A major US political figure’s silence is criticised for stoking controversy overseas, prompting renewed appeals from the West for robust engagement, amid claims that inaction empowers forces opposed to Western interests.
Labour’s leadership is under pressure after reversing a pledge on winter fuel support for older people, prompting ministerial warnings of potential delays, intra-party tensions, and urgent calls for a solution before the cold season.
A new report has revealed that hundreds of NHS bosses receive salaries surpassing the PM’s, including nearly 300 who are paid over £200,000, prompting concerns about the use of public funds.
RAF pilots are reportedly unwilling to disclose their experiences with unexplained airborne sightings, fearing professional repercussions and scepticism despite numerous witness accounts.
An investigation reveals that decades of recommendations from racism inquiries have largely gone unimplemented, fueling warnings of a self-perpetuating cycle that continues to undermine genuine progress.
Britain intends to request that Kosovo host small-boat arrivals who are refused permission to stay, broadening the list of overseas partners aimed at easing the pressure on domestic immigration systems and managing Channel crossings more effectively.
Senior executives in the energy sector caution that shale production could face a downturn, as falling prices and Opec’s decision to raise output lead to concerns over oversupply and prompt companies to reduce capital investments.
The beleaguered high-speed rail project faces new turmoil amid whistleblower allegations of large-scale tax fraud, with an official investigation raising doubts over cost management.
Trump has urged the PM to address a legal case involving an individual jailed for a social media post, and the White House confirms it is monitoring the situation.
Pollsters warn that Starmer’s shifts on contentious benefit policies may not be enough to recapture lost support, with sceptics suggesting they could deepen doubts over his leadership.