Healey announces early Budget
Friday 31 July 2026 5:01 pm Healey said the Budget would ‘back British jobs’ (Rousseau/PA Wire) John Healey…
Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London
Britain’s outgoing prime minister, Keir Starmer, was repeatedly criticized for lacking a clear political narrative. Andy Burnham, the…
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
The British government plans to ban access to social media for all children under 16, Prime Minister Keir…
UK Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker
Britain’s armed forces have for the first time intercepted and seized control of a Russian shadow fleet oil…
Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland,…
High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat
As Russia fails to gain ground in the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin appears to be…
It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
Despite the resignation of one cabinet minister and demands from almost a quarter of Labour Party lawmakers that…
King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer
King Charles III kicked off the new parliamentary session in Britain on Wednesday with the “king’s speech,” reading…
Britain Has Had 5 Leaders in a Decade. Is It About to Get Another?
When Prime Minister Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to victory in Britain’s last general election, in 2024,…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Says He Will Not Resign: Live Updates
May 12, 2026, 5:29 a.m. ET With rebellious Labour lawmakers calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set…
UK borrowing costs spike as Starmer warns of ‘chaos’ if ousted
Monday 11 May 2026 10:54 am | Updated: Monday 11 May 2026 1:14 pm Starmer gave a speech following…
How Might a Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer Play Out?
After disastrous elections for Labour in England, Scotland and Wales last week, the mood in Britain’s governing party…