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The Trump administration is reportedly considering a proposal to buy the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius, a move that would secure permanent US control of the Diego Garcia military base while sidestepping stalled British negotiations.

The UK Labour party has formally requested a detailed explanation from Nigel Farage regarding a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, accusing the Reform UK leader of evading accountability while under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner.

Diplomatic talks follow a week of intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure and a drone attack near Chornobyl, as Kyiv rejects Moscow’s refusal to engage in face-to-face peace negotiations.

The Foreign Office is set to announce measures targeting companies involved in the controversial development, which critics say would fragment the territory and undermine the two-state solution.

The West Midlands regional coordinator for the Organised Immigration Crime Domestic Taskforce says approaches bore the imprint of the United Front Work Department.

The UK prime minister will convene with Ukrainian, French and German leaders to coordinate continued support for Kyiv following a week of intensified conflict and Vladimir Putin’s refusal of direct negotiations.

The US President has outlined a comprehensive strategy to leverage ocean resources for national security and economic growth, including reopening Atlantic waters to commercial fishing and launching the Golden Fleet initiative.

The Greater Manchester mayor confirms public ownership is an option under his potential leadership, proposing dividend bans and criminal penalties for executives as the government faces criticism over slow progress on water reform.

The deputy leader argues that tighter regulation is needed to combat disinformation, while the government reviews crisis response protocols and the Representation of the People Bill.

The US State Department has characterised the police handling of Henry Nowak’s death as a symptom of civilisational decline, prompting a firm rebuttal from Downing Street and calls for the US ambassador to be summoned by the Liberal Democrats.

The proposal, unveiled during the Makerfield byelection campaign, exceeds the UK Treasury’s recent measures and signals a direct critique of the government’s approach to family-run enterprises.

Proponents claim integrated ticketing could save commuters £276 annually and generate £2.7bn for the regional economy over five years, though no formal plans have been announced.

New findings from the National Audit Office highlight discrepancies in how non-working royals are subsidised, prompting calls for stricter accountability over taxpayer funds.

Andy Burnham signals conditional leadership bid following Makerfield byelection prospects, while government clashes with Elon Musk over commentary on Henry Nowak case

As Jess Asato’s lawsuit proceeds, UK ministers urge accountability for AI design choices amid rising concerns over non-consensual content on X platforms.

Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns left a policy discussion on the Devolution Act after a heated exchange with Labour counterparts regarding the murder of Henry Nowak and community tensions.

Andy Burnham has committed to restructuring England’s adult social care if elected prime minister, challenging the incremental measures underway under Keir Starmer amid warnings of a “moment of reckoning” from the cross-bench review.

Peter Kyle and Wes Streeting signal internal debate over succession, with calls for a "battle of ideas" rather than a coronation for Andy Burnham.

Andy Burnham outlines plans to replace inheritance tax with a progressive care levy, defend Labour’s fiscal rules, and maintain a broad-church approach to party unity.

The Guardian Politics podcast captures Andy Burnham’s doorstep campaigning alongside journalist Pippa Crerar, as the field of 15 candidates prepares for a contest scheduled three weeks from 4 June 2026.