Four Migrants Dead in Channel Crossing Attempts
Four migrants have died trying to reach the UK, including three found unresponsive on a boat off Dunkirk and a fourth in a separate drowning incident.
Category : Politics
Tameside Council Predicts £15m Shortfall
Tameside council is predicting a £15m budget shortfall by 2026/27 unless urgent action is taken, with overspends in adult and children's services.
Jenrick slams Polanski as 'nasty piece of work' over guillotine post
Robert Jenrick demands Zack Polanski apologise to Nigel Farage after sharing an image of a guillotine. The Green leader refused to apologise and was cleared by police.
Jenrick confident Reform followed electoral law amid donation claims
Robert Jenrick says he is entirely confident Reform UK followed electoral rules after reports that a donor transferred money to his mother before she donated to the party.
Trump Pressures Burnham, Then Makes Racist Rant
Donald Trump pressured Andy Burnham to open the North Sea for drilling, then launched into a racist diatribe about UK immigration, using 'invasion' rhetoric linked to far-right conspiracy theories.
Poll: Can Burnham Handle Trump Better Than Starmer
Andy Burnham faces test of managing UK-US relations with Donald Trump. A poll asks if he can handle the US President better than Sir Keir Starmer did.
Three migrants die in Channel crossing attempt off Dunkirk
Three migrants died after being found unresponsive on a boat off Dunkirk, French coastguard says, following a busy day for Channel crossings.
Jenrick says Reform UK followed electoral law on donations
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick says he is entirely confident the party followed electoral law after reports George Cottrell transferred over $2 million to his mother before her donations to the party.
Hackney Mayor Zoe Garbett Faces Backlash Over Oct 7 Letter
Hackney Mayor Zoe Garbett sent a controversial letter to Haifa's mayor with a deadline of October 7 to respond to ending a twinning agreement, sparking outrage and calls for resignation.
Ed Miliband's Awkward Spain Trip Sparks Uncle Jokes
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was photographed looking awkward while meeting young British ex-pats in Madrid during his first foreign trip to discuss wildfires and climate change.
Defence Spending Boosts BAE and Rolls-Royce Outlooks
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce upgraded their full-year guidance after strong first-half results, with Rolls-Royce forecasting 2026 profits up to £4.9bn and BAE predicting 10-12% earnings growth.
George Cottrell sent $2m to mother before Reform donations
A convicted fraudster transferred over $2m to his mother before she donated to Reform UK in 2024, as police probe whether donors bypassed political funding restrictions.
Polanski's fall warns Burnham of political rise and fall
Green Party leader Zack Polanski's controversial actions and plummeting popularity serve as a cautionary tale for new Labour leader Andy Burnham as both face challenges.
Poland PM Updates on Russian Missile Entering NATO Airspace
NATO scrambled fighter jets after reports of a Russian missile entering Polish airspace. PM Donald Tusk issued a major update.
Starmer Hosts Key Allies to Discuss Urgent Air Defence Needs for Ukraine
Starmer meets Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz in London to discuss scaling up Ukraine's air defences after Russian hypersonic attacks. Call for ceasefire and increased support ahead of G7 and Nato summits.
Trump criticises interpreter at Latin American summit in Doral
Trump complains about a female interpreter at a summit of Latin American leaders in Florida, pushing for military action against drug cartels.
Lammy and Vance host Ukraine peace talks at Chevening
David Lammy and JD Vance host Ukrainian and European partners at Chevening for peace talks, as Trump plans Putin meeting and Ukraine insists on being part of negotiations.
Christian Institute Launches Legal Bid to Ban Civil Service Pride Lanyards
Christian Institute seeks judicial review to ban civil servants from wearing Pride lanyards and endorsing events, citing impartiality rules.
ITV confirms Eni Aluko for Women's Euro 2025, Ian Wright absent
ITV confirms Eni Aluko for Women's Euro 2025 coverage; Ian Wright absent. Broadcaster says decision not linked to their April clash.
Canadian separatists held talks with Trump officials on US dollar and new military
Alberta separatists held three secret meetings with US officials to discuss secession, adopting the US dollar, and a new military, sparking treason accusations.
‘All hell was let loose’: witnesses describe harrowing Westminster attack
Witnesses recount the harrowing Westminster terror attack in which a car ploughed into pedestrians on the bridge and a knife-wielding assailant stabbed a police officer.
UEFA Talks on FIFA Boycott Over Stake Sale
UEFA's 55 members meet to discuss World Cup boycott after FIFA proposes selling 20% stake in new company for $20bn, sparking fierce opposition.
Weymouth Beach Rafts Removed After 87 Years Over Safety
Weymouth Town Council scraps popular swimming rafts after 87 years due to health and safety concerns, sparking anger among beach users.
Coatbridge MP Welcomes £37k+ in Community Grants
Coatbridge MP Frank McNally welcomed £37,000+ in community grants from the UK Labour Government via the Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board to nine local organisations for holiday, youth, environmental, and mental health projects.
London Mayor Slams Treasury for 'Anti-London' Spending Plans
Sadiq Khan is reportedly furious at Chancellor Rachel Reeves over a lack of funding for London in the forthcoming spending review, with key transport projects and police budgets at risk.
Labour Overtakes Reform in Poll as Burnham's Momentum Builds
Labour surges past Reform in voting intention poll, with Andy Burnham's cost-of-living focus boosting support while Nigel Farage faces sleaze allegations.
Maduro Calls for ‘Serious Talks’ with Trump Amid Mystery Over Reported Airstrike
Nicolás Maduro urges Donald Trump for 'serious talks' amid reports of a CIA drone strike on Venezuela, escalating US military pressure.
Former Chief Whip Warns Farage Over Conservative Defectors
Simon Hart warns Nigel Farage that Conservative defectors to Reform may bring trouble, citing their history of opportunism and unmet expectations.
Drone strikes ignite massive fires in Russian logistics hubs
Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia, igniting major fires at a Wildberries sorting centre in Penza and other sites, with over 250 drones intercepted overnight.
Burnham's £68 savings: VAT cut and bus fare cap
Drivers could save up to £68 a year from October and January as Andy Burnham cuts VAT on home electricity to 0% and caps bus fares at £2.
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