Politics Rachel Reeves to deliver spring forecast Rachel Reeves will insist she has “the right economic plan for our country” and that “working people are better off” thanks to Labour when... by admin March 3, 2026
Politics Starmer ‘stands by’ decision not to join in strikes on Iran with US and Israel Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer “stands by” his decision not to join in with the strikes on Iran carried out by the United States... by admin March 2, 2026
Politics Starmer denies U-turn claims after giving go-ahead for US to use UK military for strikes on Iran Critics will accuse him of yet another U-turn, but Sir Keir Starmer insists circumstances have changed and British lives are now at risk from... by admin March 2, 2026
Politics UK terror threat ‘absolutely’ under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says The UK’s terror threat level is “absolutely” under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News. Since the... by admin March 1, 2026
Politics Defence secretary reveals details of UK’s Middle East operations – including taking down Iran drones Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK’s operations in the Middle East – including taking down Iranian drones – after the... by admin March 1, 2026
Politics Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump’s strikes could trigger Sir Keir Starmer is treading a characteristically cautious diplomatic path in his response to the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. He’s... by admin February 28, 2026
Politics Josh Simons resigns as minister after controversy over information gathered on journalists Josh Simons has resigned as a Cabinet Office minister amid a row over a thinktank he used to run, which reportedly collected information on... by admin February 28, 2026
Politics Gorton and Denton by-election result proves Polanski surge is real and the Greens are a serious threat to Labour At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics We are in a new era of multi-party politics This is a parliamentary by-election result for the ages, one that sets the tone for its time. It is the first by-election gain by... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics Gorton and Denton by-election ‘cheating’ claim explained Record numbers of illegal ‘family voting’ have taken place at the Gorton and Denton by-election, official observers have reported. Official election observer group Democracy... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics Starmer says by-election loss ‘very disappointing’ – but vows to fight on Sir Keir Starmer has said the Greens’ victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election is “very disappointing” – but he has vowed to fight... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics By-election result ‘bruising’ – but replacing Starmer ‘won’t solve the problem’, says Harman Labour’s loss at the Gorton and Denton by-election has been “very painful and bruising” – but replacing Sir Keir Starmer “won’t solve the problem”,... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election. Hannah Spencer has become the party’s fifth MP in parliament, after beating Reform UK,... by admin February 27, 2026
Politics Assisted dying bill will almost certainly fail due to a lack of time Controversial legislation to permit assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fail because of a lack of parliamentary time, Sky News can... by admin February 26, 2026
Politics Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels drops – with a rise in small boat arrivals The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels across the UK has dropped to the lowest level for 18 months, new data shows.... by admin February 26, 2026
Politics Ukrainian family denied UK asylum told to use noise-cancelling headphones for child to block out bombs A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK was told by the Home Office that they could relocate within Ukraine and their daughter should... by admin February 26, 2026
Politics Met Police apologises to Commons Speaker over Lord Mandelson tip-off The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Commons Speaker for revealing he was the source of a tip-off relating to the arrest of Lord... by admin February 25, 2026
Politics Sir Keir Starmer ‘concerned’ after man with axe arrested at mosque Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a man with an axe in a bag was arrested at a mosque in Manchester. Police said... by admin February 25, 2026
Politics Sir Keir Starmer hints at changing student loans system Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is to look at ways of making the student loans system “fairer”. He made the pledge as... by admin February 25, 2026
Politics First migrants reach UK after crossing Channel in two weeks Migrants have crossed the English Channel and reached the UK for the first time in two weeks. People in life jackets and coats were... by admin February 25, 2026