Iceland to Hold EU Referendum After Trump's Greenland Threats
Iceland to vote on resuming EU membership talks on 29 August after US threats to Greenland. Divided opinion, Brexit parallels, fishing and euro concerns.
Category : Brexit
Starmer's EU Deal to Hit UK Firms with Brussels Red Tape
Government warned Starmer's EU talks risk Brexit benefits as deals on food standards and carbon trading may impose red tape and billions in payments.
Reeves Defends Economic Plan in Spring Statement Amid Global Turmoil
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers spring statement with no new fiscal commitments, defends economic plan despite falling growth and rising unemployment.
Myanmar Military-Backed Party Wins Landslide in Controversial Election
Myanmar's military-backed party set for landslide victory in widely condemned election, with low turnout and ongoing conflict.
Starmer Urged to Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariff Threats
Keir Starmer is urged to retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariff threats to avoid a global trade war harming the UK economy.
Burnham Hosts Zelensky, Pledges UK Support for Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, reaffirming Britain's unwavering support and announcing the transfer of the Stone Cloak electronic warfare system's intellectual property.
Next warns of price hikes as Iran conflict adds £15m in costs
Next warns of potential price hikes as Iran conflict adds £15m in costs, but raises profit guidance after strong UK sales.
Burnham Eyes Snap Election as Farage and Tories Prepare
Andy Burnham's early actions in No 10 suggest a snap election is being plotted, with Reform and the Conservatives sharpening their attacks.
Trump Imposes Global 10% Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling
Donald Trump announces global 10% tariff using rarely-used trade law after Supreme Court strikes down his emergency powers tariffs.
Paris Bans Public Drinking as Heatwave Causes Cardiac Arrest Surge
Paris bans public drinking during heatwave after cardiac arrests surge four-fold; weak beer in moderation may help.
Burnham rules out early election in first BBC interview
Andy Burnham's first major interview as PM sparks fury after he rules out an early general election, with BBC viewers flooding complaints on social media.
GB News Interrupts for Record Migrant Dinghy Update
GB News interrupted programming to report the largest ever 'mega-dinghy' carrying 165 illegal migrants landed in the UK, a setback for PM Andy Burnham.
Burnham told Swinney independence off limits in meeting
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney Scottish independence was 'off limits' during their first in-person meeting on Thursday, according to Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.
Swinney: US tariff removal on Scotch whisky a 'significant benefit'
John Swinney says the lifting of the 10% US tariff on Scotch whisky will bring a 'significant benefit' to Scottish producers, though other UK goods face new tariffs.
Swinney and Burnham must put differences aside for Scotland
John Swinney and Andy Burnham disagree on IndyRef2, but their parties share common ground. Their first meeting can start a new era of cooperation for Scotland's benefit.
Burnham thanks Glasgow for saving Commonwealth Games
Andy Burnham has thanked Glasgow for hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew, wishing athletes from all four home nations good luck.
Burnham tells Swinney indyref2 off limits for Labour
Andy Burnham has told First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum is off limits for his Labour Government during their first meeting in Glasgow.
Peace in Europe Will Come by Standing Together, Hoyle Tells US
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle stresses unity with the US amid Ukraine war and transatlantic tensions during Washington visit hosted by Mike Johnson.
PM Burnham to 'engage' on devolution to Scotland
John Swinney said new PM Andy Burnham will engage on further devolution after a constructive first meeting in Glasgow, though they disagree on independence.
Hackney Council accused of 'inciting antisemitism' over de-twinning
Green-led Hackney Council moves to end 56-year twinning with Haifa, sparking backlash over claims it will stoke division and incite hatred against Jews.
Small boat Channel crossings continue for second day
Migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel for a second day since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, with 172 people making the journey on Wednesday.
BBC's Funding Crisis: Alternatives to Licence Fee
Media critic Mark Lawson discusses with Nosheen Iqbal why even the BBC director general has lost faith in the current licence fee model, and explores funding options.
Europe Ignores Badenoch at Its Peril, Warns Commentator
Kemi Badenoch's commitment to leaving the ECHR could wreck post-Brexit treaties, from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar deal, warns Simon Nixon.
Carmakers Lobbied UK to Revoke 2035 Petrol and Diesel Ban
Major carmakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan and Toyota lobbied the UK government to revoke the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, documents reveal.
Ukraine 'priority' for Ireland during EU presidency
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to visit Ukraine early in Ireland's EU presidency as a demonstration of solidarity, calling Ukraine a 'priority'.
Fact check: Heatwave, safety warning, and PM claims
Full Fact debunks claims about the UK's hottest day, a fake Glasgow safety warning, and Andy Burnham's eligibility to be Prime Minister.
Rayner refuses to return £17,000 severance package
Angela Rayner insists she will not give back the £17,000 severance payout she received after resigning as House Secretary, despite returning to the role this week.
Rotheram tells Burnham 'not Manchester again' over No 10 North
Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram warned PM Andy Burnham that Manchester cannot be his sole focus when moving power out of Westminster, saying he'd prefer No 10 North in Liverpool.
Badenoch: Burnham must rule out tax rises for spending spree
Kemi Badenoch will challenge Andy Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree, criticising his cost-of-living measures as insufficient.
Mykhailo Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's new top commander
Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Ukraine's top military commander, vowing to continue long-range strikes against Russia, as Zelenskyy seeks to resolve the fallout from sacking defence minister Fedorov.
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