Power, elections, government, and the policy decisions shaping public life.
The White House issued a message on June 12, 2026, commemorating the 1776 text drafted by George Mason as the first official declaration of individual liberties in the American Colonies.
Legislation signed on Friday ensures states cannot prohibit the interstate sale or possession of marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen created by Alaska Natives.
Labour MPs condemn the decision as evidence of Reform UK’s declining standards, while analysts suggest the endorsement is a tactical bid to reclaim voters lost to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain party.
The UK government has ended its lease with the Essex property, citing fire risks, while local officials warn the move effectively blocks residents' return despite a previous High Court ruling.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on under-16s accessing high-risk social media applications, alongside restrictions on 'safe' platforms and a prohibition on romantic AI chatbots for under-18s.
Dan Jarvis steps into a role defined by underfunding concerns and internal Labour dynamics, with credibility tests looming at upcoming Nato meetings.
Survivors and advocacy groups describe the current administration as a failure, citing high denial rates and delays that have cost lives.
The French cybersecurity body has linked the Israeli technology company to operations across Scotland, New York, and France, while the Israeli government denies any involvement in foreign electoral meddling.
With the Defence Investment Plan delayed until after the NATO summit in Ankara, Keir Starmer warns against internal party turmoil, citing the need for stability amid global conflict.
The former armed forces minister accused the government of preparing for the last war, while Business Secretary Peter Kyle defended fiscal restraint as essential for economic growth.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends spending plan as ministers cite insufficient commitment to armed forces, while new appointee Dan Jarvis takes the helm amid uncertainty over the finalised budget.
Official figures show services output fell while construction growth was limited to repairs, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East reverses first-quarter gains.
New statistics indicate up to 90 per cent of asylum claims in Ireland over the past three years may have originated from entries across the Northern Ireland land border, intensifying scrutiny of the Common Travel Area following recent violence in Belfast.
Politicians urge restraint following nights of violence in Northern Ireland, while the candidate list for the Makerfield by-election confirms 14 contenders across the political spectrum.
New data from the Institute for Public Policy Research highlights a crisis of confidence in England’s younger demographic, with the number of young people not in education, employment, or training reaching a decade high.
With hundreds of MPs canvassing and a fractured right-wing vote, the Greater Manchester mayor’s campaign seeks to establish a reformist narrative distinct from Westminster’s leadership.
The resignation represents a significant blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, with Healey arguing current spending falls short of NATO targets and emerging security threats.
The resignation of John Healey marks a significant political blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stemming from a fundamental disagreement regarding the government’s proposed Defence Investment Plan.
Federal guidance from the Treasury, HHS, and OMB enables state agencies to open investment vehicles for children in care, aiming to bridge asset ownership disparities upon adulthood.
Greater Manchester mayor cites affordability limits and political backlash over £10.3bn estimate as he pivots to transport concessions
John Healey tells Keir Starmer he cannot continue in role without compromising national safety, accusing the government of being unable to override fiscal constraints amid escalating global threats.
The White House frames the national consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a recommitment to defending spiritual identity against modern ideologies, drawing direct parallels to Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II.
Minister warns that proposed defence investment plan backloads funding and fails to meet national security requirements, forcing his departure from the role.
Formal consultation under the UK-China bilateral investment treaty marks escalation in a dispute that could strain diplomatic ties and reshape the UK’s steel industry policy.
Heidi Alexander’s new cycling and walking investment plan sets specific numerical targets for the first time since the Johnson era, following criticism of earlier drafts.
Hilary Benn condemns the targeting of ethnic minorities and calls for social media platforms to remove illegal content as 12 officers are injured and 16 arrests made in Newtownabbey.
The Home Office has deferred to Mitie to handle the investigation, which follows a pattern of past controversies at the firm’s immigration operations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows crackdown on division while ministers prepare legislative changes to force faster removal of inflammatory content during crises.
As Andy Burnham eyes a return to Westminster via the Makerfield byelection, Labour’s leadership dynamics are fracturing, with polling showing majority support for a contest and internal fears of a ‘scorched earth’ policy.
Amid intensifying criticism from campaigners and former officials, the UK government maintains that altering Plan 2 loan terms is necessary to ensure fairness to taxpayers as a whole.
The White House confirmed on Wednesday that the Secure America Act has been signed into law, allocating funding for immigration enforcement and related activities across multiple federal agencies.
Party admits it cannot verify bank accounts of all members as Labour accuses Reform of failing to declare the gift
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has justified identifying the Belfast knife attack suspect as Sudanese to counter misinformation, while political fallout intensifies over the associated violence.
Ahead of the 18 June byelection, data indicates strong public appetite for economic fairness measures and accountability standards in the Greater Manchester constituency.
The Justice Select Committee has concluded that removing the right to elect for a crown court trial could have a “far-reaching” negative impact on race relations, citing data that black defendants are significantly more likely to choose jury verdicts than their white counterparts.
Legislation mandates Government Accountability Office report on esophageal cancer and authorises major medical facility project in St. Louis for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Downing Street confirms restrictions on youth digital access will move forward next week, despite diplomatic warnings from Washington regarding technical feasibility and free speech concerns.
More than 130 Labour MPs, including all select committee chairs, have condemned the decision to stop short of a comprehensive trade ban, while allies join sanctions against settler violence enablers.
In an interview with The Guardian Politics Weekly UK podcast, Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterised Vladimir Putin’s interactions with Donald Trump as manipulative, asserting that the Russian leader’s days are numbered.
The Conservative Party leader has vowed to scrap the legal requirement for public institutions to consider equality impacts, a move widely interpreted as an attempt to reclaim support from the Reform Party.
The inaugural Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge engaged over 20,000 participants, with six National Champion teams awarded for projects addressing healthcare, public safety, and urban infrastructure.
Plans to abolish the Public Sector Equality Duty and triple stop-and-search incidents draw sharp criticism from Labour and disability charities
The event, organised by former prime minister Liz Truss, proceeds despite ongoing investigations into Farage’s undeclared gifts and recent electoral challenges for Reform UK.
The A-level student’s victory highlights local concerns over cost of living and job diversity, while his reception of a congratulatory message from Donald Trump underscores the contrast between Jersey’s collaborative politics and partisan systems.
The central bank has raised concerns with Reform UK and social media platforms over fabricated videos depicting a physical altercation with Nigel Farage, highlighting a broader rise in impersonation scams targeting the vulnerable.
Diplomatic friction intensifies between Washington and London over the Online Safety Act, with US officials claiming regulations disproportionately target American companies.
Union chiefs describe Reform’s overtures as “cosplaying” as workers’ champions, pointing to the party’s opposition to new employment rights and alignment with corporate interests.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall warns repeal would remove vital workplace protections, accusing the Conservative leader of seeking to ‘turn the clock back’ on equality legislation.