21 h. ago Hundreds of British students face expulsion from Harvard as ‘vindictive’ Trump bans overseas recruitment

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer and ambassador Peter Mandelson told to warn US President not to make UK students ‘victims’ of his politics

Politics

42 h. ago Keir Starmer issued 'crossroads' warning after food bank use skyrockets

Food bank charity the Trussell Trust joined The Division Bell podcast to emphasise the urgent need for the government to act in response to increasing levels of poverty

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53 h. ago Biggest reset of prisons in 30 years as plans call for MAJOR jail time change

Keir Starmer has been warned he must 'act with bravery' after years of political demands to be 'tough on crime' have resulted in a huge overcrowding crisis in prisons

Events

3 d. ago Diane Abbott warns Keir Starmer winter fuel payment like Thatcher's poll tax and 'she was gone in a year'

The veteran Labour MP strongly criticised the controversial policy which the Government is believed to now be reconsidering

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer warns rebellious Labour MPs that Reform is now their 'main rival' and they have a 'moral duty' to stop Nigel Farage becoming PM

The Prime Minister lashed out at the Reform leader as 'a state-slashing, NHS-privatising Putin apologist' as faced the Parliamentary Labour Party.

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4 d. ago 'You ain't seen nothing yet!': Former UK borders chief warns lengthy queues at EU airports will be WORSE for Brits despite Keir Starmer claiming victory on e

Tony Smith, who was previously director general of UK Border Force, warned about the looming impact of new entry requirments being imposed by Brussels.

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5 d. ago Guinness owner hit by US trade tariffs, Just Eat takeover agreed and AI assisted shopping surge

From Just Eat’s £3.4bn sale and Diageo’s warning over US tariffs, to progress in Keir Starmer’s EU talks, a threat to UK gas storage, record house prices and a surge in AI-assisted shopping – here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

5 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer warned he risks Brexit vote betrayal if he agrees new deal to put the UK back under EU control in new 'Surrender Summit'

The Prime Minister is today set to sign an agreement that will mean Britain must once more follow EU laws and abide by its judges' rulings.

Events

5 d. ago Labour MP warns Keir Starmer starvation in Gaza will 'be on us' if UK doesn't act

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan - who has previously worked as a medic in the region - said food is being used as a 'weapon of war' as Israel's fresh wave of airstrikes claims another 103 lives

Events

8 d. ago Keir Starmer warns Putin must 'pay the price' after shameful peace talk snub

Keir Starmer will meet around 40 leaders at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania, today, where they will discuss ways to turn the screws on Putin's war machine

Events

8 d. ago Starmer and European leaders in talks to ramp up pressure on Putin at summit

Starmer says Putin must ‘pay the price’ for delaying peace ahead of talks with European leaders.

Politics

1 week ago Labour's AI plans 'a total mess' as Keir Starmer is warned to 'change course' and protect Britain's world

Labour peers defied the PM this week to push through an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that gives artists, writers and creators greater protection from the threat of AI.

Events

1 week ago Home secretary grilled over Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ immigration remark

Yvette Cooper refused four times on Tuesday to repeat Sir Keir Starmer’s “island of strangers” warning about the risks of sky-high migration into the UK.

Society

1 week ago Keir Starmer hit by growing backlash for 'island of strangers' warning on immigration to Britain

London MPs have heavily criticised the Prime Minister over his language

Events

1 week ago London MPs slam Keir Starmer for 'island of strangers' warning on immigration to Britain

The PM was hit with a growing backlash after unveiling immigration reforms

Events

1 week ago Keir Starmer LIVE: PM warns UK risks 'becoming island of strangers' in major press conference

The Prime Minister's address from Downing Street comes as the Government sets out its long-awaited plans to drive down net migration with tough new visa rules

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer warned disability benefit cuts 'impossible to support' by over 40 Labour MPs

In a letter the group of 42 MPs said the planned cuts to disability benefits represent the 'biggest attack on the welfare state since George Osborne ushered in the years of austerity'

Events

2 w. ago Starmer ignored nuclear watchdog when he blamed regulations for delays

Office for Nuclear Regulation told government that claims about reactor delays in press release were ‘not true’Keir Starmer ignored warnings from his nuclear safety watchdog that it was wrong to blame regulations for delays building new reactors when he launched a plan to revive the nuclear power industry.The prime minister unveiled the nuclear renaissance strategy in February and said investment had slumped because the industry was “suffocated by regulations”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer given benefit cuts warning by Welsh First Minister

Eluned Morgan, Wales's Labour First Minister, is expected to break ranks over the party's controversial decision to slash the disability benefits bill in a major speech on Tuesday

Events

2 w. ago What next for Labour after local elections? Warnings for Keir Starmer from his own party

One of Labour's metro mayors has warned losses in South Yorkshire are the "canary in the coalmine" - while a north east MP said the party needs a "change of plan" more than a "Plan for Change"

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