Lord Mandelson to step down from UK’s House of Lords, Lord Speaker announces Lord Peter Mandelson has confirmed he will retire from the House of Lords amid mounting controversy over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations he passed sensitive UK government information. The announcement was made in the Upper Chamber by […]

UK government refers material to police after review of Mandelson–Epstein emails, Downing Street saysDowning Street confirms that the UK Cabinet Office has passed material to the police following a review of newly released emails involving Lord Peter Mandelson and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid allegations of improper handling of sensitive government information.

Starmer Says Mandelson ‘Should Not Be a Member of the House of Lords’ London, UK (Feb 2, 2026) British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly stated that Lord Peter Mandelson should no longer sit in the House of Lords nor use his title following renewed revelations about Mandelson’s links to the late convicted paedophile […]

An independent review into the practice of a former orthopaedic surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has concluded that nearly 100 children were harmed by his care, including many left with lifelong injuries, chronic pain or severe deformities. The surgeon, Yaser Jabbar, worked at the world-famous children’s hospital in central London from 2017 to […]

A 15‑year‑old boy has pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to the murder of 12‑year‑old Leo Ross, who was stabbed to death while walking home from school in the West Midlands last year, UK police and court sources reported. Leo Ross, aged 12 described by his family as “amazing, kind and loving.” Attack: Leo was […]

The UK government has reaffirmed its refusal to pay compensation to millions of women affected by historic changes to the state pension age, despite completing a fresh review of its earlier decision. The move has sparked anger from campaigners and opposition politicians. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told Parliament that, after reviewing new evidence, […]

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared that the United Kingdom’s relationship with China is now in a “good, strong place” following what he described as productive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high‑profile visit to Beijing the first by a British premier in eight years. Starmer’s visit to China marks a […]

British prosecutors, in the ongoing corruption trial of Diezani Alison‑Madueke, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, have alleged that she accepted luxury goods, high‑end properties, and other benefits from industry figures who sought to influence lucrative oil and gas contracts between 2011 and 2015. Alison‑Madueke who also served as President of the Organisation of the […]

Northern Ireland to Become First in UK to Introduce Graduated Driver Licensing for Learners Major new rules aimed at boosting road safety historic licence overhaul announced Northern Ireland’s government has confirmed plans to introduce a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system, making it the first part of the United Kingdom to implement these sweeping changes for […]

Revolution Bars’ parent company, The Revel Collective, is preparing to go into administration, a formal insolvency process in the UK that can lead to business restructuring or parts of it being sold off. The move puts up to around 2,200 jobs at risk across its network of pubs and bars. Administration is being pursued to […]

New National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II Will Feature Her Standing Statue The national monument planned to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II will include a statue of her standing, not on horseback, organizers have confirmed marking a key decision in the design of the long-anticipated memorial in central London. The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee […]

UK DECLINES TO SIGN UP TO TRUMP’S PEACE INITIATIVEUK won’t sign Trump’s “Board of Peace” today, citing Putin involvement concerns The United Kingdom announced it will not join the signing ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK supports […]

Keir Starmer Vows Not to Yield to Trump Over Greenland:UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly stated that he “will not yield” to US President Donald Trump’s pressure over Greenland. The statement comes in response to Trump’s ongoing insistence on acquiring the Danish territory, which has sparked significant controversy in Europe. Starmer’s comments underline the […]

Prince Harry Takes the Stand Against Daily Mail Publisher:Prince Harry has arrived at a London court to give evidence in his legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The Duke of Sussex is accusing the publisher of illegal information gathering, which allegedly violated his privacy.The court case, which has […]

NEW INTERCEPTION TACTICS AS CHANNEL CROSSINGS CONTINUEFrench officials say the action forms part of a broader shift in tactics agreed late last year with British authorities under mounting pressure to stem the surge in Channel crossings. Previously, police largely limited interventions to stopping boats while still on beaches before launch; the latest move marks a […]

UK approves plans for China’s “mega” embassy near London financial district despite security concernsLondon, UK The British government has approved plans for China to construct a vast new embassy complex in London, close to the capital’s financial district, despite strong objections from lawmakers, local residents and Chinese dissidents living in exile.The proposed development, described as […]

Hospitals under pressure as staffing shortages, strikes and IT failures hit services London, UK Hospitals facing the greatest levels of strain have warned they are battling a combination of staff shortages, industrial action by doctors and persistent IT system failures, raising fresh concerns about patient care and service delivery across the health system. An assessment […]

Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of control and media manipulationLondon, UK Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has publicly broken his silence on an escalating family rift, accusing his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of controlling behaviour, media manipulation and attempts to undermine his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz.In a rare and explosive interview, the eldest Beckham child […]

UK’s Chagos Islands handover “an act of great stupidity” after once backing itLondon/Washington U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a blistering critique of the UK Mauritius Chagos Islands agreement, calling Britain’s decision to cede sovereignty of the territory including the crucial Diego Garcia military base “an act of great stupidity.” The comments mark a sharp […]

English Beach Disappears Under Seas of French Fries & Onions After Container Ship Spill East Sussex, UK A stretch of beach in Eastbourne, southeast England has been transformed into a surreal landscape of uncooked French fries and onions after dozens of shipping containers plunged into the sea during recent storms, spilling their cargo along the […]

“There Is No Cure”: Patients Living in Fear of Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions People living with severe allergies have spoken about the daily fear of suffering anaphylactic shock, describing the condition as life-altering and unpredictable. One patient said there is “no cure” for their condition, explaining that they constantly live with anxiety after hearing stories of […]

Prince Harry Arrives at High Court for Legal Fight Against Daily Mail Publisher Prince Harry has arrived at London’s High Court as his legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail enters a key stage, centring on allegations of historical unlawful information gathering.The Duke of Sussex is among a group of high-profile claimants accusing […]

Labour MPs Urge Starmer to Consider Under-16 Social Media BanLabour MPs have urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, amid growing concerns about youth mental health and online safety.Lawmakers backing the proposal say social media platforms are exposing young users to harmful content, […]

Prince Harry Arrives at London Court for Legal Battle Against Daily Mail Publisher Prince Harry has arrived at a London court as proceedings begin in his legal case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper. The Duke of Sussex is among several high-profile figures bringing claims against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), accusing the publisher […]