Metropolitan Police Intensify Investigation into Veteran Labour Politician
Police raids on Lord Mandelson's homes intensify investigation into potential misconduct and Epstein ties.
UK special forces accused of policy to kill Afghan fighting-age men
According to a senior commander, he alerted the leadership of the UK special forces, but they "consciously decided" to conceal it.
What’s new in this month’s redesigned UK passports?
The Home Office says this is the first fully new UK passport design in five years. Here are the key changes and their impact.
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over the Mandelson vetting scandal as calls for resignation grow louder
Sir Keir Starmer is experiencing the roughest 48 hours of his time as Prime Minister. He is trying to keep his position even as people are getting angrier at how Peter Mandelson's failed security screening was handled. His reputation is on the line, and on Monday he will try to convince the Commons that he did not know that UK Security Vetting said Lord Mandelson should not be the UK's ambassador to the United States.
UK Police Investigate 'Death to the IDF' Chant at London Al-Quds Day Protest
Metropolitan Police are investigating footage of a 'death to the IDF' chant at a London Al-Quds Day protest, after videos appeared to show Bob Vylan vocalist Pascal Robinson-Foster leading the crowd. The march was banned by authorities; a static protest near the Thames went ahead with ar....
Muir Fourth Again in Big Air Near-Miss
Kirsty Muir came agonisingly close to a first Winter Olympic medal for Great Britain once more, finishing fourth in the women’s big air event at the Milan Cortina 2026 Games. The 21-year-old Scot ended with a combined score of 174.75 from her two best jumps, falling just 3.5 points short of bronze medallist Flora Tabanelli of Italy.
Trump’s Greenland Remarks Spark UK and NATO Concern as Allies Urge Restraint
Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland spark concern across NATO, with the UK and European allies urging restraint. The debate over Greenland’s future raises tensions amid shifting Arctic dynamics.
Keir Starmer’s allies launch a campaign to block Burnham’s return to Parliament amid Gorton by-election tensions. Will Burnham challenge Starmer’s leadership?
Glasgow Central Station, the most heavily trafficked train station in Scotland, has been shuttered for a third consecutive day. The closure follows a devastating fire that eru...
Starmer and Xi Jinping Meet in Beijing: UK PM Seeks ‘More Sophisticated’ Relationship with China
After a tense meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is calling for a "more sophisticated" relationship between the UK and China. During the conversation, Starmer stressed the importance of a long-term, strategic relationship as the UK tries to rebuild and strengthen its ties with China,
Starmer, the first British prime minister to visit China since 2018, said it had been "too long" since a British leader had done so. He called China a "vital player" on the world stage. Starmer said, "I have long been clear that the UK and China need a long-term, consistent, and comprehensive strategic partnership."
Despite business concerns, the UK will move forward with the 2027 Carbon Border Tax
The UK will put a carbon border tax in place by 2027. This will make things that emit a lot of carbon, like cement and steel, more expensive. Businesses say it could raise costs and cause problems in the supply chain.
watchdog discovered serious shortcomings in vetting and misconduct checks, Met Police is under increased scrutiny
Thousands of policemen may have been hired without adequate background checks, according to the HM Inspectorate.The Metropolitan Police have come under more fire after a watchdog found serious problems with their screening and misconduct procedures.
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Faces Additional Seven-Year Prison
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to over 7 more years in prison by Iran after a hunger strike, amid ongoing crackdown on dissent.
A big international Interpol operation saves almost 30,000 animals that were trafficked
Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 rescued nearly 30,000 trafficked animals in a major global wildlife crackdown.
Head of NATO warns Europe to get ready for a potential conflict with Russia
NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Europe must prepare for a possible conflict with Russia, urging increased defence spending.
As central banks signal divergent policies, global markets prepare for a pivotal week
Global markets face a pivotal week as major central banks move in different policy directions uncertainty in currencies.
Amid widespread anti-corruption demonstrations, Bulgaria's government resigns
Bulgaria’s prime minister has resigned amid mass protests over corruption and rising living costs.
