Economists and analysts gathered at the latest UKICE Lunch Hour to dissect how political instability is weighing on UK economic performance. With GDP growth below 1% and business investment lagging, the event raised hard questions about what comes next.
The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a photograph of Charli XCX for its permanent collection, calling her “one of the defining cultural figures of her generation.” The image, linked to her landmark 2024 album Brat, places the Cambridge-born artist alongside some of the most celebrated names in British history.
Police logged nearly 9,000 reports of illegal hare coursing in a single year as organised gangs terrorise farmers with violence, threats and dumped animal carcasses. The rural crime crisis is spreading across England’s flatlands with few signs of slowing down.
Andy Burnham’s political record spans immigration, economics and public services — and reveals a politician carefully building a platform for Labour’s top job. His views are more complex than his reputation suggests.
Andy Burnham has walked into Downing Street facing an economy under pressure, an NHS in crisis, and a fractured union demanding answers. His first months in power will test whether his reputation for reform can survive contact with the reality of governing.
Bus fares across most of England will be capped at £2 per single journey from January, the government has confirmed. Millions of passengers could save hundreds of pounds a year under the extended scheme.
Andy Burnham’s rise from Manchester mayor to UK Prime Minister has caught the world’s attention. Here’s what allies, adversaries, and investors can realistically expect from Britain’s new leader.
Keir Starmer has culled several close allies in a wide-ranging reshuffle, with the appointment of John Healey as Defence Secretary drawing particular attention. The changes come as new chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a spending review that could define the government’s first term.
The Guardian has named its 20 best UK family days out for summer 2025, covering everything from fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to stargazing at Kielder Water. Here’s what parents need to know before booking.
Steven Long stole £11.5 million from 115 elderly victims using fake investment schemes to fund a lifestyle of luxury properties and exotic holidays. Survivors have spoken out after the 54-year-old fraudster was jailed for 14 years.
