Labour’s real problem goes beyond Starmer, analysts warn
Labour’s struggles can’t be pinned solely on Keir Starmer’s leadership, new LSE analysis reveals. The party faces deeper structural problems that would persist regardless of who’s in charge.
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UK watchdog to review Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros Discovery deal
Britain’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether the mega-merger could harm consumers through reduced competition in streaming and broadcasting.
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Belfast disorder ‘stoked by outsiders’ warns Irish Deputy PM
Ireland’s Deputy PM has accused online agitators of stoking Belfast disorder, saying many couldn’t locate the city on a map. The sharp criticism highlights growing concerns about external interference in Northern Ireland’s fragile peace.
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Belfast home invasion: masked men storm house with children inside
A terrifying home invasion in Belfast’s Ballymurphy area left residents shaken after masked men forced their way into a house where young children were present. The incident has reignited concerns about paramilitary-style attacks in Northern Ireland.
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Bass Rock purchased by RSPB after 300 years private ownership
The RSPB has purchased Bass Rock, home to 150,000 gannets and Scotland’s most iconic seabird colony. It’s the first time in 300 years the Firth of Forth island has changed ownership.
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UK government faces economic fallout from Iran war escalation
Britain’s government is scrambling to manage potential economic shocks from the escalating Iran conflict. New analysis warns the UK faces risks ranging from energy price spikes to disrupted trade routes.
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Britain’s economy needs both creativity and innovation, warn experts
Britain’s economic future depends on embracing both creative excellence and technological innovation, not choosing between them. Policy makers are being urged to abandon outdated thinking that pits the arts against science.
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Bill debt crisis deepens as millions miss out on vital help
Millions of struggling households are drowning in bill debt without realising help is at their fingertips. A damning report reveals most people don’t know about special discount schemes that could save them hundreds of pounds each year.
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Aberdeen South by-election: Voters voice hopes for change
Seven candidates are vying for Aberdeen South as voters head to the polls on 18 June. But in this corner of Scotland’s energy capital, residents say it’s local issues—not party politics—that will decide their vote.
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Illegal mini-marts face 12-month closures under new UK law
Illegal mini-marts will face year-long closures under new UK legislation that doubles current penalties. The change follows a BBC investigation revealing how quickly rogue shops reopen after six-month bans.
