Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a leadership bid as Labour tensions rise, with MPs divided and polls showing weak support for Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Lambeth Council’s overhaul of its Placement Policy means most homeless households could now be moved outside the borough, and in many cases beyond the southeast.
A new report finds that more than a third of Havering residents still feel unsafe, highlighting persistent local concerns despite recent security initiatives.
A judge ruled Shabana Mahmood and David Lammy violated Article 3 by failing to assess a segregated prisoner’s mental health, causing severe psychological harm.
The Lyric Hammersmith and Fulham returns with Jack and the Beanstalk, releasing first-look production images as the festive pantomime runs through 4 January 2026.
Edi Rama condemns UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for targeting 700 Albanian families, calling the policy “demagoguery” and harmful to UK–Albania ties.
Defence Secretary John Healey condemns a Russian spy ship’s laser threat to RAF pilots as the UK boosts defence with new munitions factories and readiness plans.
Russia says its air defenses intercepted Ukraine’s ATACMS targeting Voronezh, as Zelensky reports massive overnight attacks and rising casualties across Ukraine.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cloudflare has issued an apology following a widespread outage that disrupted major platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT, affecting millions globally. The tech firm identified a configuration error as the root cause and is taking steps
Wales (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings across Wales with temperatures expected to drop significantly, causing travel difficulties and safety concerns. Authorities urge residents to prepare for hazardous conditions including slippery roads and reduced visibility. Met
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against allegations of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during their meeting in Washington, dismissing the U.S. intelligence community’s assertions. Trump described Khashoggi as “extremely
Developers have moved to the next phase of plans for around 1,300 new homes on a golf course spanning Barking and Dagenham, marking a major housing push.