Labour says Reform ‘up to its neck in sleaze’ and demands investigation into donations
Labour has accused Reform UK of being “up to its neck in sleaze” as it called on the Electoral Commission to urgently investigate substantial donations made to the party by…
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
UK rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe…
Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas
Andy Burnham has said he will take a “pragmatic” approach to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, saying the government could not ignore the potential energy resources it…
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as part of his drive to transfer…
Supreme court says Palestine Action co-founder can challenge ban on group
The co-founder of Palestine Action has won permission to challenge the ban against the group at the UK’s highest court. The direct action group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation…
Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers
England’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out…
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs
MPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored, just under two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership. The party confirmed that this…
Greek police probe ‘foul play’ in death of woman found in suitcase
Greek police have said they are trying to determine whether foul play was involved in the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase. Elisabeth-Jane Ross,…
Families to no longer be housed in billionaire-owned tower after suffering without air con
As the fourth heatwave of the year hit the UK on Wednesday, Benice Bodah and her three teenage sons braced for more scorching temperatures inside their south-west London home. The…
Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates
There is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK but only from the conflict in the Middle East, which could keep oil prices high for much longer than…