Major Council Tax Change Announced for England
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
Category : Politics
Putin warns of extended Ukraine offensive if talks fail
Vladimir Putin warns Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and the West reject Kremlin demands. Read the latest on the stalled peace talks.
Starmer to Abramovich: Pay Ukraine £2.5bn or Face Court
PM Keir Starmer warns Roman Abramovich to hand over frozen £2.5bn from Chelsea FC sale for Ukrainian aid or face legal action. Read the latest on the stalled funds.
Migration could hit 300,000 by 2030, adviser warns
The UK's net migration could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, a key government adviser predicts, as overseas student and worker numbers rebound. Read the full analysis.
Troubles Inquest Secrecy Upheld by Supreme Court
Human rights groups consider a European Court appeal after the UK Supreme Court blocks sensitive material disclosure in a Northern Ireland Troubles inquest. A grim day for truth, say campaigners.
AOC: US drug boat strike briefing was 'not serious'
Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez angrily dismissed classified briefings on US military strikes in the Caribbean, calling them a 'communication of opinion'. Read her full reaction and the Pentagon's refusal to release footage.
Trump travel ban hits World Cup fans from Ivory Coast, Senegal
President Trump's new travel restrictions on Ivory Coast and Senegal raise hurdles for fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. Discover the details and potential impact.
Hanson Shares Violent Threats After Bondi Terror Attack
Pauline Hanson shares hate-filled Snapchat messages threatening more violence in Sydney. The One Nation leader blames 'unfettered mass immigration' for the tensions.
UK Rejoins Erasmus Scheme, Readers Welcome Post-Brexit Move
UK readers welcome the return to the Erasmus+ student exchange as a vital step for young people and EU ties, though many warn it's just a start in repairing Brexit's wider damage. Share your views.
Badenoch brands Starmer's Cabinet 'a bunch of turkeys'
Kemi Badenoch launched a fierce attack on Sir Keir Starmer's government in the final PMQs before Christmas, labelling his Cabinet 'turkeys' and accusing him of broken promises. Read the full fiery exchange.
Constance apology sparks ministerial code breach claim
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces scrutiny after a personal apology call to Professor Alexis Jay. Could this breach the ministerial code? Read the latest.
Lukashenko warns Ukraine war risks global conflict
Belarusian leader and Putin ally Aleksandr Lukashenko issues a chilling World War 3 warning over the Ukraine war, as cross-border drone attacks escalate. Read the latest on US peace proposals.
Starmer told MPs want 'new leader' as Welsh poll plummets
Sir Keir Starmer faced brutal Commons jibes as a stark poll shows Labour collapsing to just 10% in Wales, potentially losing power for the first time since devolution. Read the full analysis.
MP's Prison Protest Over Hunger Striker's Hospital Care
Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana stages protest at HMP Bronzefield, demanding urgent hospital transfer for hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah. Over 200 celebrities back the cause.
UK to sue Abramovich for £2.5bn Chelsea sale funds for Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the UK is prepared to take legal action against Roman Abramovich to redirect £2.5bn from Chelsea FC's sale to Ukraine. Full details on the unprecedented move.
UK to move £2.5bn Abramovich funds to Ukraine
Keir Starmer announces the UK will transfer £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale to a Ukraine humanitarian fund, giving the oligarch a final chance to comply or face court action. Read the full story.
US Imposes Total Oil Blockade on Venezuela with Major Naval Force
President Trump announces a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers and a historic naval deployment, escalating tensions over the nation's vast reserves. Follow the latest developments.
Starmer ultimatum to Abramovich over £2.5bn Chelsea cash
Keir Starmer's government demands Roman Abramovich releases £2.5bn from Chelsea's sale for Ukraine aid or face court. Read the latest on this breaking political standoff.
Government wins Supreme Court challenge over Troubles material
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to prevent a coroner disclosing sensitive security material in a Troubles inquest, a decision with major implications for legacy cases. Read the full analysis.
Gov to 'Consider' Stakeknife Naming After Court Ruling
The UK government will assess a Supreme Court ruling on a Troubles death before deciding whether to reveal the identity of agent Stakeknife. Read the latest developments.
World Cup Fans Face Exclusion Due to Trump Travel Ban
Fans from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire may be barred from the 2026 World Cup under new US travel restrictions. Discover the full list of affected nations and the political fallout.
Labour's immigration plans could cost UK £710m
Keir Starmer warned that raising salary thresholds for foreign workers could cost the UK economy up to £710m. Read the full analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee.
MAGA Prosecutor Widens Probe into Trump's Intelligence Critics
A Trump-appointed US attorney in Miami is expanding a controversial investigation into ex-FBI and intelligence officials, issuing subpoenas to figures like John Brennan. Legal experts decry it as a politically motivated 'fishing expedition'.
Immigration Lawyer's Chaotic Day in Trump's America
Follow a day in the life of attorney Milli Atkinson as she battles a climate of fear in San Francisco immigration court, where ICE arrests are rising and legal advice is a lifeline.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, is summonsed to Oxford Magistrates' Court on three non-fatal strangulation charges. Read the latest on this developing story.
Freemasons Sue Met Police Over Membership Declaration Rule
The United Grand Lodge of England is taking legal action against the Metropolitan Police's decision to force officers to declare Freemason membership, calling it discriminatory and unlawful.
UK Rejoins Erasmus+ - What Students Need to Know
The UK government has confirmed it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange scheme. Find out what it means for fees, who is eligible, and the political shift behind the move.
Marko's fresh swipe at ex-Red Bull chief Horner
Outgoing Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko accuses former team principal Christian Horner of lying and playing dirty games. Discover the details of the F1 power struggle.
Migrant jailed for care home exposure and affray
A homeless Nigerian migrant has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for exposing himself and pursuing a woman with a bottle in a Surrey village. Read the full court details.
Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation
Jamie Blandford, the Duke of Marlborough, faces three charges of intentional strangulation, Thames Valley Police confirm. Read the latest on this developing story.
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