EU institutions, UK-EU relations, and Brexit aftermath
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England will keep Gareth Southgate’s penalty shootout system ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The German coach says he won’t discard a blueprint that helped transform England’s spot-kick record at major tournaments.
Refugees granted asylum in the UK could face repayment demands of around £10,000 under new government proposals. Ministers want legal powers to claw back accommodation and living costs from those deemed able to pay.
Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for a “No 10 North” hub that he says will rewire British democracy by shifting real power away from Westminster. The announcement puts fresh pressure on Keir Starmer’s government to accelerate its devolution agenda.
Reform UK wasted no time making its presence felt in the Senedd, deploying sharp rhetoric and aggressive questioning in its first sessions as a formal opposition force. The party’s debut has already rattled the Welsh Government and drawn fierce reactions from rival benches.
Labour promised to fix Britain’s broken foundations. A year on, the picture is complicated — some green shoots, plenty of thorns.
Bari Weiss is bringing a wave of British journalists into CBS News as part of a sweeping editorial overhaul. The move signals a sharp departure from the network’s traditional approach to news coverage.
David Miliband has backed Andy Burnham as a future leader, praising his energy and openness in unusually direct terms. The former foreign secretary says he’s optimistic about what a Burnham government could deliver.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his government is converting early policy gains into real-world improvements for working people. The claim comes as Downing Street points to wage growth, NHS targets, and housing approvals as proof the plan is working.
Two years on from his landslide victory, Keir Starmer’s record as Prime Minister is a patchwork of genuine wins and costly stumbles. From workers’ rights to welfare rows, here’s how his premiership has shaped up.
A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reignited a painful national conversation. The question being asked now isn’t just who leads next — it’s whether the country has ever truly figured out what it wants to be.
