Bessent asserts that the US will not default, as market data exposes ongoing investor jitters around diverging yields and budget proposals, prompting fresh debate over financial stability.
Britain will acquire up to 12 new nuclear-powered submarines, as the PM emphasises the nation’s readiness to stand firm with the West amid the conflict with Russia.
Small boat smugglers have been described as running a “taxi-like” service across the Channel, as record-breaking numbers of arrivals triggered claims Britain has “lost control of its borders.”
A newly published defence review has sparked controversy by revealing a minister’s apparent reversal on previously promised funding, prompting debate over whether the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and well-resourced security framework remains intact.
A sunny bank holiday spell bolstered pubs and promises a blazing June that could reach 31°C, buoying hopes for further upbeat trading.
Critics have accused Starmer of undermining national security by scaling back defence spending pledges, fuelling concerns about readiness amid the ongoing war, with Britain and its allies firmly opposed to Russian aggression.
Amid the war, a large-scale drone operation struck strategic sites deep within hostile territory—highlighting vulnerabilities to nuclear-capable forces—while the PM announced enhanced submarine programmes and reiterated unwavering Western backing.
A groundbreaking measure championing an opt-out system for organ donation, inspired by Max and Keira, is celebrating its fifth year of saving thousands of lives.
New research indicates that structured exercise programmes can more effectively reduce the likelihood of cancer returning than medication, offering a significant benefit to patients worldwide.
A Labour minister has acknowledged a struggle to contain unprecedented Channel crossings totalling around 1,200 in a single day, prompting fresh debates over immigration policies and renewed demands for clarity from the PM.