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Reform UK Wins By-Election in Northwestern England

Reform UK Wins By-Election in Northwestern England

Fri 2 May 2025 09:00 CEST

The new far-right party Reform UK has won a by-election in northwestern England. The victory was narrow and does not change any power balance, but still shakes up British politics

Israel Revokes Visas for 27 French Politicians Over Palestine Stance

Israel Revokes Visas for 27 French Politicians Over Palestine Stance

Mon 21 Apr 2025 01:56 CEST

Israel's government has decided to withdraw the visas for 27 French politicians who were to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories starting next week.

Ed Sheeran and Music Icons Urge UK to Boost Music Education Funding

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Ed Sheeran and Music Icons Urge UK to Boost Music Education Funding

Sun 23 Mar 2025 19:00 CET

Ed Sheeran has written an open letter to the British government where he urges for "immediate and long-term financing of music education".

The Decision: A Pint of Beer Secured for the Brits

The Decision: A Pint of Beer Secured for the Brits

Sat 8 Mar 2025 19:00 CET

A beer served in a pint measure – thus barely 0. 57 liters – has been secured for the future at British pubs

British Minister: Budget Rules Remain Unchanged

British Minister: Budget Rules Remain Unchanged

Sat 11 Jan 2025 17:23 CET

Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is on a charm offensive in China. Regarding the economic anxiety at home, she says that the main lines of the state budget from last autumn are "non-negotiable"

More and more migrants are crossing the English Channel

More and more migrants are crossing the English Channel

Wed 1 Jan 2025 15:49 CET

The number of migrants who attempted to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom increased sharply in 2024 compared to the previous year.

New Zealand's economy is taking a step back.

New Zealand's economy is taking a step back.

Thu 19 Dec 2024 06:03 CET

Very even in the Irish election

Very even in the Irish election

Fri 29 Nov 2024 23:07 CET

It appears to be as evenly divided as expected in the Irish parliamentary election. In the exit poll published, the three largest parties all seem to get between 19 and 21 percent of the votes, and now coalition negotiations await

Closer to British law on active euthanasia

Closer to British law on active euthanasia

Fri 29 Nov 2024 15:32 CET

The British parliament has voted for a first step towards legalizing active euthanasia in England and Wales. However, the road is still long to a final yes

Wealthy individuals taxed in sharp British budget

Wealthy individuals taxed in sharp British budget

Wed 30 Oct 2024 15:18 CET

Starmer's Chief of Staff Resigns

Starmer's Chief of Staff Resigns

Sun 6 Oct 2024 16:58 CEST

Sue Gray, disputed chief of staff to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is leaving.

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

Wed 2 Oct 2024 20:44 CEST

Keir Starmer is crawling to the cross and paying for some of the gifts he received since he became British Prime Minister in July - including tickets to see Taylor Swift.

Setback for Starmer at the party congress

Setback for Starmer at the party congress

Wed 25 Sept 2024 15:12 CEST

Political Scientist: Stabbing Murders Became a Spark

Political Scientist: Stabbing Murders Became a Spark

Tue 6 Aug 2024 04:59 CEST

The outbreaks of violence in many British cities following the Southport incident will be a balancing act for the fresh Labour government to handle. At the same time, it is difficult to determine who is behind the violence, according to political scientist Nicholas Aylott

"Black Hole" Forces Brits to Save

"Black Hole" Forces Brits to Save

Tue 30 Jul 2024 08:55 CEST

The UK's new Finance Minister Rachel Reeves warns that tough decisions are required to reduce public expenditure and increase taxes.

The UK to Save Billions

The UK to Save Billions

Mon 29 Jul 2024 06:08 CEST

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Thu 18 Jul 2024 08:49 CEST

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford.

Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

Wed 17 Jul 2024 17:40 CEST

Around 40 different reforms were promised when King Charles read out the new British Labour government's declaration of government.

Blair to Starmer: Control Migration

Blair to Starmer: Control Migration

Sun 7 Jul 2024 16:43 CEST

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

Sun 7 Jul 2024 01:08 CEST

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Minister David Lammy is on his first European tour. On Sunday, he travelled to Sweden

Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Sat 6 Jul 2024 11:05 CEST

Keir Starmer scraps the previous government's far-reaching plans to send people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. The Rwanda project was dead and buried even before it began, he says to reporters at his first press conference as the UK's new Prime Minister

After Election Debacle: They Can Take Over the Tories

After Election Debacle: They Can Take Over the Tories

Sat 6 Jul 2024 08:26 CEST

Rishi Sunak steps down as Tories leader after the party's catastrophic election. Who can take his place? In British media, wild speculation is already underway

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Fri 5 Jul 2024 20:47 CEST

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a rapid start to the job by presenting a range of ministers in the new Labour government. The country is getting its first female Finance Minister in Rachel Reeves

Catastrophic defeat for the Scottish Nationalist Party

Catastrophic defeat for the Scottish Nationalist Party

Fri 5 Jul 2024 19:06 CEST

The Scottish nationalist party SNP has suffered a catastrophic defeat. The result is the worst since 2010, and means that a new referendum on independence is far away