UK Politics
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack
Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court unveiled details of the fatal attack on Ann Widdecombe captured on surveillance footage. Joshua Kerry is in custody.
UK government to cut VAT on household electricity bills from October
The government will eliminate VAT on domestic electricity bills to help address the cost-of-living crisis, funded by canceling a digital ID programme.
Andy Burnham appoints new cabinet after replacing Keir Starmer as PM
Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed a new Cabinet and initiated international diplomatic outreach.
King Charles set to appoint fourth prime minister in four years
Andy Burnham will officially take office on Monday as the fourth prime minister to be installed by King Charles III following the resignation of Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham to scrap government digital ID scheme for cost of living aid
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to abandon the national digital ID project to prioritize cost-of-living support. The move signals a definitive departure from the policy framework established by his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer.
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with nationalisation of British Steel
The UK government has brought British Steel into public ownership, ending Jingye Group’s tenure as the owner of the Scunthorpe-based steelmaker.
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
The British government is calling for a FIFA probe into Argentina after players held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their World Cup semifinal victory.
Ann Widdecombe death investigated as targeted attack by counterterror police
Former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack. Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation.