Simon Case, the UK’s top civil servant, has announced his resignation due to health concerns. After receiving medical treatment for a neurological condition over the past 18 months, Case, 45, will step down by the end of the year. In his statement,
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to protect public services and rejected the idea of austerity as Labour’s first annual conference in 15 years as a governing party begins in Liverpool. After Labour’s landslide victory over the Conservatives, Starmer aims to
Nigel Farage has pledged to steer Reform UK towards a more professional future, distancing the party from extremism and bigotry. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Birmingham, Farage highlighted the party’s evolution after winning its first MPs in July, noting that
The Labour government has confirmed the scrapping of the planned £40 million renewal of the contract for what they are calling Rishi Sunak’s VIP helicopter service. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that it will not be renewing the helicopter service, used extensively
The call for a ceasefire in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasizing that “the time for a Gaza ceasefire deal is now.” This statement comes during a significant visit to Israel alongside French Foreign Minister
In a significant development in UK politics, suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones has been remanded in custody following his charge of encouraging violent disorder. The charge is linked to comments he made during a counter-protest in Walthamstow, London, raising concerns about the
In a significant shift in labor policy, the Labour government has commenced the process of dismantling Conservative-era rules that imposed stringent restrictions on strike actions by various public sector workers, including teachers, firefighters, and train staff. This move comes as part of
New UK Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, has vowed to immediately "fix the foundations" of Britain's economy, fueled by onshore wind power and house building, after her Labour party won power.
Rishi Sunak has announced his interim shadow cabinet following a devastating loss for the Conservative Party in the recent general election, which saw them drop to a historic low of 121 MPs after losing 251 seats to Labour. Significant changes in leadership
LONDON — The U.K.’s opposition Labour Party has achieved a significant parliamentary majority in the general election, unseating the Conservative Party after 14 years in power. In the early hours of Friday, Labour surpassed the threshold needed to govern independently as outgoing