EU institutions, UK-EU relations, and Brexit aftermath
A new report from the Institute for Government warns the UK lacks a coherent growth strategy and needs urgent reform at No.10 to coordinate economic policy effectively. Without change, Britain risks falling further behind international competitors.
Reform UK has secured £8.2 million in donations during the first quarter of 2024, more than the Conservatives and Labour combined. The figures reveal a dramatic shift in British political fundraising that’s caught established parties off guard.
A co-owner of Macclesfield FC has been suspended from his role following his arrest by police. The National League North club confirmed Robert Smethurst, 48, has been temporarily relieved of all duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
Peter Phillips, King Charles’s nephew and Princess Anne’s son, has married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private Saturday ceremony. The low-key wedding marks a fresh start for the Queen’s eldest grandchild.
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.
Investigators believe a devastating fire that destroyed 36 buses at a depot in Chadwell St Mary, Essex, was deliberately set, with fire services describing the incident as significant and challenging.
The Guardian explores the controversial concept of ‘two-tier policing’ in the UK, examining how the notion evolved and whether evidence supports claims that police apply different standards to different groups in society.
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.
Far-right political movements across Europe are exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak in the UK to advance anti-immigration narratives, according to reports, raising concerns about the politicization of tragedy and inflammatory rhetoric.
