University of Greater Manchester ends vice-chancellor's contract
Sir George Holmes, embattled vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester, has had his contract terminated by the governing body, ending uncertainty over leadership.
Category : Politics
Badenoch-Farage Feud Aids Burnham, Warns Analyst
Infighting between Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage only helps Andy Burnham, who benefits from the right's division, argues Aaron Newbury.
£3m support for businesses hit by Cairngorms wildfire
Scotland's Economy Secretary announces £3 million fund for businesses affected by the Cairngorms wildfire, administered by Highland Council.
Two Arrested in £200k Benefits Fraud Raids
A man and woman were arrested in Ealing and Harrow over a £200,000 benefits scam, with designer handbags seized. The DWP warns fraudsters as part of a crackdown.
Westminster Council Pub Ban: Last Orders on Tradition
Westminster Council's draft licensing policy to ban vertical drinking and bar ordering in Soho and West End draws criticism from Sadiq Khan, who vows to block it.
Tory luvvies: Lipman and Allsopp back Badenoch
Dame Maureen Lipman and Kirstie Allsopp voice support for Kemi Badenoch, signalling a possible shift in celebrity backing towards the Conservatives.
Lowe flounders over King Charles 'white British' question
Rupert Lowe refused to say if King Charles is a white Briton in a live BBC interview, drawing criticism after he dodged the question.
Brits clueless as Burnham holiday leaves Haigh in charge
Brits reveal they have no idea who's running the UK as Andy Burnham takes a holiday just two weeks into his premiership, leaving Louise Haigh in charge.
UEFA maintain FIFA boycott despite Infantino backing down
UEFA will still boycott FIFA tournaments as they lack confidence in Gianni Infantino, despite FIFA's backing of the president after crisis talks.
EU urged to bar illegal migrants from residence rights
Poland urges EU to automatically deny residence permits to illegal entrants, citing Ceuta crisis and its own Belarus border success.
Ukraine and Europe develop Patriot replacement missile
Ukraine's defence sector partners with European firms to develop a new missile to replace the US Patriot, aiming to counter Russia's ballistic threats amid ongoing attacks.
SNP Donations Still Sensitive Despite £500k Surplus
SNP's 2025 accounts show £500k surplus, but donor issues persist, including potential refund claims over ring-fenced referendum fund.
Grooming cases to be urgently identified ahead of early release
The Government is urgently identifying grooming gang perpetrators who may be eligible for early prison release, as the PM intervenes to ensure they are dealt with.
Grooming cases urgently identified ahead of early release
The PM has intervened to ensure grooming gang perpetrators are identified and excluded from early release, amid concerns over a loophole.
Badenoch calls Reform 'woke' in Farage row
Kemi Badenoch labelled Reform UK 'woke' amid a bitter clash with Nigel Farage, who accused her of 'weakness and bad judgment' over a former neo-Nazi activist.
North Korea fires missile before US-South Korea drills (06.08.2026)
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the sea on Thursday, resuming weapons tests days before US-South Korea military exercises, which Pyongyang views as invasion practice.
Clacton by-election breaks record for longest ballot paper
Clacton's by-election ballot paper, at 90cm, is the longest in UK history, with 34 candidates standing after Nigel Farage's resignation.
UK unveils new sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet
The UK announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting six banks, shadow fleet tankers, and firms importing rare metals for military use, as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband steps up pressure on Putin's war effort.
SNP writes off Murrell motorhome value, still owes £60k
The SNP has written off the value of a £100,000 motorhome bought with embezzled funds by Peter Murrell, but still owes him £60,000 from a 2021 loan.
Infantino Overshadows World Cup, WAFCON Successes
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial actions overshadow the World Cup and WAFCON, prompting calls for his removal.
Wirral minibus charity investigated over financial concerns
The Charity Commission has opened an inquiry into Wirral-based Merseycare Transport after identifying governance and financial management concerns at the minibus charity.
Stewart ready for peace talks with refs chief but won't be silenced
Michael Stewart is open to peace talks with Willie Collum but insists he won't be silenced by an ongoing SFA ban, which has seen him locked out of Hampden and media briefings.
SNP writes off Murrell motorhome but still owes him £60k
The SNP has written off the value of the motorhome bought by former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds, but still owes him £60,000 from a 2021 loan.
Two Labour figures in race to lead Manchester council
Garry Bridges and Thomas Robinson confirmed as candidates to replace Bev Craig as Manchester council leader, with a vote planned for September 1.
Politician admits 'my job is boring' text, denies sex worker claim
Australian opposition leader Mark Parton admitted sending a text saying 'my job is boring' during a meeting, but denied it was to a sex worker, after a complaint was dismissed.
Birkenhead Wotsit Street removal to begin this month
Work to remove Birkenhead's infamous 'Wotsit Street' will start this month, with the council leader calling the £300,000 scheme a 'waste of money'.
Burnham Urged to Raise State Pension Age to 70 by 2035
A think tank urges PM Andy Burnham to raise the UK state pension age to 70 by 2035, citing fiscal sustainability and life expectancy gains.
Home Office contradicts Badenoch on adviser's certification
The Home Office has contradicted Kemi Badenoch's claim that Tory adviser Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former antisemite, was certified to deliver counter-extremism training.
Lowe won't say if King Charles is 'white Briton'
Rupert Lowe refused to say if King Charles is a 'white Briton' during a heated BBC interview, clashing with Nick Robinson over ethnicity and immigration.
Rupert Lowe dodges King's 'white Briton' status question
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe declined to say if King Charles is a 'white Briton' after citing a forecast that white Britons will be a minority by 2063.
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