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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer are discussing closer ties with the EU amid economic pressures. Sunak emphasizes maintaining red lines, while Starmer signals openness to rejoining the customs union, reflecting ongoing debates over Brexit's economic impact and future relationship with Europe.
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As of November 2025, the UK faces a worsening housing crisis with social housing waits extending up to 200 years in some areas. The government has cut affordable housing quotas in London from 35% to 20% to accelerate construction, while plans to move asylum seekers from costly hotels to disused military barracks have sparked local opposition and cost concerns. Despite increased construction starts, current rates fall far short of Labour's 1.5 million homes target, with social housing delivery particularly lagging.
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West Midlands police issued an apology after allegations that they falsely claimed Maccabi Tel Aviv fans threw members of the public into a canal and targeted Muslim communities in Amsterdam to justify banning Israeli supporters from a Birmingham match. Dutch authorities challenged these claims, raising questions about the police assessment and political influence.