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UK

This week
7th June 2026 - 9th June 2026
Henry Nowak
A UK student's killing reignited claims about two-tier policing this week, but do they stack up?
7 Jun
9.3k
Last week
31st May 2026 - 6th June 2026
Henry Nowak
Police in the UK pelted with projectiles at rally over college student's murder
Updated 2 Jun
16.6k
Last month
May 2026
Reform UK
Nigel Farage says Elon Musk is 'splitting the right' and could cost Reform UK a byelection win
25 May
14.5k
52
no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 16 May
6.6k
21
RELATED
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
16 May
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
14 May
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
UK
At least 11 arrested as thousands descend on London for two major protests
16 May
10.4k
The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
13.0k
63
Brexit
Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure and feel it has made break-up of UK more likely
15 May
7.4k
43
and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Updated 14 May
18.6k
60
RELATED
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
King's Speech
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
13 May
5.5k
6
Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
9.1k
17
They think it's all over...
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Jane Moore
13 May
5.1k
15
RELATED
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
12 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
hanging on in there
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
Updated 12 May
13.3k
52
RELATED
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Front pages of the UK newspapers today are brutal for Keir Starmer
12 May
Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as over eighty MPs and counting call on him to resign
11 May
Runners and Riders
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.
12 May
13.2k
26
Oh Keir
Challenge Starmer's leadership by Monday or I'll do it myself, Labour MP tells colleagues
Updated 10 May
12.9k
32
RELATED
Starmer brings Gordon Brown into government as he seeks reset after Labour's election losses
9 May
'Bloodbath', 'battering' and 'colossal defeat' - UK papers react to Labour's local election losses
9 May
Front Pages
'Bloodbath', 'battering' and 'colossal defeat' - UK papers react to Labour's local election losses
British prime minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to go after his party’s performance in England, Scotland and Wales.
9 May
8.8k
51
MV Hondius
Minister says HSE has been asked to plan for Irish passengers' return home from hantavirus ship
Updated 8 May
17.8k
46
UK
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham estate
Updated 8 May
7.7k
The Daily Poll
Will you be following the UK local elections?
7 May
7.2k
59
The Morning Lead
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Labour are under pressure from the left and the right – here’s when we’re expected to know the results of today’s elections.
7 May
15.0k
51
Border poll
United Ireland: On the contrary, Northern Ireland is not a burden, it brings fresh opportunities
Emma DeSouza
Updated 6 May
26.0k
55
dissent in the ranks
British media awash with reports of plots to oust Starmer as Labour leader
2 May
9.2k
49
The Daily Poll
How often (if ever) do you tip at bars and restaurants?
1 May
28.8k
104
April
April 2026
Special Relationship
King Charles calls for Nato unity and support for Ukraine in address to US Congress
Updated 28 Apr
19.1k
58
Under Pressure
Irishman Morgan McSweeney called before committee as Starmer remains under fire over Mandelson
Updated 22 Apr
12.7k
OLLY ROBBINS
Starmer still under pressure as sacked civil servant defends actions over Mandelson appointment
21 Apr
3.8k
10
prince of darkness
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Updated 20 Apr
7.8k
36
Antisemitism
Keir Starmer 'appalled' after another arson attack at London synagogue
19 Apr
4.6k
Epstein files
Keir Starmer facing mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson vetting decision
17 Apr
4.1k
16
Cancelled
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country
Updated 7 Apr
11.9k
ireland united
United Ireland: Irish language and culture are back, but what does the island's future look like?
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
6 Apr
12.2k
67
Backlash
Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
2 Apr
11.9k
28
UK
Scott Mills says he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 police probe over sex offences allegations
1 Apr
7.0k
March
March 2026
mandelson files
Met Police reviewing CCTV from the day Irishman Morgan McSweeney had his phone stolen
28 Mar
17.4k
Competition and Markets Authority
Just Eat among five firms under investigation by UK watchdog in 'fake reviews' crackdown
27 Mar
3.6k
Parenting
The UK tells parents: 'Keep screen time to one hour a day. Less is possible'
27 Mar
7.2k
33
Palestine Action
Met Police to resume arresting protesters for holding signs in support of Palestine Action
25 Mar
6.8k
The Daily Poll
Have you ever watched Saturday Night Live?
22 Mar
14.6k
35
Kent
Meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine rollout continues
22 Mar
5.0k
22
ira bombings
Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’
Updated 20 Mar
37.5k
FactCheck
Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases
20 Mar
4.3k
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