Politics
- The King of the North needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10by Chris Blackhurst on May 25, 2026 at 4:45 am
Andy Burnham’s vision for nationalisation exposes the gap between ambition and affordability with the bond markets quietly deciding what’s really achievable, writes Chris Blackhurst
- Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest loomsby David Hughes on May 24, 2026 at 9:46 pm
The Tesla boss posted a series of messages backing Restore Britain on his social media platform X.
- Londoners hit with £2.5million bill as West Ham relegatedby Rachael Burford on May 24, 2026 at 5:13 pm
Cost to taxpayer for operating London Stadium to escalate as West Ham are relegated
- Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as ‘time is on our side’by David Hughes on May 24, 2026 at 3:14 pm
The US president had previously suggested a deal was close to being finalised.
- Missile attacks on Ukraine demonstrate Putin’s ‘weakness’, Cooper saysby David Hughes on May 24, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones overnight into Sunday, with Kyiv the main target.
- Starmer ally warns Labour against ‘fantasy politics’ in battle to replace himby David Hughes on May 24, 2026 at 10:37 am
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said a debate about the party’s future must not distract from efforts to improve the country.
- Starmer welcomes progress on possible US-Iran dealby David Hughes on May 24, 2026 at 9:53 am
The Prime Minister said any agreement must ensure the ‘unconditional and unrestricted’ access to the Strait of Hormuz for shipping.
- Brent Labour does deal with Tories after Starmer bans party from working with Greensby Rachael Burford on May 24, 2026 at 9:31 am
Seven London councils - Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark - fell from Labour to no overall control at the local elections on May 7
- Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to ‘unite’ ahead of vote on holding indyref2by Rachel Keenan on May 24, 2026 at 8:35 am
MSPs will vote on a motion on Tuesday to decide if Scotland will request the UK Government to allow another referendum.
- MPs raise concerns over ‘climate of fear’ in live music industryby Rosie Shead on May 24, 2026 at 6:12 am
They called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.
Latest headlines.
- Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.
- Counter-terror police investigating ‘Iran-backed firebombing’
Four vehicles set on fire outside London synagogue in ‘anti-Semitic hate incident’
- Piastri says failed tyre gamble made McLaren look 'like idiots'
McLaren boss Andrea Stella defended a failed Canadian Grand Prix tyre gamble despite Oscar Piastri admitting the episode made the team look "like idiots".
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Top Stories.
- Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.
- Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.
- Body found after boy, 15, went missing in nature reserve lake
The boy was seen getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln earlier, police say.