FTSE 100 rises 1.6% as oil prices fall and BoE keeps rates on hold
FTSE 100 gains 1.6% as oil eases and BoE holds rates at 3.75%; ECB signals possible June hike; United Utilities up 11%.
FTSE 100 gains 1.6% as oil eases and BoE holds rates at 3.75%; ECB signals possible June hike; United Utilities up 11%.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz faces outrage after flying to Cancun as winter storm leaves millions without power and water in Texas.
Trump falsely claims DC crime at worst point as federal agents clear homeless camps and national guard deployed amid takeover.
Tim Allan resigns as Starmer's communications chief after five months, following chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's departure over the Peter Mandelson controversy.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK, contradicting past vows not to join. Farage's gamble risks alienating moderate voters.
Angela Rayner resigns as deputy PM after breaching ministerial code over tax; Starmer reshuffles cabinet amid Labour crisis.
BBC chairman proposes replacing flat £174.50 licence fee with progressive payments based on council tax bands, sparking public backlash.
A woman in her 30s died when a tree fell on her car in north London during Storm Eunice, as winds reached 78mph and caused widespread disruption.
PM Keir Starmer rebukes Donald Trump for ‘insulting’ claims about British and Nato troops in Afghanistan, suggesting an apology.
Labour's budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, raises minimum wage, introduces mansion tax; mixed reactions from MPs and opposition.
Arsenal held to 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid after controversial penalty decision overturned by VAR in Champions League semi-final first leg.
Trump unveils $400m Qatari jet with his chosen red, white and blue colours for Air Force One, sparking ethical backlash.
Angela Rayner's resignation over a stamp duty breach sparks Labour turmoil, with Starmer facing a cabinet reshuffle and challenges from the far right and economic woes.
Former Green health spokesperson Pallavi Devulapalli expelled over gender-critical beliefs, claims party is purging dissenting voices amid leadership election.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi says she sleeps only 2-4 hours nightly, prompting concern over work-life balance in a country with long working hours.
New PM Burnham announced VAT cut on electricity, £2 bus fare cap, pause on early prison release, No 10 North, and 20% business rates cut for pubs.
Wes Streeting criticised for hinting at EU customs union return to boost growth, while government rules out rejoining.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent misnames Strait of Hormuz as 'Straits of Vermouth'; DNC mocks him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over alcohol history.
Jeremy Hunt announces planning reforms with refunds for slow decisions in Autumn Statement.
Downing Street condemns Elon Musk's 'dangerous' language at Tommy Robinson rally, raising legal questions.
Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns over Peter Mandelson US ambassador appointment.
Nigel Farage missed the Brexit reset debate while on holiday, his first break in three years, amid criticism of frequent overseas trips.
Photos show Trump at Mar-a-Lago overseeing Iran strikes, with map of targets, CIA director, and key aides.
Stephen Miller's immigration rant prompts fact-checking and criticism, highlighting his own family's refugee background and immigrants' contributions to US innovation.
Labour MP Mark Sewards' AI assistant failed to answer questions on his benefits voting record, contradicting his actual vote.
Georgia recertifies Biden's win after two recounts, defying Trump's calls to overturn the result. GOP officials stress election integrity.
President Trump orders federal government to expedite permits for IndyCar race on DC streets as part of Freedom 250 celebration.
Keir Starmer appoints historic Cabinet with Rachel Reeves as first female Chancellor, Angela Rayner as Deputy PM, and key figures in home and foreign affairs.
OBR chief Richard Hughes resigns after report blames leadership for early release of Budget documents, revealing a prior breach during the spring statement.
Nicola Sturgeon defends gender recognition bill after JK Rowling protests with 'destroyer of women's rights' T-shirt.