Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly accused the United States of attempting to interfere in British democracy over pressure to remove government adviser Jonathan Nowak. The rare rebuke marks a sharp deterioration in UK-US relations just months into Labour’s tenure.
Six more people have been charged in connection with violent disorder that erupted in Southampton following the fatal stabbing of teenager Henry Nowak. The charges bring the total number of suspects facing court proceedings to 19.
A new report shows that over 25% of UK musicians have completely lost their work opportunities in EU countries since Brexit took effect in 2021, highlighting the severe impact of new post-Brexit regulations on Britain’s music industry.
Disability advocacy organizations warn that a recent court ruling has eliminated essential legal protections for severely disabled people in the UK, potentially leaving vulnerable individuals without adequate safeguards.
A leading UK policy institute has convened experts to examine the critical relationship between political decision-making and economic performance, as Britain navigates complex challenges including inflation, productivity concerns, and post-Brexit adjustments.
Renowned British actor Anthony Head, celebrated for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin, and Little Britain, has died at age 72 from pneumonia-related complications, with tributes pouring in from around the world.
With Hungary’s new pro-EU prime minister Peter Magyar having replaced Viktor Orban, Brussels is eyeing the 23-24 June European Council to open the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has signalled a June opening under the Cyprus presidency, while Kyiv pushes for all six clusters at once.
Sir Keir Starmer is clinging on as Labour leader and prime minister after more than 95 MPs called on him to resign in the wake of May’s local election rout. The Health Secretary and several junior ministers have quit, but the prime minister insists he will not walk away.
Sir Tony Blair launched a withering attack on Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday 27 May 2026, telling the Labour leader his government has ‘no coherent plan’ and warning the party of ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’. The intervention by the former Prime Minister comes amid renewed leadership pressure on the Starmer premiership.
On 27 May 2026 a clear timeline emerged for Ukraine’s EU accession: the European Commission is set to propose on 16 June the opening of the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. President Zelenskyy directly rebuffed Friedrich Merz’s earlier proposal for an ‘associate’ membership status, insisting on a full path to accession.
