British politician. Prime Minister (2022–2024) and Conservative leader.
A Guardian survey reveals about 1 million young people in the UK are not in work, education or training, a figure that could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without action. Readers share practical advice on job hunting and staying resilient.
Namibia faces a costly road-safety crisis despite strong infrastructure. Fatalities exceed 400 annually, with vulnerable users bearing the brunt. Experts urge Safe System designs and careful deployment of speed-reduction measures on major roads, not highways.
Six years after Scotland's COVID-19 lockdowns, the pandemic's impacts linger, affecting hospital activity and education. Meanwhile, Thailand's 'Death Fest' promotes open conversations about mortality, emphasizing preparedness and environmental sustainability in burial practices.
The UK government has announced a roadmap for future fiscal devolution to give regional leaders control of a share of some national taxes. Officials are working to publish the plan in the autumn budget. The move aims to empower regional leadership, keep reforms fiscally neutral, and bolster ties with Europe to curb inflation and boost growth.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Westminster, demonstrating real-time battlefield feeds via iPad and highlighting Ukraine’s advanced drone and missile defense capabilities. He emphasized international cooperation, thanked the UK for a long-term support agreement, and linked Ukraine’s efforts to global security. Meanwhile, Trump criticized Western allies and NATO.
Rwanda is suing the UK at The Hague, claiming Britain breached a 2022 agreement by withholding payments and unilaterally ending the scheme. The UK argues Rwanda agreed to forgo payments in 2024. The arbitration could take months amid political and legal tensions.
The UK government has announced a moratorium on political donations via cryptocurrencies and introduced caps on donations from British citizens abroad. The move follows a review highlighting persistent foreign interference, including influence from Russia, China, Iran, and foreign-funded online ads. Reform UK faces calls to return crypto donations from overseas sources.
The UK has extended its border patrol agreement with France for two months to prevent migrant crossings after negotiations stalled over funding and safety concerns. French authorities recovered migrants from the water, with two fatalities reported. The deal, originally signed in 2023, aims to curb small boat crossings into the UK.
The UK government has been engaging social media companies to improve online safety for children. A consultation has received nearly 50,000 responses, with ongoing discussions about potential restrictions, including an Australia-style ban for under-16s. The government is considering measures to limit addictive features and AI chatbots, with decisions expected soon.
The UK has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which has created a rolling age ban that will permanently prevent anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco. The law has also granted ministers broad powers to regulate vaping — including flavours, packaging, displays and where vaping is allowed — and will tighten sales rules for under‑18s.
A small boat carrying 82 people has run aground near Hardelot after its engine failed overnight; two young women have been found dead inside the vessel and 16 people were rescued at sea. Dozens are injured, including three with severe burns; French authorities have opened an investigation while the UK-France policing deal is being rolled out.
The UK has renewed a three-year UK-France deal to curb Channel crossings, increasing French coastal policing and funding, while targeting migrants from 10 countries. The arrangement ties most funding to results and expands enforcement, with debates over safety and humanitarian impact continuing.
The Home Office has confirmed that 70 people crossed the English Channel by small boats on Friday, taking the total arrivals across nine years to exceed 200,000. The government points to a new deal with France and ongoing asylum revisions as measures to deter crossings, while opposition argues the system remains broken.
Labour figures have been facing internal pressure after local election losses, with leadership questions intensifying as Makerfield prepares for a by-election on June 18. Andy Burnham is contesting the seat, while Wes Streeting signals a shift in policy, including a wealth tax proposal.
The Treasury has sparked debate by discussing voluntary price caps on essentials, with M&S and other retailers pushing back. Ministers deny plans for mandatory caps while signaling potential measures to ease costs, amid ongoing inflation and competition in grocery markets.
The government has announced a temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% on tickets for attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums from June 25 to September 1. The
Labour figures are highlighting measures to ease the cost‑of‑living squeeze while facing internal dissent after recent election setbacks. By‑election campaigns in Makerfield and policy proposals vie for influence as government rhetoric emphasises delivering on promised changes.
Amazon’s UK tax contributions have risen by at least 20% to exceed £1 billion for 2025, driven by higher national insurance, corporation tax and business rates. The company employs about 75,000 in the UK and has announced about 16,000 global layoffs while planning a £40 billion UK investment through 2027, including drone delivery trials.
The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration has rejected Rwanda's financial claims over the collapsed UK–Rwanda asylum deal, finding diplomatic exchanges after the scheme's 2024 cancellation amounted to agreement not to pay two £50m tranches. The tribunal has dismissed all Rwandan claims and both governments have said the matter is concluded.
Anthropic is locked in high-stakes discussions with U.S. officials over export restrictions on its latest model, Fable, after reports that Amazon raised security concerns. Officials say a quick resolution is possible if Anthropic can demonstrate safeguards, but the path forward remains uncertain as negotiations continue this week.