Andy Burnham has entered the race to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, receiving a major boost after Wes Streeting withdrew his own leadership ambitions and endorsed him.
Keir Starmer has warned Labour MPs that a leadership contest would plunge the party into “chaos” as speculation intensifies that Health Secretary Wes Streeting could launch a challenge within days.
LONDON - The UK has agreed to a US request to use British military bases, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, for “defensive” strikes on Iranian missile sites, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed.
LONDON - The United Kingdom (UK) is introducing a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for visitors from 85 visa-free countries starting today, 25 February 2026.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has dramatically declared he wants to be the man who sends British boots onto Ukrainian soil — saying it would mean Russia’s brutal war is finally over.
LONDON - British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities said.
LONDON - Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been forced to apologise for what he says was his "choice of language" after claiming the UK had been "colonised by immigrants".
LONDON - King Charles has said he is prepared to support police as they assess allegations linked to his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
LONDON — People granted asylum in the United Kingdom will no longer be allowed to settle permanently under a major policy shift set to be announced Monday by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
