Sinn Féin: New ferry passport rule should cover Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin says the new UK Border Force rule requiring passports on ferries between Ireland and Britain should also apply to travel from Britain to Northern Ireland.
Category : Politics
Boxing Day 2026 Bank Holiday Moved to December 28
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday moves to Monday, December 28. Full 2026 and 2027 England and Wales bank holiday dates confirmed.
Reform pledges £30 HMRC hold compensation for businesses
Reform UK would give businesses a £30 tax credit if HMRC keeps them on hold over 30 minutes, Robert Jenrick has announced.
Iran adds BBC to list of military targets in new threat
Iran has warned that international media outlets, including the BBC, have been added to a list of "military targets," according to reports.
Trump: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'seriously wounded'
US President Donald Trump says Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'seriously wounded' on his body, arm and leg, addressing the leader in hiding.
England to drop World Cup boycott after Infantino U-turn
England and other UEFA nations are expected to withdraw their threat to boycott the next World Cup after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino scrapped his plan to sell tournament stakes to private investors.
Five key jobs exempt from UK conscription if WW3 breaks out
If WW3 breaks out, bakers, farmers, doctors, nurses and engineers could be spared conscription as vital roles, based on WW2 precedent.
Swinney pledges significant measures on violence against women
John Swinney has said his Government will take “significant measures” to tackle violence against women and girls in its legislative programme, following a summer of “absolute tragedies” in Scotland.
Jenrick accuses Badenoch of 'pack of lies' over Meloni meeting
Robert Jenrick has accused Kemi Badenoch of making up a 'pack of lies' about advice reportedly given by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, amid a bitter war of words between the Tories and Reform UK.
Home Office staff 'triggered' by St George's flag in leaked meeting
Home Office civil servants reportedly said they felt 'triggered' by the St George's flag during a meeting, with one asking 'Am I in danger?', according to a leaked recording.
Gordon Brown issues World War 3 warning but sees hope in nations
Gordon Brown warns of heightened World War 3 fears since the 1960s, citing the Doomsday Clock, but points to countries that can provide leadership.
Swinney 'surprised' Burnham skipping Scotland listening tour
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says he is 'surprised' the Prime Minister will not bring his listening tour to Scotland, citing energy bill concerns.
UK Women's Conscription Age Range if WW3 Breaks Out
If WW3 breaks out, women could be conscripted in the UK. In WW2, all unmarried women and childless widows aged 20 to 30 were liable for call-up, per Parliament records.
Ukraine halted Moscow strikes during CIA chief's secret Moscow visit
Ukraine suspended strikes on Moscow and other Russian cities at Washington's request while CIA director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to Moscow for talks.
Burnham: UK support for Ukraine 'won't change' amid Russia fears
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows unwavering UK support for Ukraine, saying 'We are supporting them, and that won't change', after CIA chief's secret Moscow trip.
Ukraine halted Russia strikes during CIA chief's Moscow trip
Ukraine suspended strikes on Moscow and other Russian cities at Washington's request while CIA director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to the Russian capital.
PM: UK support for Ukraine unchanged as CIA chief visits Russia
Andy Burnham says Britain's support for Ukraine will not change amid CIA chief John Ratcliffe's first known visit to Moscow for talks with Russian officials.
Trump pauses all visa applications worldwide
The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications worldwide for staff training, the latest move in its immigration crackdown.
BBC Newsnight Could Be Axed by 2027 Amid £500m Cuts
BBC's Newsnight could disappear from TV screens by the end of 2027 as the corporation faces £500m savings, staff told The Sun.
Putin wrong to think NATO eastern flank is easy target
Analysis says Vladimir Putin would be wrong to think he could undermine Western support for Ukraine by targeting NATO's eastern flank, citing strong defences.
Jewish leaders condemn Sandhills-Auschwitz comparison as Lib Dems boss confirms stance
Jewish leaders said comments comparing a Liverpool railway station to Auschwitz show 'an ignorance of history and an insensitivity towards those who suffered' as the Lib Dem group leader confirmed the councillors would not be suspended.
Prince Harry to continue UK security fight as family plans return
Prince Harry intends to continue fighting for taxpayer-funded security in the UK as his family prepares to spend extended time in Britain, with children expected to start school in September.
Migrant camp 'like Butlins' sparks fury as illegal immigrants 'paid'
GB News host Patrick Christys and Tom Jones sparked fury comparing RAF Wethersfield migrant camp to Butlins, saying migrants are paid to be there.
UK Conscription Refusal: Legal Routes and Public Shaming Risks
If WW3 breaks out, UK citizens can legally refuse conscription as conscientious objectors, but may face public shaming, historical precedent shows.
Labour MPs urge Burnham to launch electoral reform commission
Nearly 100 Labour MPs have signed an amendment urging PM Andy Burnham to launch an electoral reform commission within 100 days, fearing first-past-the-post could hand Reform UK power on minority support.
Burnham Defends Trump Remarks, Says President 'Said Things' Too
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended his past criticism of Donald Trump, saying the US president has 'said things as well,' and confirmed he looks forward to meeting him in person.
Burnham faces UN showdown with Mauritius over Chagos deal
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face a showdown over the stalled Chagos Islands transfer when he visits New York next month, as Mauritius plans to demand the UK proceed with the handover at the UN General Assembly.
Burnham defends Trump 'poisonous' remark before possible meeting
Andy Burnham has defended his past criticism of Donald Trump, calling his politics 'poisonous', as preparations begin for a possible first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders in New York.
Fury as Government 'hides' costs of Burnham's Number 10 North
The Government has been slammed for not revealing costs related to Andy Burnham's Number 10 North. Reform UK criticised the decision, citing 'secrecy'.
PM: UK support for Ukraine will not change amid CIA visit
Andy Burnham says Britain's support for Ukraine will not change, after CIA chief John Ratcliffe made his first known visit to Moscow for talks with Russian officials.
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