Metropolitan Police Intensify Investigation into Veteran Labour Politician
Police raids on Lord Mandelson's homes intensify investigation into potential misconduct and Epstein ties.
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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.
UK Labour Eyes Denmark's Strict Asylum Model for Reform
Britain's centre-left government is taking direct inspiration from Denmark's approach to immigration — a decision that has made a number of its own lawmakers visibly uncomfortable. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to face criticism from refugee groups and some within her own party when she delivers a speech in London laying out what she calls the "progressive" Labour case for reforming the UK's asylum system from the ground up.....
1.4m NHS staff get 3.3% pay rise from April
More than 1.4 million National Health Service workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to receive a 3.3% pay rise from April, the government has confirmed. The increase follows a recommendation from the independent NHS Pay Review Body, which the government has accepted in full, health minister Wes Streeting said...
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?
Richard Hughes takes "full responsibility" for the watchdog mistake while Starmer tries to get the job of chancellor.
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.
