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Farage has retained Clacton in a by-election, winning with a large share amid a 34-candidate field. He has faced questions over a £5 million donation linked to an MPs’ standards probe, and Britain faces potential recalls if investigations proceed.
The National Audit Office has disclosed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate while paying a peppercorn rent. The report notes it does not reveal how much rent was charged or income generated. The findings prompt MPs to press for reform and a public inquiry into royal finances. The issue is part of wider scrutiny of royal housing arrangements and the Crown Estate.
British, French and German ambassadors have met Russian officials to press for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv after the E3 leaders backed Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face summit. Moscow has rejected meeting before a deal is agreed and continues to strike and be struck by Ukrainian long-range and drone attacks that have disrupted Russian supply lines and fuel deliveries to Crimea.
Two passenger trains bound for London collided near Bedford on Friday evening. One driver has died, and dozens are injured with hospital treatment ongoing. RAIB and British Transport Police are investigating as officials urge patience while facts are gathered.
The monarchy remains under public and parliamentary scrutiny as new royal accounts disclose how much tax the King has paid and how royal funds are allocated. The Sovereign Grant, Duchy of Lancaster income, and private assets are outlined, with transparency urged amid ongoing questions about deductibles and private wealth.
Andy Burnham has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer and is using a Manchester speech to press a major devolution agenda. He has proposed shifting decision‑making and parts of the prime ministerial operation north, a 10‑year mission on living standards and changes to public procurement to favour British jobs.
Andy Burnham has secured overwhelming MP backing and appears poised to become Labour's leader and prime minister, with nominations advancing and a potential coronation by mid-July. Al Carns has ruled himself out, leaving Burnham as the sole declared candidate as nominations continue and a parliamentary hustings looms.
Prince Harry has had an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace withdrawn at the last moment as a High Court judgment against Associated Newspapers Limited looms. He had previously accepted the offer after arranging new security, but Buckingham Palace says the hospitality and staffing will not be available and the changes could affect the King’s position. The Duke is travelling to the UK for Invictus events while his legal case continues.
A European heatwave has intensified, with records shattered across multiple countries. New analyses attribute a substantial share of heat-related deaths to human-caused climate change, while authorities warn of ongoing health and infrastructure pressures as temperatures stay high.
Prince Harry has visited the UK this month for charity and Invictus events and has met King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove. The meeting has allowed Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, to see their grandfather for the first time since 2022. The trip has followed his loss in a High Court privacy case and a dispute over state-funded security for his family.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday have won a high court ruling in their legal battle over alleged unlawful information gathering. Seven claimants, including Prince Harry and Doreen Lawrence, have lost their cases, with bills potentially reaching around £50 million. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between the press and public figures.
Andy Burnham has been installed as prime minister and has promised immediate measures to give households "breathing room" on the cost of living. He has begun selecting a cabinet, signalled support for new North Sea drilling, and faces immediate fiscal and defence funding gaps that his first autumn Budget must fill.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour leader at a special conference in London and will become prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally resigns to the King. Burnham has secured overwhelming support from Labour MPs, pledged a "distinctively Labour" government, and promised to devolve power, tackle social care and focus on growth outside London.
The Queen has announced a new initiative to gift a special edition of Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures to every year 6/P6 child this Christmas, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. The move aims to bolster children's reading enjoyment as part of the Queen's literacy advocacy. The book, Waterstones Book of the Year 2023, will include a personal message from the Queen.
Andy Burnham has become Labour leader following a political surge that has installed him as the UK’s prime minister-designate. The transition begins with formalities at Buckingham Palace and culminates in a Downing Street address after polling and a party mandate shaped by recent local elections.
The new Labour leader, Andy Burnham, has delivered a nationwide address outlining priorities for restoring government credibility and easing the cost of living. He frames his tenure as a call for honesty, reflection, and a cautious path to steady governance, with a pledge to deliver tangible improvements.
A new Prime Minister has accepted the King's invitation to form a government. He has vowed to raise standards, end rough sleeping, reduce the welfare bill, and push a 10-year plan to restore stability and build a preventative state. He is also reshuffling the cabinet and outlining measures to ease the cost of living in the coming days.
The Labour leadership has appointed John Healey as chancellor, with Andy Burnham promising rapid moves to cut living costs and boost growth, while reshaping defence and economic policy. Cabinet changes reflect a broader reshuffle aimed at reunifying Labour after leadership transitions.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken office, meeting the King and announcing a 10-year plan to stabilize the economy, end rough sleeping, and decentralize power. He has reshuffled the cabinet, replacing Starmer loyalists with allies, and pledged to re-industrialise Britain while facing a challenging economy and mounting debt.
UK prime minister Andy Burnham has taken office and pledged to deliver real change while promising a fully funded package to ease the cost of living. He is reshaping the cabinet, signaling a shift from the Starmer era, with Healey as chancellor and a plan to lay out a 10-year vision for Britain. Markets reacted with caution as investors weigh higher borrowing against intervention in the economy.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has opened in Glasgow, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla attending. The event features a time-travel Tardis entrance, a garden stage, 74 nations parading, and a rotation of Scottish cultural moments amid budget constraints.
Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina has said she will return to Bangladesh, insisting she must answer to her people. Speaking via videolink from New Delhi on the second anniversary of the 2024 uprising, she has pledged to confront the charges against her while Bangladesh seeks extradition and India says the request is under review. A memorial museum marks the uprising as Dhaka and New Delhi navigate a fragile reengagement.
Princess Eugenie has welcomed her third child, a baby girl, in Lisbon. The birth follows the announcement of Eugenie’s pregnancy in May and the couple’s decision to delay naming the child. The baby weighs 6lb 9oz, and the couple’s other children are August and Ernest.