A safe Labour seat in Greater Manchester is set to be vacated, creating a route for Andy Burnham to return to Westminster and potentially mount a leadership bid. The prospect has angered Starmer allies and could face competition from Nigel Farage.
Donald Trump says he has a framework deal over Greenland after talks with NATO’s chief, shelving tariff threats against Britain and others. He ruled out using force and hinted at generous incentives for residents. Markets rose on hopes of a negotiated path and calmer transatlantic ties.
MI5 has warned it cannot eliminate security risks posed by a planned large Chinese embassy in London. The PM approved the scheme, drawing criticism from MPs who fear espionage threats and weakened safeguards ahead of expected talks with Beijing.
The Government will consult on restricting social media access for under-16s, signalling a U-turn after the PM previously ruled out a ban. Options reportedly include an outright prohibition, night-time curfews, time limits and curbs on addictive features, modelled on Australia’s approach.
The PM challenged President Trump over a plan to claim Greenland and to impose tariffs on allies who resist, amid warnings NATO could slide into crisis. The EU is preparing an £81bn response to possible US trade moves, while ministers rejected calls to cancel the King’s planned state visit.
Eight nurses won a tribunal against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, which was found to have breached their rights by allowing a trans colleague to use their changing room. The ruling piles pressure on ministers to issue NHS-wide guidance on single-sex spaces.
Robert Jenrick has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK, becoming the party’s most high-profile recruit. The move intensifies pressure on the Tories, bolsters Reform’s prospects, and reshapes the balance on the Right ahead of future electoral tests.
An official report found West Midlands Police misled officials over a decision to bar Israeli football fans from a Birmingham match. The Home Sec said she has lost confidence in the Chief Constable. He has declined to resign, and the local police and crime commissioner will not dismiss him.
The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID mandatory for right‑to‑work checks. The PM’s team says participation will be voluntary, with existing documents still accepted. A broader national ID requirement has been shelved after a review, citing concerns over cost, privacy and practicality.
Ministers approved a substantial payout to a former Guantanamo detainee, prompting criticism as the recipient was previously represented by the current Attorney General. The claim alleged UK complicity in mistreatment, raising conflict-of-interest and accountability questions.