Politics

International relations, government decisions, elections and public policy.

  1. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill faces intense scrutiny in the House of Lords, with over 1,100 amendments proposed.

  2. UK government refrains from condemning US actions in Venezuela, citing support for international law amid public...

  3. UK bans junk food ads before 9pm on TV and online, aiming to combat childhood obesity and improve public health.

  4. Scotland proposes a bank holiday on June 15, 2026, following the national team's first World Cup match since 1998.

  5. UK and EU strengthen ties with a new deal, but freedom of movement and customs union remain off the table post-Brexit.

  6. Danish and Greenlandic leaders reject US claims of annexation, asserting their sovereignty and political ties.

  7. UK law allows authorities to seize phones from small boat migrants starting January 2026 to combat smuggling networks.

  8. UK government launches campaign to recruit 2,000 new magistrates to tackle court backlogs and strengthen justice system.

  9. Keir Starmer aims to remain Prime Minister through 2027, addressing challenges ahead and upcoming regional elections.