Latest News

Stay updated with the latest news and updates

Recent News

Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader
UK NewsPolitics

Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader

Government has ‘last chance’ to get it right, says incoming PM, while anxiety surrounds his choice of chancellorAndy Burnham pledged to lead a united Labour government free of infighting and factional...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences
UK NewsPolitics

Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Former Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences a...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?
UK NewsPolitics

‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare for office yet his team is quietly confidentWhat Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells usJust 20 minutes...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
Politics

Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?

BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’
UK NewsPolitics

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’

Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before electionNigel Farage has accused people raising questions about his financial backing of “demonising”...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Tory MP Patrick Spencer found not guilty of Groucho Club sexual assaults
UK NewsPolitics

Tory MP Patrick Spencer found not guilty of Groucho Club sexual assaults

MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich cleared over incident at London members’ club in 2023A Conservative MP has been cleared of sexually assaulting two women at the Groucho Club in London after cl...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Burnham to announce cabinet picks on Monday – as it happened
UK NewsPolitics

Burnham to announce cabinet picks on Monday – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereWhen Andy Burnham first tried to return to the Commons, by applying to be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour’s...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us
UK NewsPolitics

What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us

The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populismNearing the end of his speech accepting the Labour leadership, Andy Burnham paused. “I know what...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
UK NewsPolitics

Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young

Exclusive: Grants are part of controversial package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politicsDonald Trump’s state department intends to allocate $12m to organisations in the...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Andy Burnham vows to 'bring back hope' as he is sworn in as Labour leader – video
UK NewsPolitics

Andy Burnham vows to 'bring back hope' as he is sworn in as Labour leader – video

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'king of the north', was elected leader of the Labour party on Friday at a special party conference at the TUC headquarters in London, the final step before becoming Britai...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England
UK NewsPoliticsBusiness

How Burnham’s team could reshape the Bank of England

Taking a fresh look at the Bank’s role would send a strong signal that a Burnham government is prepared to do things differentlyWhen Louise Haigh – then a lowly backbencher – wrote a policy prospectus...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at private members' club
Politics

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at private members' club

An MP says his "nightmare is over" after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at a private members' club in central London.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
‘This will offend a lot of people’: Burnham reveals how he takes his tea
UK NewsPolitics

‘This will offend a lot of people’: Burnham reveals how he takes his tea

Incoming PM has deigned to answer some quickfire TikTok questions – also revealing his stance on socks with sandalsIt was Tony Blair who wrote that the “leader sets out for the people what they need a...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms
Politics

Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas
UK NewsPolitics

Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas

The Makerfield MP enters No 10 as prime minister on Monday. But who will he choose to join him at the table?Keir Starmer is expected formally to resign as prime minister on Monday morning at Buckingha...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
The Manchester years: how Burnham’s rebirth as ‘king of the north’ set him on road to No 10
UK NewsPolitics

The Manchester years: how Burnham’s rebirth as ‘king of the north’ set him on road to No 10

In the second part of a two-part profile, Josh Halliday charts PM-in-waiting’s journey northward, where as mayor he revelled in his Covid-era popularity – and changed his approach to politicsPart one:...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Starmer was unpopular at home - but there's trepidation abroad about his exit
Politics

Starmer was unpopular at home - but there's trepidation abroad about his exit

Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday. 

Sky News - UK3 months ago
Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader
UK NewsPolitics

Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growthAndy Burnham will pledge he has the “courage to fix the big things that politics has ne...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
Liz Truss assembles host of rightwing speakers for UK’s first CPAC event in London
UK NewsPolitics

Liz Truss assembles host of rightwing speakers for UK’s first CPAC event in London

Keynote speakers included US influencer Jack Posobiec as former PM aims to gain influence among British rightHard-right figures from around the world have gathered in London for the inaugural British...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago
‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor
UK NewsPoliticsBusiness

‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed MilibandAndy Burnham last month promised the UK he would bring “good growth in every...

The Guardian - UK News3 months ago