Government launches consultation on railway overhaul

The government has today launched an eight-week consultation on a major reform of Britain’s railways. These measures include the creation of Great British Railways, a public sector body which will..

In full: PM statement following meeting of European leaders

Sir Keir Starmer reiterates that he is “prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground” in Ukraine “if there is a lasting peace agreement”. The prime minister adds: “There must..

Geraint Thomas targets Tour stage win in retirement year

Geraint Thomas has announced he will retire from cycling at the end of the season. The 38-year-old is a former Olympic champion and became the first Welshman to win the Tour de France in 2018. Thomas..

Veterans and replica Spitfire in London for VE Day countdown

Second World War veterans and civilians have gathered outside the Royal Albert Hall in London to mark 80 days until the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Those in attendance were..

PM: UK facing ‘generational challenge’ in national security

Sir Keir Starmer describes the national security threat facing the UK and Europe as a ‘generational challenge’. His comments come ahead of an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris to..

PM ‘really pleased’ to hit 2m NHS appointments target

Sir Keir Starmer says he is “really pleased” the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds there is “lots, lots more to do”. NHS England..

Lord Ricketts ‘wary’ of UK peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Former National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts says he is “all in favour” of the UK taking a leading role in supporting Ukraine but is “very wary” of the term “peacekeeping” and suggests a..

Government: Ukraine’s front line is Britain’s front line

Wes Streeting says “Ukraine’s front line is Britain’s front line” as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares to travel to Paris for an emergency summit on Ukraine. The health secretary adds:..

Government delivers 2m NHS appointments but ‘more to do’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds “there is a hell of a lot more to do” to bring down waiting..

Badenoch takes aim at ECHR in conference speech

Kemi Badenoch says loopholes in liberalism like the European Convention on Human Rights have been "hacked", as she addresses the centre-right Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London...

Tories urge against European army as Starmer visits Paris

Conservative shadow cabinet minister Alicia Kearns has urged the prime minister to make the case that “we don’t need a European army”, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Paris for a European..

Tories: UK must stand ready with Europe to defend Ukraine

Conservative shadow cabinet minister Alicia Kearns says the UK “must be ready to stand on our own two feet with Europe to defend Ukraine”, as it is “looking more likely that Trump is turning his..

ITV News undercover footage shows rise of far-right group

An undercover investigation by ITV News has revealed how a white supremacist group masquerading as a fitness club has been secretly working to build a far-right militia, holding training sessions in..

Davey calls on Starmer to respond to Trump steel tariffs

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has suggested Britain should introduce tariffs on US electric vehicles in retaliation for President Donald Trump's higher taxes on steel imports. Report by Jonesia...

Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

Footballer Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment at Kingston Crown Court. The Chelsea and Australia star, who denied the charge, called Pc Stephen Lovell..

Families feel ignored over Grenfell demolition decision

Concerns have been raised over how many bereaved families were spoken to before the government’s decision to demolish Grenfell Tower. Deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner met..

Nottingham killer’s ‘horror show’ care report is published

The families of the victims of the 2023 Nottingham attacks have spoken of the widespread failures that led to their loved ones’ deaths, following the release of an independent review into their..

Ex-soldier jailed for prison escape and spying for Iran

British former soldier Daniel Khalife has been jailed for 14 years and three months at Woolwich Crown Court. In November, the 23-year-old was found guilty of spying for Iran and escaping from HMP..

Farage: I genuinely think I could be the next prime minister

Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is..

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety..

Southport attacker arrives at Liverpool Crown Court

Axel Rudakubana, 18, has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court to murdering three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Report..

David Lammy ‘welcomes’ election of Donald Trump

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes the election of Donald Trump” after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a “resurgent fascism” ahead of Trump’s second..

Nazi-obsessed terrorist jailed for stabbing asylum seeker

A Nazi-obsessed terrorist who stabbed an asylum seeker at a hotel in a "protest" against small boat crossings has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 22 years and eight months. Callum..

Lammy: Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘a glimmer of light’

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as "a glimmer of light in the darkness". Speaking in the Commons, Mr Lammy invited MPs “to remember those murdered in..

Police misconduct hearings over Kiena Dawes abuse

Three Lancashire Constabulary officers are facing disciplinary proceedings after 23-year-old mum, Kiena Dawes, took her own life following prolonged abuse by her former partner, 30-year-old Ryan..