Which elections are taking place in England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May?
A Comprehensive Guide to the May 2026 Elections in England, Scotland, and Wales In England, approximately 5,000 seats across 136 local councils will be up for grabs. These elections gained…
What time is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her eagerly anticipated Spring Statement later on Tuesday, offering a crucial update on the UK’s economic health and the government’s fiscal trajectory. This…
Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position
Sir Keir Starmer, in a pivotal address to MPs, firmly stated that his government "does not believe in regime change from the skies," drawing a clear line of distinction between…
Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict
Crucially, Starmer’s statement emphasized the national interest, concluding with a powerful triple invocation: "This is the British government, protecting British interests and British lives." This seemingly obvious assertion was, in…
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer
The Prime Minister underscored the conditional nature of this agreement, asserting that the UK’s involvement is strictly limited. He emphasised that the UK has drawn crucial lessons from the "mistakes…
More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
The vast majority of those currently impacted are holidaymakers, individuals transiting through major regional hubs, or professionals on business visits, all caught unexpectedly in a rapidly deteriorating security situation. Foreign…
Iranian drone crashed into RAF base, Cyprus president says
The immediate aftermath of the crash saw no reported casualties and the base sustained only "minimal damage," a testament to the robust defensive infrastructure in place. However, as a precautionary…
Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims.
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned from his position as a Cabinet Office minister, a decision that comes just days after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer instructed his ethics adviser…
UK troops and civilians put at risk by ‘indiscriminate’ Iran strikes, Healey says.
Defence Secretary John Healey has voiced grave concerns regarding the escalating regional tensions, asserting that protecting UK military personnel and civilians in the Middle East from what he termed "indiscriminate…
Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes
The phone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was notably brief, I am told, and its initiation by the White House itself underscored the…
















