Politics
Accessible Public Transport Could Generate £176bn Economic Boost
Accessible public transport in the UK could unlock £176bn in economic growth by removing barriers for 2.8m dis...
OpenAI Skips Inspection of Stargate UK Project Site
OpenAI's absence from critical site inspections casts doubt on £20bn UK AI datacentre investment commitment in...
Burnham Pledges to Transform No 10 'Boys Club' Culture
Andy Burnham commits to ending factional briefings at No 10, creating more meritocratic workplace culture, say...
Elon Musk's UK Politics Posts Outpaced SpaceX IPO Content
Guardian analysis reveals Elon Musk posted twice as often about UK race and immigration compared to SpaceX dur...
Reform Council's Union Flag Scheme Fails to Secure Any Sponsors
Reform UK's £75,000 union flag initiative in Nottinghamshire has attracted zero sponsors. The council-led proj...
Parents Urged to Limit Child Photo Sharing Online Amid AI Abuse Risk
UK authorities warn parents about dangers of sharing children's images publicly online due to rising AI-genera...
Starmer Cautions Burnham: Diplomacy Cannot Be Deprioritized
Starmer warns Burnham that diplomatic commitments cannot be reduced. PM discusses his resignation decision in...
Burnham Leadership Bid Sparks Labour Democracy Concerns
Labour party bosses face warnings over Burnham's uncontested leadership bid. Members express frustration about...
Defence Spending Reallocations Could Eliminate 10,000 UK Jobs
Analysis reveals defence spending increases funded by infrastructure cuts may cost the UK 10,000 jobs, contrad...
Burnham Pledges Cost of Living Relief as PM
Andy Burnham commits to reducing business rates, controlling utilities, and free bus travel for youth if elect...
Badenoch Calls on Burnham to Reject Defence Spending Plan Amid Funding Row
Badenoch demands Burnham condemn defence investment scheme as No 10 defends credibility. Ministers clash over...
Burnham Vows Action on Rochdale Grooming Gang Deportation
Andy Burnham, Labour leader-in-waiting, pledges to explore all options to close legal loopholes preventing dep...
UK-US Trade Deal May Cause 229,000 Deaths in England
Analysis shows UK-US trade deal could force NHS to divert £45bn from services, causing over 229,000 excess dea...
Burnham Faces £4.7bn Defence Budget Gap from Starmer's Plan
Andy Burnham must find £4.7bn for defence spending after Keir Starmer's £298bn four-year investment plan. New...
Asylum Seekers Rejected Under Stricter Laws May Stay in UK
Over half of asylum seekers rejected under tightened human rights laws are expected to remain in the UK, accor...
Northern Powerhouse Rail lacks viable delivery strategy, MPs caution
Parliamentary committee warns Northern Powerhouse Rail project risks HS2-style setbacks with inadequate cost p...
Slot Machines Tax Rise £460m Burnham Gambling Reform
Labour's Andy Burnham could impose £460m tax on high-street slot machines and casinos. Thinktank shows 43% pub...
Defence Secretary Secures £1.5bn for UK Drone Programme
Dan Jarvis obtains £1.5bn additional funding for drone development to counter threats from Russia and Iran, re...