The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2026 Spring Statement to the House of Commons yesterday. This Treasury update sets out the current fiscal trajectory of the United Kingdom, including the publication of independent forecasts. In a blow to the Government, the
The security status of British forces and assets in the Eastern Mediterranean has been raised following a “kinetic impact” at RAF Akrotiri, as Prime Minister confirms the US can use UK bases for military operations. Last night, an Iranian-manufactured long-range unmanned aerial
Gorton and Denton by-election result has sent shockwaves through Westminster in the early hours, as Hannah Spencer, Green Party candidate and professional plumber, won with 14,980 votes taking one of Labour’s safest seat. Ms Spencer’s 41 per cent vote share, secured the
Lord Peter Mandelson was arrested at his Camden home on Monday, February 23, 2026, by plain-clothes Metropolitan Police officers. The arrest followed a criminal investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office stemming from recently released Epstein files by the US Department
The last couple of weeks, have been dominated by one story, the release of the so-called Epstein Files – a massive cache of emails, images, messages from the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The messages, mentioning many well-known public figures, range from simple
The US defense industry is entering a major cybersecurity transition as new federal standards take effect in Washington in 2026. Stricter compliance requirements are reshaping supply chains and raising costs for contractors and small suppliers. Officials say the reforms are essential to
London police investigation enters a critical phase in 2026 as authorities expand evidence reviews and conduct additional interviews in the capital. Officials at New Scotland Yard confirm the inquiry remains active, with prosecutors assessing potential legal thresholds. The high profile case has
The Office for National Statistics delivered some rare good news this morning: UK inflation fell to 3.0% in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December and hitting its lowest level in nearly a year. On paper, it’s a welcome reprieve for households
The UK government has cancelled plans to postpone 30 local council elections later this year, saying they will proceed as previously scheduled for the 7th May. The reversal followed legal action by Reform UK, who argued the delay was unlawful and was
The government’s primary mission of economic growth has come under intense scrutiny today after official figures revealed a stagnant end to 2025, leaving total annual growth significantly lower than official forecasts. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows
London, February 11, 2026 — Parliament News — Nurses families fear UK immigration crackdown as fresh survey findings reveal rising anxiety among overseas healthcare professionals working across Britain. The study highlights growing concern that tighter dependent visa rules could separate families and
Almost exactly ten years since David Cameron first announced the Brexit referendum, the man at the helm of “The Rock”, who has endured a marathon of constitutional tightrope-walking, now finds himself on the precipice of a historical irony. A staunch advocate for
