UK Approves New North Sea Gas Drilling Project Off Scotland’s Coast
The UK government has approved plans to start drilling for gas off Scotland’s coast in the North Sea.
World
Trump says US ties with UK are better under Andy Burnham after UN meeting
US relations with the UK are better under new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Donald Trump said after the two leaders met at the UN General Assembly.
World politics
Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras
Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister a few weeks ago. Now he is also leaving his seat in the British Parliament.
World
Burnham unveils plan to cut homelessness by Christmas
Britain's newly elected Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday presented a plan to reduce homelessness in the country by Christmas.
World
British government announces tax cuts to save pubs from closing
British pubs must be saved through tax cuts, the British government announced on Thursday.
World politics
Ed Miliband set for foreign secretary role in Andy Burnham’s new government
A former party leader and a recently resigned defence minister - these are the most important names in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new British government.
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resignation
Andy Burnham has taken office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “Let us make this the moment when Britain begins to believe again, the moment when we regain hope,” says Burnham.
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Andy Burnham elected Labour leader vows to bring back hope
Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the Labour Party in the UK. In a speech, he said he is ready and promises to give the party back its hope.
World politics
Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, set to become UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the British Labour Party and is expected to become the country's new prime minister. The question is whether the "King in the North" will be as popular as prime minister as he was as mayor of Manchester.
World politics
UK to invest SEK 3.3 billion in Gripen jets for Ukraine, Starmer says
The UK is investing the equivalent of approximately SEK 3.3 billion in the delivery of Swedish Gripen jets to Ukraine, the British government says.
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Starmer backs FIFA probe after Argentina’s banned Falklands banner
Argentina's players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win over England with a banned banner. The team is now at risk of being punished by FIFA. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is now calling for an investigation into the incident.
Football
Andy Burnham poised to become Labour leader as MPs rally behind him
Around 350 of 404 Labour MPs have now backed Andy Burnham as the party’s next leader. This means it is practically certain that he will be the one, even though the nomination period does not end until Friday.
World
Man arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder probe released, police say
A man arrested in connection with the murder of British right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe has been released, the BBC reports.
World
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe, the BBC reports.
World politics
Burnham frontrunner as Labour chooses new leader after Starmer resignation
In the UK, the Labour Party has now opened nominations for the party leadership after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
World
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
All the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay. Other leaders have other plans for their revolvers.
Swedish politics
Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered a gun as a gift to each of the leaders attending the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
World politics
Pakistan, Britain and UN chief urge US and Iran to return to ceasefire
Mediating country Pakistan, Britain and the UN chief are urging the US and Iran to return to the agreement on a ceasefire.
ConflictsTop news
UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles
The UK will lead a European coalition to develop the next generation of long-range missiles, the British government has announced.
Conflicts
Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP, triggering by-election as Reform UK leader vows to run again
Nigel Farage, leader of the British right-wing populist party Reform UK, says he is resigning as MP for the Clacton constituency. But he is not giving up - and intends to run again.
World politics
Starmer apologizes for Britain’s forced adoption scandal involving 185,000 children
Britain is apologizing for decades in which unmarried mothers were forced to give up their children for adoption. It is a stain on our history, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
World
Britain to Boost Defence Spending by £15 Billion as Starmer Warns of Growing Threats
Britain must prepare for war to keep the peace, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. On Tuesday, a £15 billion increase in defence spending will be announced.
World
Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending
Andy Burnham - who is expected to become the next British prime minister in three weeks - may launch war bonds to raise more money for defense spending.
Business