Early indications suggest Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could capture significant council seats at the expense of both major parties, prompting talks of potential coalitions while senior figures acknowledge there may not be sufficient time to recover before the local polls.
The Home Secretary intends to introduce a crackdown on potential care worker visa abuses, with Labour raising concerns about a ‘vanishing’ recruitment scam and calling for tighter oversight to prevent exploitation and fill workforce gaps.
Britain recorded its warmest start to May at 28°C, leading to unusual disruptions for travellers while authorities urged caution amid the prolonged hot spell.
Veterans have secured free overseas travel to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice, after ministers finally upheld a previously broken funding pledge.
Trump replaced his national security adviser following intense internal pressure from political allies, prompting speculation about new leadership and signalling a shift in policy priorities at the highest levels of his administration.
Speculation abounds about a supposed encounter between Prince Philip and a mysterious figure at Balmoral, sparking playful rumours and lively conversation.