Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
Attorney General Richard Hermer says UK must weigh diplomacy before condemning allies' breaches of international law, defending Starmer's stance on US Venezuela attack. Exclusive interview.
Britain's top military chief warned PM Keir Starmer of a £28bn MoD funding gap. Downing Street defends record spending as defence plans face overhaul.
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned of a potential £28 billion defence funding shortfall. This comes as the UK pledges troops for Ukraine and boosts military commitments. Read the full report.
Labour faces internal dissent as the Fabian Society's call to attack the Green party's wealth tax proposal is criticised. Polls show 80% of Labour voters support the policy. Read the full debate.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
John O'Reilly, CEO of Mecca Bingo and casino operator Rank Group, announces retirement. CFO Richard Harris takes interim role amid tax changes and fraud impact. Read the full story.
Analysis: Nigel Farage's Reform UK may have peaked, with polls sliding from 33% to 26%. Can the charismatic leader build a governing party or is it a classic one-man show?
As 2026 approaches, Nigel Farage's Reform UK faces a critical test. Despite early poll leads, the party's one-man show struggles with depth and discipline. Will voters choose charisma over a governing programme?
An in-depth look at Reform UK's key pledges under Nigel Farage, including massive spending cuts, NHS reforms, and immigration changes, and their potential impact on Britain.
TUC President Steve Gillan warns of dangerous far-right extremism spreading in UK workplaces. He vows to fight the hate and urges the government to tackle root causes like housing and jobs.
TUC President Steve Gillan warns of dangerous far-right extremism spreading in UK schools, NHS and prisons. He vows to fight the hate and blames social media influencers and economic despair.
As racist rhetoric escalates in UK politics, a personal DNA test showing links to 15 countries challenges narrow views of belonging. Explore the impact on minorities and the rise of hard-right narratives.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Reform UK leader targets economic woes and 'fanatical' net zero in Greenwich speech, pledging to make Britain a crypto hub and restore national pride ahead of crucial 2026 elections.
Jeremy Clarkson details the tense 2014 Myanmar dinner with Top Gear co-stars that ended in gunfire. He also campaigns for UK farmers' rights amid tax changes. Read the full story.
A tumultuous year in UK politics saw Keir Starmer's unlikely bond with Donald Trump, a surging Reform UK, and a Budget bombshell. Explore the key events that defined 2025.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK sees its poll lead shrink amid scandals and scrutiny. Analysis suggests the party's surge may be deflating, drawing parallels with past political shooting stars. Read the full story.
Exclusive polling shows Labour's support collapsing, with the party now trailing Reform, Conservatives, and Greens. Discover the policies driving voters away and the battle for supremacy on the Right.
Exclusive Deltapoll puts Reform UK ahead at 30%, with Labour on 20% and Tories on 19%. PM Keir Starmer faces a stark warning from voters ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full analysis.
Experts argue that focusing on intent allows racism to flourish in British politics, as seen with Nigel Farage. Read why passivity is complicity.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for redundant churches to become local SEND schools, cutting costly taxi journeys and challenging private equity profits. Read his full plan.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about disabled children, but descended into incoherence. Full coverage of the press conference and party contradictions.
Reform UK's Richard Tice declines to condemn a mayoral candidate who told David Lammy to 'go home to the Caribbean'. The party faces scrutiny over its stance on racist remarks. Read the full story.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice refused to condemn a mayoral candidate who told David Lammy to 'go home' to the Caribbean. Labour demands action amid racism row.