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....
Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a “clear plan” to exit the conflict....
UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM’s refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war....
Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party
The BBC understands Karl Turner had the Labour whip removed following his recent conduct....
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week....
Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of “everyday arguments” online....