BBC Breakfast: Emotional Forced Adoption Update
BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt reported on the government's upcoming apology for historical forced adoptions, leaving guests in tears.
Category : Constitution
Trump Jokes About Blaming Vance as Iran Deal Details Emerge
Donald Trump jokes he may blame JD Vance if the Iran deal fails, as details emerge ahead of Friday's signing in Switzerland, with Iran agreeing not to produce nuclear weapons.
Farage: Burnham Biggest Brexit Threat
Nigel Farage warns Andy Burnham is the biggest Brexit threat, saying he could unpick freedoms further than Starmer. He claims Britain has 10 years to avoid becoming a 'third world country'.
Starmer Yet to Meet Swinney After Holyrood Election
Keir Starmer has not met John Swinney since the SNP's Holyrood election win. Downing Street denies agreeing to discuss IndyRef2, saying the meeting is for shared issues like the cost of living.
Starmer Uncertainty May Delay Indyref Meeting, Swinney Says
John Swinney suggests uncertainty over Keir Starmer's leadership may be delaying a meeting on Scottish independence, while campaigning in Aberdeen for the by-election.
Dark Web Not 'Inevitable' for Teens: UK Minister
Kanishka Narayan, UK's Online Safety Minister, says dark web is not inevitable for teenagers after social media ban for under-16s, promising tougher age checks and regulatory action.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Urges Death Penalty Abolition
Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who co-wrote Ohio's death penalty law, now says capital punishment is not a deterrent and cannot be morally justified, urging lawmakers to abolish it.
G7 Leaders Press Trump on Ukraine War Resolution
At the G7 summit, European leaders push Donald Trump to refocus on ending the Ukraine war, as Trump repeats calls for a deal and Georgia's Senate primary sees a Trump-aligned winner.
Lib Dems Urge Labour to Drop EU Red Lines
Ed Davey will call for the UK to rejoin the EU single market, urging Labour to end 'torpor and timidity' on Europe ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote.
Trump's 2020 Playbook Sets Stage for Grim November
David Walbert warns that Trump's false fraud claims and voter suppression tactics, echoing 2020, threaten fair elections in November, with potential for chaos.
SNP Council Bans Scotland Tops and Flags After World Cup
Midlothian Council, led by the SNP, bans staff from wearing Scotland tops or displaying flags to promote inclusivity, sparking anger from Labour leader Derek Milligan.
Mahmood Accused of Rushing National Security Bill Through Commons
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces Tory criticism for allocating only one day to debate the National Security Bill, which targets hostile foreign powers like Iran's IRGC.
Mahmood Accused of Waving Through Security Bill Without Scrutiny
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces Tory criticism for fast-tracking the National Security (State Threats) Bill, with only one day of Commons debate allocated.
Couple Accuse MoD of Closing Down Warning Shots Story
British couple whose yacht faced warning shots from a Russian warship accuse MoD of trying to 'close down' their story, disputing official account of the incident.
Green-Led Lambeth Council Defends Immigration Raid Plan
Lambeth Council's Green-led administration defends its plan to cease cooperation with Home Office immigration raids, aiming to create a 'corridor of sanctuary' for migrants.
Starmer Neutral on Assisted Dying Bill, Campaigners Disappointed
Keir Starmer confirms government neutrality on new assisted dying bill, dashing hopes of campaigners. Labour MP Lauren Edwards brings forward identical legislation after previous bill collapsed in Lords.
G7 Backs Trump's Iran Breakthrough, Seeks Robust Follow-Up Deal
Sir Keir Starmer and G7 leaders welcome Trump's Iran deal, support a robust follow-up agreement, and back UK-French efforts to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Stormont's Lack of Delivery 'Toxic' Says Opposition Leader
SDLP's Matthew O'Toole tells Westminster committee that people have lost faith in Stormont due to dysfunctionality, calling for institutional reform and cultural shift in the Executive.
UK to Apologise for Forced Adoptions of Unmarried Mothers
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a full state apology for forced adoptions in England and Wales, affecting an estimated 185,000 children between 1949 and 1976.
Plaid Cymru Minister Pledges No Independence Referendum
Welsh Government minister Dafydd Trystan Davies confirms no independence referendum this Senedd term, focusing on childcare, health, and economy.
Lowe Is Musk's Golden Boy but Brits Won't Turn on Farage
Rupert Lowe, backed by Elon Musk, challenges Nigel Farage ahead of the Makerfield by-election. But voters may stick with Farage as the only hope to oust a failing government.
Top UK Retirement Destinations Revealed by Latest Polls
Latest polls reveal top UK retirement destinations including Amersham, Llandudno, Exeter, and Wimborne, based on health, amenities, and lifestyle factors.
Sinn Fein Demands Irish Unity Referendum Within Five Years
Sinn Fein calls for a referendum on Irish reunification within five years after Brexit, citing democratic imperative. DUP rejects demand.
United Ireland Vote Must Avoid Brexit Chaos, Warn Experts
Experts warn a united Ireland referendum could repeat Brexit chaos unless politicians prepare properly.
Thames Water in Urgent Funding Talks Amid Fears of Collapse
Thames Water seeks emergency funding as debt and leadership crisis deepen; government prepares contingency plans.
Cate Blanchett Meets Syrian Refugee Cast of Queens Of Syria in London
Cate Blanchett meets Syrian refugee cast of Queens Of Syria at London's Young Vic, supporting UN Refugee Agency work.
WASPI Campaign Urges 1950s-Born Women to Vote for Pension Compensation
WASPI urges 1950s-born women to vote for state pension compensation, with over 200 candidates supporting, but Labour and Tories lack commitment.
Rayner: Farage Is 'Same Old Thatcher' on Workers' Rights
Angela Rayner slams Nigel Farage as 'same old Thatcher', accusing Reform of failing workers. She warns his policies would harm working-class people and rebuild the UK.
Supreme Court Rejects Florida Gender Identity Policy Case
US Supreme Court rejects appeal by Florida parents over school's gender identity policy for nonbinary student.
Dimbleby: Monarchy Must Evolve For 21st Century
David Dimbleby's new documentary challenges the monarchy's role in modern Britain, questioning its power and democratic legitimacy.
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