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David Starkey: 'White culture' under threat comments draw controversy

The British historian made the inflammatory speech at the National Conservatism conference in London, attracting condemnation and accusations of racist rhetoric.

17/05/2023

World News

Tory anguish grows as more UK local election results come in

The vote is the first big test of Rishi Sunak's popularity, since becoming prime minister.

05/05/2023

United Kingdom

Majority of Brits want to stay part of ECHR, finds poll

The results are an embarrassment for the Eurosceptic newspaper that commissioned the survey.

02/05/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Slippery promise of 'control' steers the UK's radical migration policy

Perhaps the real reason we face a permacrisis is that some people benefit from it, including the politicians who like to present complex and nuanced issues in this simplified way – as problems that they can offer to "control", Rob McNeil writes.

07/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK interior minister in Rwanda for controversial migrant deal talks

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to underline her commitment to Britain's deal with Rwanda, which her predecessor Priti Patel struck in April 2022.

17/03/2023

United Kingdom

'Welcome to a filthy, littered dump called Britain'

Campaigners say the UK's rubbish "epidemic" is symptomatic of a "country in decline".

15/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK citizens lose most if country exits ECHR, warns expert

Britain's government has threatened to pull out of the landmark treaty in order to allow a crackdown on migration.

13/03/2023

United Kingdom

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

02/02/2023

Health news

‘Run into the ground’: How did Britain's NHS end up on life support?

Staff shortages, under-funding and a drive towards privatisation are all contributing factors, say campaigners, as nurses launch a new round of strikes.

18/01/2023

Culture news

Boris Johnson signs deal to write ‘memoir like no other’

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher Harper Collins to write a memoir, fueling speculation that he is considering a comeback

17/01/2023

United Kingdom

'Biggest crime since Holocaust': British MP suspended over COVID tweet

Conservative politician Andrew Bridgen had posted a series of comments on social media which his own party has described as "misinformation."

11/01/2023

United Kingdom

Scottish MPs approve controversial gender change law

Nicola Sturgeon's government had championed the reforms, which makes it easier for people to change their gender for legal purposes.

22/12/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson bags £1 million for speeches since resignation as UK PM

The scandal-plagued former British leader was paid between £215,000 and £277,000 per speech, according to a document published on Wednesday.

14/12/2022

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak admits 'mistakes were made' as he becomes UK PM

He was formally asked to form a government by King Charles on Tuesday afternoon, making Sunak the UK's 57th prime minister.

25/10/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson confirms he won't join the race to become UK's next PM

"This is simply not the right time", said former PM Boris Johnson, as he announced that despite supposedly securing enough support among Tory MPs, he will not stand in the leadership contest.

23/10/2022

United Kingdom

Sunak favourite to be named new UK PM as Johnson bounces back

Will Johnson stage a comeback? Or will the UK premiership go to someone else?

20/10/2022

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

Key takeaways from Liz Truss' speech after protestors steal headlines

The UK prime minister's address was interrupted by two Greenpeace activists with a banner reading 'Who voted for this?'

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court

Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK announces U-turn on plans to abolish top rate of income tax

"We get it, and we have listened," said UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, announcing the U-turn.

03/10/2022