Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes....
Cooper to urge full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free and unhindered....
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The Prime Minister welcomed the ceasefire deal and said the UK would do “all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire”....
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments....
Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments....
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is “deeply concerning” the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments....
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks....
‘Not fit for purpose’ – the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase – first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid – has become a by-word for incompetence....
Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year....
UK to host virtual summit on Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper is due to convene a virtual meeting of foreign ministers, though the US is not expected to attend....