Burnham Blocked From MP Battle
Key Labour committee bars him from standing in by-election.
Starmer Will Face Pressure To Go If Labour Does Badly In May Polls Welsh FM
The Labour First Minister of Wales has not ruled out the possibility that Sir Keir Starmer could be ejected from Downing Street before the end of the year..
Charles Pleased And Proud Of Kings Trust Work On 50th Anniversary
The King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK..
British FBI To Take Over Counter Terror And Fraud Probes Under Police Reforms
Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms..
Trump Says UK Soldiers In Afghanistan Were Among The Greatest Of All Warriors
Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict..
Burnham Says He Plans To Stand In By Election
Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor..
Trump Remarks About British Troops Insulting And Appalling Starmer Says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise..
Husband Pleads Guilty To Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Over 13 Years
A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period..
Health Secretary Promises Improved Cancer Care In Deprived Areas
Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology.
Increase In Workers On A Four Day Week Research Shows
More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures..
Late Queens Strong And Complex Personality To Feature In National Memorial
An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch..
Asylum Seekers Moved Into Military Barracks Amid Pressure To End Hotel Use
The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels..
Ex Labour Minister Says He Is Standing Down As MP For Medical Reasons
A former Labour minister has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham..
Jessie Buckley Scores Oscar Nomination While Sinners Makes History With 16 Nods
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been nominated for an Oscar, while vampire drama Sinners has made history as the first film to score 16 nods..
Keir Starmer And Danish PM Discuss Vital Steps Towards Arctic Security
Sir Keir Starmer said he will discuss how to “take the vital steps” towards strengthened security in the Arctic with Denmark’s prime minister, who thanked him for the UK’s support during “quite a difficult time” for the country amid Donald Trump’s demands to annex its semi-autonomous territory Greenland..
Harry Returns To Court After Giving Evidence In Trial Against Mail Publisher
The Duke of Sussex has returned to a court in London for the fourth day of the trial of his legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail..
One In Four Children Starting Reception Not Toilet Trained Survey Finds
Around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained, a survey of teachers has found, amid warnings more children are struggling with basic life skills..
Sean Bean To Host Birdwatching Podcast
Hollywood star Sean Bean is to host an award-winning podcast for birdwatchers..
Substantial Increase In ADHD Prescriptions Driven By Women Study
There has been a “substantial increase” in the proportion of people using medicines for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK, driven by a rise in prescription rates among adults, in particular women..
33 Russell Bromley Stores At Risk After Next Buyout
Next has bought Russell & Bromley after the footwear and handbag retailer fell into administration..
Mother Of 10 Found Guilty Of Keeping House Slave For 25 Years
A teenage girl was forced to work as a “house slave” for a woman and her 10 children for more than 25 years, a court heard..
Inflation Bounces Back In December As Christmas Travel Fuels Price Rises
UK inflation bounced back in December as tobacco duty hikes and Christmas getaways helped push up the cost of living, official figures show..
Donald Trump Doubles Down On Greenland Threat But Rules Out Using Force
Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to annex Greenland, saying only the US could secure the Arctic territory, but ruled out using force..
Reeves UK Will Not Be Buffeted Around Amid Trump Tariff Threats
The UK will not be pushed around by Donald Trump’s tariff threats, Rachel Reeves said as she defended Sir Keir Starmer’s attempts to cool tensions over Greenland..
Landmark Study Paves The Way For Type 1 Diabetes Screening Among Children
NHS pre-diabetes clinics for children are to be set up after a “landmark” study confirmed the feasibility of using finger-prick blood test as a screening tool to spot the disease before symptoms arise..
Ads For Sunbed Firms Banned For Misleading And Irresponsible Safety Claims
Adverts for five tanning companies have been banned for making misleading and irresponsible claims about the safety of sunbeds..
New Stamps Mark 50th Anniversary Of First Commercial Concorde Flights
A new set of stamps and coordinated nose drop events will mark the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights..
Police Hit Back At Decision Not To Bring More Charges Against Nurse Lucy Letby
Police have hit out at the decision not to bring further charges against child killer nurse Lucy Letby..
Under 16s Social Media Ban And Overnight Curfews To Be Considered Liz Kendall
Overnight curfews and breaks to prevent “doomscrolling” will form part of the Government’s consultation on social media for children, which will also consider an Australian-style ban for under-16s..
Chinese Embassy Plan Approved By Government
China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from MPs and campaigners that it will be used as a base for spying and security crackdowns..
Wage Growth Falls As Unemployment Stays At Highest Level For Nearly Five Years
UK wage growth has fallen back once again while the unemployment rate has remained at the highest level for nearly five years as official figures reveal deepening jobs woes in the retail and hospitality sectors..
New NHS Advice On Childrens Eating Disorders
A child’s weight should not be the main focus when it comes to whether they qualify for help for an eating disorder, according to new NHS guidelines..
Water Companies To Undergo MOTs As Plans For New Regulator To Be Unveiled
Water companies will be required to carry out to infrastructure “MOTs” to prevent major failures under plans for a new industry watchdog, the Government has said..
Scottish Singer Jacob Alon Has Been Named The Winner Of The Brits Critic Choice Award
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards.
Scottish Singer Jacob Alon Has Been Named The Winner Of The Brits Critic Choice Award
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards.
Prostate Cancer Most Common Type In The UK
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, according to a new analysis..



































