Henry Nowak Case Fuels National Debate Over Crime and Trust in British Policing
Henry Nowak's murder sparks a fierce political clash over policing, public safety, and trust in British law enforcement.
Sweden Selects Rolls-Royce SMR for First New Nuclear Power Project in More Than Four Decades
Sweden's Vattenfall has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the country's first new nuclear power project in more than 40 years.
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 Summons Iran Envoy Over Europe Proxy Attacks
Britain has summoned Iran's senior diplomat in London after accusing Tehran-linked networks of directing proxy attacks across Europe. The Foreign Office said the move follows allegations that Iran's Quds Force supported hostile activities through affiliated groups, raising fresh concerns over security threats and escalating tensions between the UK and Tehran. Officials warned that further action could follow if Iran continues what Britain describes as destabilising behaviour.
UK terror threat raised to 'severe' as Trump lifts whisky
tariffs, say Scotland papers
Britain's terror threat level has been raised to its second-highest rating after a knife attack on two Jewish men in north London left the country on edge. The Government confirmed the change on Wednesday, 30 April, the same day President Donald Trump announced he was dropping tariffs
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?
Andy Burnham has outlined a sweeping vision for decentralising UK governance, calling for stronger regional power, public ownership of key services, and major housing and economic reforms. The proposals have intensified speculation about a possible future leadership bid for Downing Street.
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."
Keir Starmer Warns of Dangerous Political Division Ahead
of UK Elections
Keir Starmer returned to the campaign trail with an unusually direct warning to voters: Britain, he argued, is entering a moment where political division could become genuinely dangerous. Ahead of major elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, the Labour leader urged the public to reject what he described as "division and protest politics" and instead back stability at a time
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.
