Starmer pivots towards closer EU alignment after Trump’s remarks strained trust. He seeks a defence and economic pact to bolster Western security and growth, prioritises a summer summit, aims to help reopen a key maritime strait, and signals he will resist US pressure where UK‑EU interests align.
Ed Miliband is set to approve a major North Sea gasfield to bolster energy security amid regional tensions. The move would expand domestic supply and could create jobs, but critics say it conflicts with climate pledges and risks locking in fossil fuels.
A Hull funeral director, Robert Bush, admitted storing remains for months, giving families incorrect ashes, and pocketing cremation fees and funeral plan money. Police found dozens of uncremated remains. He faces jail, with investigators fearing many more families may have been affected.
Macron rebuked Trump for undermining Nato, urging seriousness and stability after erratic remarks, including threats of military action against Iran. He said the alliance relies on daily commitment, not slogans, and warned that careless words erode trust among members.
Marks & Spencer condemned a surge in retail crime, rebuking Sadiq Khan and Labour for weak enforcement. It called for tougher policing, transparency on outcomes, more prosecutions and better protection for staff, as retailers prepare for potential disruption this weekend.
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final are set to cost up to £8,000, despite earlier assurances they would be capped near £1,174. The steep rise leaves supporters facing premium prices and prompts scrutiny of the event’s pricing policy.
A Hull funeral director admitted giving families the wrong ashes and failing to store remains correctly, affecting dozens. The court heard of widespread mismanagement at the parlour. Relatives demand accountability; sentencing is awaited as regulators review industry safeguards.
A funeral director admitted in court to offences at his business, including failing to care for remains and giving families incorrect ashes. Relatives called for a lengthy prison term as the judge considered sentencing.
Charles III will privately press Trump on his state visit to stick with Nato and the UK–US security pact, highlighting the alliance’s value for European‑US stability. He aims to avoid a public row over any exit talk while creating space to improve relations with the PM.
Wes Streeting says he won’t yield to what he calls absurd demands by NHS resident doctors, insisting his 4.9% pay offer stands. He accuses the BMA of stalling and warns a proposed six-day strike could cost taxpayers £250m. He says pay would be 35.2% higher on average than four years ago.
Donald Trump threatened to quit NATO, branding the alliance a “paper tiger” amid friction with European partners. The remarks raised concern over Western security. In the UK, Starmer signalled warmer ties with Europe to safeguard defence cooperation and deterrence.
Trump threatened to pull the US from Nato amid a crisis at the Strait of Hormuz, saying severe action would continue until the waterway reopens. Tehran denied his claim of a truce. In London, Rachel Reeves condemned the lack of planning and warned of economic risks.
Donald Trump says he is “absolutely” considering pulling the US out of Nato, renewing criticism of allies over defence spending. Such a move would reshape transatlantic security and force European governments to rethink reliance on US guarantees.
Donald Trump says the US could leave Nato, branding the alliance ineffective and criticising the Royal Navy. He warned European allies to raise spending and support or face a pullout, and set out a tougher stance on Iran than the UK. His remarks cast doubt on Europe’s reliance on Washington.
Government has approved adding SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) to England’s newborn screening. The NHS change will identify cases at birth, enabling faster treatment and better outcomes, offering new protection for thousands of babies each year. Campaigners who pushed for the change welcomed the decision.
After Trump’s threat to quit Nato, European capitals warn it could fracture alliance security and embolden a hostile state. The UK is driving a diplomatic push with partners to reinforce defence ties and protect energy routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Airlines warn jet fuel shortages could disrupt flights within days, pushing up fares and putting millions of overseas holidays at risk. Carriers are planning contingency measures and urging government and suppliers to stabilise supplies to protect summer travel.
A veteran radio presenter has spoken after being removed by the BBC following allegations about personal conduct. He said he fully co-operated with police during a 2018 inquiry and thanked loyal listeners for their support since his dismissal.
Starmer sets a tilt to Brussels, seeking deeper UK‑EU cooperation on defence and the economy after Trump’s comments strained trust. He wants deals at a summer summit, coordination to secure key shipping lanes, and says Britain will resist US pressure where interests diverge.
The US president threatened to quit Nato, branding it a “paper tiger”, amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed Tehran had proposed a ceasefire, which it denies, and warned of further military action unless the waterway is reopened to stabilise energy markets.
Trump suggested he may not uphold Nato’s mutual-defence pledge for allies he deems underpaying, triggering alarm. UK figures reaffirmed firm backing for Nato and urged Europe to meet spending targets, warning such rhetoric emboldens adversaries and weakens collective security.