Bangladesh Jails Ex-PM Hasina and Labour MP Siddiq
Bangladesh sentences former PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years in a corruption case over land plots. Both deny charges, with Labour rejecting the verdict.
Category : Westminster
Man Hospitalised After Chingford Mount Stabbing
A man in his 30s was rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Albert Crescent in East London. Police confirm his injuries are not life-threatening.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder of Teenager
Serial killer Steve Wright pleads guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, adding to his five previous convictions from 2006.
UK Payments to Ditch EU Rules in FCA Merger, Says PSR Boss
The head of the UK's Payments System Regulator says merging with the Financial Conduct Authority will allow shedding of cumbersome European regulations, amid industry calls for faster payments reform.
Starmer Scared of Burnham, Says Lord
Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from a by-election reveals weak leadership and fear of northern influence, sparking predictions of his political demise.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Teen
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall at the Old Bailey, marking his first admission of any killings.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Victoria Hall
Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright, already serving a whole-life sentence for five murders, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 killing of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, his sixth victim.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder in Guilty Plea
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, marking his sixth murder conviction.
City Leads UK Fraud Fight as Crime Hits 44% of Total
Fraud now accounts for 44% of all UK crime, with the City of London Police spearheading the national response through the new Report Fraud service and strategic partnerships.
Labour's Reform UK Dilemma: Threat or Tory Sequel?
Keir Starmer warns Reform UK represents an unprecedented danger to Britain, yet his own party's messaging portrays Nigel Farage's movement as merely 'Tories: the sequel'.
Bernardi to Lead One Nation Ticket in SA Election
Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi will head Pauline Hanson's One Nation ticket in the upcoming South Australian state election, marking a significant political shift.
Man Jailed for TikTok Motorbike Theft Video
Cosworth Flemming, 21, from Burnley, has been sentenced to nine months in detention after posting a TikTok video showing him stealing a motorbike. The judge condemned his actions.
Mandelson's Fall: Impact on McSweeney's Labour?
Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour amid Epstein fallout, sparking debate on political ramifications and peerage implications in UK politics.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Payments
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson resigns party membership after Epstein files reveal payments to him and his husband, deepening political scandal.
Mandelson Pushed JP Morgan to Lobby Against UK Banker Tax
Lord Peter Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein that JP Morgan should 'mildly threaten' the UK Treasury over a 50% supertax on banker bonuses, according to newly released Epstein files.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Files
Former minister Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid 'further embarrassment' following Epstein files release, while British artists triumph at Grammys.
Victorian Opposition Leader Pulls Out of Barnaby Joyce Event
Jess Wilson withdraws from Across Victoria Alliance conference after Premier Jacinta Allan criticises her appearance alongside One Nation's Barnaby Joyce.
Unpacking Gullibility and Xenophobia in National Character
An analysis exploring whether societal traits like gullibility and xenophobia are sudden developments or deeply ingrained historical patterns in national identity.
Littleproud Survives Challenge, Coalition Talks Loom
Nationals leader David Littleproud survives leadership challenge by Colin Boyce, schedules crucial talks with Liberal counterpart Sussan Ley to reunite Coalition.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Scandal
Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from the Labour Party amid Epstein revelations, ending a career marked by controversy and political influence.
Palmer Denies Bannon's Election Ad Strategy Claims
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer's spokesperson has denied Steve Bannon's claim that he orchestrated Palmer's $60m advertising strategy during the 2019 federal election.
Mining Magnates Lead Record Australian Political Donations
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting donated $900,000 to right-wing group Advance, while Clive Palmer's $53.1m made him Australia's largest single political donor in 2024-25.
Lord Mandelson Resigns from Labour Over Epstein Links
Lord Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party to avoid further embarrassment after files showed he received $75,000 from Jeffrey Epstein, with pressure mounting on him and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Ex-LSEG Exec Anderson Backs Labour's City Unlocking
Callum Anderson, who left the London Stock Exchange Group for politics, now advocates for Labour's policies aimed at revitalising London's financial sector and boosting economic growth.
Trump Confirms US-Cuba Talks Amid Oil Threats
Donald Trump has announced that the US is in negotiations with Cuba's leadership, days after threatening to impose an oil blockade on the island nation.
Two Acquaintances Found Dead 150 Miles Apart
A woman in her 70s discovered in Torquay and a man in his 40s found near Southampton. Police are investigating the unexplained deaths of two people who knew each other.
Turning Point Australia Eyes Political Influence
Conservative Christian organisation Turning Point expands into Australia, aiming to sway elections and enter schools. Plus, real estate data exposed and Alcaraz's grand slam victory.
Police Investigate Linked Deaths in Torquay and Hythe
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Torquay, linked to a man's death in Hythe, with both believed to have known each other.
London Nursery Legal Action Over Paedophile Offences
Forty-six families are taking legal action against Bright Horizons nursery in London after Vincent Chan admitted 86 offences of child abuse while employed there.
Lord Wallace of Tankerness: Liberal Politician Dies at 71
Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, has died aged 71. The influential Liberal Democrat served as Scotland's deputy first minister and was a key figure in UK politics for decades.
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