Starmer In Crisis As Top Mandarin Quits
Keir Starmer is fighting to hold onto Downing Street after the top Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins resigned overnight, taking the fall for the Peter Mandelson scandal. Newly released documents confirm Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to Washington despite failing security vetting over his Epstein ties, with officials overriding the recommendation. Starmer insists he […]
Starmer Refuses to Join Trump’s Hormuz Blockade
Britain has broken publicly with Washington over the Hormuz blockade. Prime Minister Starmer told BBC Radio 5 Live this morning: “We’re not supporting the blockade and we’re not getting dragged into the war.” France, Spain and Turkey have also rejected Trump’s move. Trump responded by comparing Starmer to Neville Chamberlain and accusing Britain of cowardice. […]
UK Hosts 35-Nation Hormuz Summit Today Without The US
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual meeting of 35 countries today to plan the post-war reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without US participation. The conference brings together France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, the UAE and others who signed a declaration committing to restoring freedom of navigation. Starmer warned […]
Counter-Terror Police Probe Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances
Counter-terror police are investigating an arson attack on ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish volunteer emergency service, after several vehicles were set on fire in Golders Green, north London. Police said the blaze is being treated as a hate crime, while specialist counter-terror officers have taken the lead because of the seriousness of the incident. […]
UK Government Creates Police Unit to Protect Election Candidates
The British government has established a new national police unit to target individuals who threaten or harass election candidates ahead of the May elections. The specialised team will focus on investigating intimidation, abuse and online threats directed at candidates during the campaign period. Officials say the move is designed to protect democratic participation and ensure […]
Drivers Urged to Save Fuel as Oil Prices Surge
The AA and RAC are advising motorists to conserve fuel and avoid non essential journeys amid fears that rising global oil prices could soon push petrol costs higher. The warning comes as tensions in energy markets drive crude prices upward, raising concerns that UK forecourts may soon reflect the increase. Motoring groups say drivers should […]
Sadiq Khan Approves Pedestrianisation of Oxford Street
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has formally approved plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, one of the capital’s busiest shopping destinations. The decision aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut pollution and improve safety for shoppers and visitors. Supporters say the move will boost retail and create a cleaner, more attractive environment. Critics, however, warn it could increase […]
UK Weighs Retaliation After Trump Tariff
Downing Street has refused to rule out retaliatory tariffs on the United States after Donald Trump announced a 15 percent global tariff on imports. Officials said all options remain under review as they assess the potential impact on British businesses and consumers. The proposed US tariff could affect a wide range of goods and place […]
Farage Says Lowe Expelled Over Deportation Push
Nigel Farage has addressed Rupert Lowe, stating that Lowe’s expulsion from Reform UK was directly linked to his calls for mass deportations. Farage said the remarks crossed a line and did not reflect the party’s official policy. The dispute highlights internal tensions within Reform UK as it seeks to balance hardline rhetoric with broader electoral […]
High Court Rules Palestine Action Ban Unlawful
The High Court of Justice has ruled that the UK government acted unlawfully in banning the pro Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Shabana Mahmood said the government will appeal the decision. Despite the ruling, the ban will remain in place pending a further hearing scheduled for February 20. The judgment sets […]