Starmer government plans to cut lobby briefings, sparking democracy fears
Society of Editors criticises Starmer's plan to cut lobby briefings, warning it threatens democratic transparency and media scrutiny.
Society of Editors criticises Starmer's plan to cut lobby briefings, warning it threatens democratic transparency and media scrutiny.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she won't watch the new MasterChef series after presenter controversy, and criticises BBC's 'catastrophic failures'.
Nigel Farage announces he will not stand in the UK general election, focusing on helping Donald Trump's US campaign, a blow to Reform UK.
House of Commons foreign affairs committee says Starmer's UK-EU reset lacks direction, definition and drive, criticising a lack of strategic priorities and limited progress.
Jeremy Corbyn wins Islington North as an independent candidate after being expelled by Labour, defeating Labour's Praful Nargund.
Reform UK expels two Kent councillors after misconduct claim and leaked video showing internal tensions.
Nadhim Zahawi was rejected for a Tory peerage before defecting to Reform UK, sources say. He had been sacked over tax affairs.
Experts advocate mass non-cooperation to counter authoritarianism, citing grassroots resistance in Minnesota and historical civil resistance strategies.
Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary after bipartisan criticism over ICE killings and personal conduct; Markwayne Mullin appointed.
Vice Media co-founders admit 'boys club' culture after New York Times investigation reveals widespread sexual harassment and legal settlements.
Wes Streeting defends Labour U-turns but aims to 'get it right first time' in 2026, criticises excuses culture, as Andy Burnham slams Whitehall resistance.
William H Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies aged 101. He was the only person to lead both agencies and restored public trust after scandals.
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick announces U-turn on two-child benefit cap, restoring it in full, and proposes cuts to disability benefits.
Angela Rayner leads Labour revolt against Keir Starmer over Mandelson files, forcing government to give Intelligence and Security Committee oversight of document release.
Police search two homes of Lord Mandelson over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein; Starmer under pressure as vetting files set for release.
BBC thriller The Little Drummer Girl, with 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, starring Florence Pugh, now streaming on Netflix.
Labour's Anna Turley condemns Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon's sexist comments; Starmer announces social media crackdown for teens.
PM Cameron accuses Labour's London mayor candidate Sadiq Khan of sharing platform with extremist; Labour MP shouts 'racist'; imam says Tories used him as scapegoat.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns after the ruling LDP loses its upper house majority amid a funding scandal, setting up a leadership contest.
PM accuses Reform UK of toxic division after candidate Matt Goodwin questions Britishness of UK-born minorities; Labour aims to be anti-Reform vote in Gorton and Denton byelection.
Teenagers claiming sickness benefits for conditions like anxiety receive £100 a week more than part-time minimum wage workers, as PM Andy Burnham signals tightening benefit conditions.
Fiona Bruce responds to Diane Abbott's criticism over poll discussion on Question Time, saying she should have made context clearer.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has decided his rescue dog Axel will stay in Manchester to prevent a potential scrap with Downing Street cat Larry.
King Charles faces a challenging US visit with Donald Trump amid strained relations and criticism from US groups over ties to Epstein.
Rachel Reeves defends budget, condemns leaks, reveals income tax U-turn agreed with PM Starmer, and rules out specific tax changes.
Tim Allan quits as Starmer's communications director after five months, following chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's resignation over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
Andy Burnham offers unqualified backing to PM Keir Starmer and calls for Labour unity at Resolution Foundation conference.
Keir Starmer criticised for TikTok video on Iran conflict using Dire Straits song. Lib Dem and Green MPs say it mimics Trump's glorification of war.
UK arrest of Prince Andrew prompts US lawmakers to demand DOJ release Epstein files and pursue accountability in America.
Morgan Stanley report says Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise up to £45bn in taxes while keeping Labour manifesto promises, as she faces £30bn public finance shortfall.