushes four mayoral votes to 2028, citing devolution reorganisation. Critics accuse Labour of 'cancelling democracy'.
Labour faces backlash as elections for four new mayoralties are postponed until 2028. Critics accuse the government of 'cancelling democracy'. Read the full story.
Guardian US editor Betsy Reed outlines the outlet's values amid turbulent times and launches a plea for reader support on the crucial fundraising day, Giving Tuesday, to sustain its independent journalism.
President Donald Trump says he will release results of his October MRI scan, which the White House confirms showed 'exceptional' health. Read the latest update.
Donald Trump faced intense questioning about a mystery MRI scan, responding with fury towards female journalists. Read the full details of the Air Force One confrontation.
Over $225,000 donated to Bethany MaGee, burned on a CTA train. Suspect Lawrence Reed, arrested 72 times, faces terrorism charges. Read the full story.
Bethany MaGee, 26, suffered burns to 60% of her body after being set alight on Chicago metro. Her family appeals for support as she faces months of treatment.
Shocking footage shows violent brawl between passengers and security on Chicago's Red Line, sparking renewed safety concerns after recent Blue Line fire attack. Read the full investigation.
A Chicago judge faces backlash for releasing a career criminal with 72 arrests, who weeks later allegedly doused a woman in petrol and set her alight on a train. Read the full story.
Bethany MaGee suffers 60% burns after random attack by Lawrence Reed, who had 72 prior arrests. Family requests prayers as she faces months of treatment.
80s icon Pamela Reed surprises fans with a rare public appearance in LA. The Kindergarten Cop star, 76, looks remarkably youthful and reminisces about her iconic career. Discover her story now!
A federal judge has ordered a man with a 72-arrest criminal history to be held pending trial for a terrorist attack on a Chicago train. The victim remains in a critical condition. Read the full details.
An Illinois judge ignored prosecutor warnings and freed a man who later set a woman on fire during her Chicago commute. Learn how the justice system failed to prevent this horrific attack.
Families in suburban and shire counties face painful council tax increases as a new 'fairer' funding system redirects central resources to deprived urban areas. Discover the impact.
A 50-year-old man faces federal terrorism charges after allegedly setting a woman on fire on a Chicago transit system. Read the latest on this shocking case.
Cabinet minister Steve Reed defends Labour's asylum system overhaul, insisting every MP was elected on a border security pledge. Read the latest on the internal party divide.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces a 'default yes' for developments near transport hubs to boost UK housebuilding. Will this plan deliver 1.5 million homes?
Donald Trump claims his recent MRI was the 'best' a doctor has ever seen, but admits he doesn't know what was scanned. Read about the political fallout and health scrutiny.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed calls emergency meeting over Tower Hamlets governance as councillors seek election in Bangladesh. Read the latest developments.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife, a move criticised as 'cash to trash' by ecologists. Discover the implications for UK nature.
Police launch urgent search after vandalism attack targets Justice Secretary David Lammy's constituency office in Tottenham, with Labour demanding action against political intimidation.
Groundbreaking research reveals the cellular mechanism behind hair greying may actually help shield the body from cancer development, turning conventional wisdom on its head.
As Labour's Steve Reed voices scepticism, new research reveals the four-day week is delivering remarkable benefits for UK businesses and employees alike. Discover why companies are making the switch permanent.
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
A major diplomatic dispute has erupted between the UK and China over a Tower of London exhibition about Beijing's 'coercive control', with Chinese officials threatening consequences for bilateral relations.
Discover how to elevate your living space with our expert guide to the best electric and reed essential oil diffusers available in Britain today.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate Downing Street talks following explosive reports of Conservative MPs allegedly collaborating with extremist groups to target political opponents.