Trump yet to make ‘final determination’ on Iran war despite discussions May 30, 2026 US president Donald Trump is yet to make his ‘final determination’ on the war in Iran, despite holding a meeting with advisers on Friday to reach a decision on extending the ceasefire. Trump is yet to decide whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, [...]
Burnham would end asylum hotel contracts if he was PM, allies say May 30, 2026 Andy Burnham would end the multibillion-pound asylum accommodation contracts if he became prime minister, according to allies of the Labour leadership hopeful. Since March, the Home Office has had the opportunity to trigger a break clause in the ten-year contracts it signed with three private companies which are responsible for sourcing accommodation. The clause allows [...]
Palantir ‘should challenge Sadiq Khan in court’ over blocked Met Police contract May 25, 2026 American tech firm Palantir should challenge Sadiq Khan in court after the London mayor blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police, former government legal officer Sir Michael Ellis has said. Sir Michael Ellis KC, a former Tory attorney general under Liz Truss, said Khan’s decision is “an extraordinary intervention, which may be susceptible to [...]
‘Economically reckless’ – Streeting calls for wealth tax ‘that works’ in pitch for leadership May 21, 2026 Wes Streeting has called for a “wealth tax that works” as the former health secretary sets out his stall ahead of an expected Labour leadership contest later this year. Streeting resigned from the cabinet earlier this month and has confirmed that he would stand in a contest to oust Sir Keir Starmer, though he has [...]
Former Tory MP set to call Sunak in libel spat with Hancock May 20, 2026 The Court of Appeal is set to hear the latest chapter in a libel claim brought by expelled Tory MP Andrew Bridgen against former ex-health minister Matt Hancock MP. The legal battle between the ex-politicians erupted in January 2023, when Hancock posted on social media about Bridgen after the Tories suspended him over a “disgraceful” [...]
Reeves to protect energy and infrastructure projects from court challenges May 20, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is drawing up reforms to give parliament the power to insulate essential energy and infrastructure projects from court challenges. The government is expected to put forward plans to keep the projects safe from judicial review. “For too long, vital infrastructure delivery has been delayed by judicial reviews of projects,” a Treasury spokesperson [...]
City analysts brand SNP food price cap ‘hair brained’ May 19, 2026 Top city analysts have slammed the SNP’s pledge to cap food prices as “hair brained,” as the party’s leader refuses to walk back from the policy. City broker Shore Capital said the SNP’s proposals to cap the prices of some foods would risk diminishing choice, hampering investment in Scotland’s food industry and could even threaten [...]
Kemi Badenoch warns of ‘Burnham premium’ on mortgages May 17, 2026 Kemi Badenoch has warned that Andy Burnham would saddle the UK with a “Burnham premium” on mortgages and borrowing costs as Labour’s leadership crisis continues following the mayor’s planned return to Westminster. The Conservative leader seized on mounting speculation around Burnham’s ambitions after the Makerfield by-election became the latest flashpoint in Labour’s increasingly public civil [...]
Andy Burnham plots Westminster return warning Labour has ‘let people down’ May 17, 2026 Andy Burnham has moved a step closer towards a return to Westminster after confirming that winning the forthcoming Makerfield by-election would be the “first stage” in a wider bid to reshape Labour. The Greater Manchester mayor has repeatedly distanced himself from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, criticised Britain’s economic direction over the past 40 years and [...]
‘I’ll be standing’: Streeting gears up to join leadership race as Burnham vows to save Labour May 16, 2026 Former health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed he will join any potential leadership race, as pressure piles on Starmer’s premiership. Speaking to Sky News, Streeting spoke of his intention to join the race. He said: “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I’ll be standing.” He went on to [...]