Homelessness Minister Resigns Over Rent Hike Controversy
Rushanara Ali resigns as homelessness minister after evicting tenants then re-letting property at a higher rent, sparking hypocrisy accusations.
Category : Westminster
Two Men Who Robbed Injured Malaysian Student During London Riots Convicted
Two men convicted of robbing an injured Malaysian student during the 2011 London riots after pretending to help him.
Women’s Elite Rugby Season 2 Launches With Pop Star Investor
Women’s Elite Rugby enters season two with lessons learned, a pop star investor and ambitions to elevate the sport ahead of the 2033 World Cup in the US.
Starmer Backed Over Child Poverty Claims as Johnson Misleads, Says Children's Commissioner
Children's Commissioner rules Boris Johnson misled on child poverty at PMQs, backs Keir Starmer's claims as accurate.
Protesters Rally as Trump Hosts UFC Event at White House for His Birthday
Protesters rally as Trump hosts first private, for-profit UFC event at White House on his 80th birthday, citing corruption and misuse of public land.
No 10: Falklands Sovereignty Not in Question After Leaked Pentagon Memo
Downing Street insists UK will not yield Falklands sovereignty after leaked Pentagon memo proposes US reassess support due to lack of British backing over Iran.
Scotland to cast net wide for next manager after Clarke exit
SFA chief Ian Maxwell says he's already received messages from interested managers and will cast the net far and wide to find Steve Clarke's successor after his shock resignation.
MPs Demand Sanctions on Hong Kong Officials Over UK-Based Activist Bounties
Cross-party MPs urge sanctions on Hong Kong officials for placing bounties on UK-based activists, as minister defends meeting with Chinese official.
Teenager Survives 40ft Cliff Fall at Yorkshire Waterfall
A 19-year-old survived a 40ft fall at Thomasson Foss waterfall in North Yorkshire, landing on a tree branch and suffering only a collapsed lung.
Keir Starmer’s Fatal Flaw: The Blankness That Fuelled Voter Frustration
Analysis of Keir Starmer's unpopularity: blankness, U-turns, and scandals like freebiegate and winter fuel cuts led to record-low approval ratings.
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland head coach within an hour of the team's World Cup elimination, despite signing a new four-year contract weeks earlier.
New Caledonia Votes in First Local Poll Since 2019
Polls open in New Caledonia for provincial elections, with 192,000 voters electing 76 councillors. The vote sets the stage for renewed negotiations with France on the territory's future status.
Reform UK's Dramatic Start as Welsh Senedd Opposition
Reform UK's new MSs in the Welsh Senedd have already caused tears, walkouts, and own-goal votes, with controversial remarks on immigration and a chaotic start as official opposition.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Including UK and Canada Over Forced Labour
Trump proposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 nations, including UK and Canada, over forced labour, skirting court limits.
Truss and Badenoch Clash Over Mini Budget Blame
Liz Truss accuses Kemi Badenoch of dishonesty over Conservative failures, as both clash in Telegraph articles about the mini-budget's legacy.
King Charles Faces Blow Over Buckingham Palace Decision
King Charles will not move into Buckingham Palace after its £369m refurbishment, with a poll showing 1769 support the move and 1489 oppose it.
Ofgem Urged To Issue Long Term Electricity Price Forecasts
Ofgem should provide long-term electricity price forecasts as costs are set to rise significantly over the next decade due to grid upgrades and balancing charges.
Labour United Behind Burnham, Dismiss Election Calls
Senior Labour figures insist the party is united behind Andy Burnham and dismiss calls for a general election, as Housing Secretary Steve Reed says changes will be in emphasis, not fundamentals.
Badenoch: Burnham must face MPs before summer recess
Kemi Badenoch calls for Parliament to delay summer recess so Andy Burnham can be questioned on his plans as Labour's next PM, warning against another leader without a clear agenda.
Kate Garraway Calls Out Labour Minister for Mistaking Ranvir Singh for Her on GMB
Kate Garraway calls out Labour minister Peter Kyle for mistaking co-host Ranvir Singh for her during a live GMB interview.
Cabinet Office to Request Mandelson's Personal Phone Messages in US Ambassador Inquiry
Cabinet Office to request Peter Mandelson's personal phone messages as part of investigation into his US ambassador appointment amid concerns over lost communications.
Trump Boasts About Acing Simple Dementia Screening Test
Trump brags about acing cognitive test designed to detect dementia, not IQ; experts say test is easy for healthy individuals.
Trump Hijacks Cabinet Meeting to Complain About Lawsuits Over DC Projects
Trump spends 15 minutes of Cabinet meeting complaining about lawsuits over Kennedy Center and White House ballroom projects, and criticises DOJ for not prosecuting Fed chair.
Westminster's Dark Arts: A Guide to Political Skulduggery
A look at the dark arts of Westminster politics, from Tony Blair's covert ops to Gavin Williamson's tarantula.
King Charles's US Visit Security Under Review After Washington Shooting
King Charles's US state visit security reviewed after a Washington shooting incident; visit proceeds as planned with adjustments.
Vaughan Gething Resigns as Welsh First Minister Amid Political Turmoil
Vaughan Gething resigns as Welsh first minister after cabinet resignations, citing politically motivated claims. Reaction from Reform UK and analysis of his downfall.
BBC Breakfast Host Grills Tory MP Over Mini-Budget Confidence
Nina Warhurst challenges Mel Stride on mini-budget confidence; viewers had earlier criticised soft interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms Talks on New Left-Wing Party After Zarah Sultana's Departure
Jeremy Corbyn confirms talks about forming a new left-wing party with Zarah Sultana, who quit Labour to co-lead the project.
Trump Warns Iran 'Will No Longer Exist' After US Strikes
President Trump threatens Iran will 'no longer exist' after US retaliatory strikes following Tehran's alleged drone attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, breaching the ceasefire.
Labour Suffers Heavy Losses in Local Elections as Reform UK Surges
Labour suffers heavy losses in local elections as Reform UK makes significant gains, taking control of its first council and pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool.
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