Ultra-Wealthy 0.001% Hold Triple Wealth of Poorest Half
A new report reveals extreme wealth concentration fuels political crises and climate damage. With 75% of Britons backing a wealth tax, why does the political class resist?
Category : Westminster
Badenoch: Jenrick 'tells a lot of lies' after defection
Kemi Badenoch accuses Robert Jenrick of dishonesty following his defection to Reform UK, thanking Nigel Farage for 'spring cleaning' the Tory party. Read the latest Westminster fallout.
Bank of England's Bailey: Central banks must challenge populism
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urges central banks to stand up to populism and defend free trade. He warns of four major headwinds to global prosperity. Read his full analysis.
Judge criticises £16k private jet for TikTok star extradition
A judge has ruled Surrey Police's use of a £16,000 private flight to extradite TikTok influencer Harrison Sullivan was 'not necessary'. Discover the full story behind the costly repatriation.
Man jailed for burgling 'Good Samaritan' pensioner
Christopher Pearson, 38, has been sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for a 'despicable breach of trust' after burgling a 79-year-old man who had previously helped him with his bills. Read the full story.
Man with bow and arrow shot dead by NSW police
A man has been fatally shot by police in Gunnedah, NSW, after confronting officers with a bow and arrow during a welfare check. It is the third such fatality in the state this year.
Flawed Police Ban on Maccabi Fans Exposed in Review
An independent review reveals West Midlands police used exaggerated claims to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match at Villa Park, inflaming community tensions. Read the full analysis.
Wrongly freed sex offender admits biting police officers
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth, pleaded guilty to assaulting two officers during a theft attempt on the London Underground. Read the full story.
Labor's Hate Speech Bill Faces Senate Blockade
Penny Wong attacks Sussan Ley's 'unsalvageable' leadership as the Coalition and Greens oppose Labor's contentious hate speech and gun reform bill. Read the latest.
Starmer's pothole focus contrasts with Trump's global power plays
As Trump flexes US power on the world stage, Keir Starmer's government focuses on pothole maps and weak rebukes. This column examines the crisis of purpose facing the British centre-left.
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act as protests erupt in Minneapolis. Sky News reports on the unrest and a key White House meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
No Tory tears over Jenrick's Reform defection
Ruth Davidson says Conservatives shed 'no tears' over Robert Jenrick's sacking and defection to Reform, predicting a 'mini bounce' for Kemi Badenoch. Read the full analysis.
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, joining Nadhim Zahawi
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, becoming the party's second major defection this week. What does this mean for Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage?
DOJ Probe into Fed's Powell Sparks Trump Feud Backlash
A criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a Trump foe, has triggered a rare revolt from central bankers. Could this Wall Street battle be a regret for the former president?
Trump's foreign policy echoes Nazi theorist's vision, experts ask
Analysis explores if Donald Trump's foreign actions align with Carl Schmitt's 'great spaces' concept. Read the geopolitical debate on spheres of influence and US strategy.
Labour MPs expect government U-turn on social media ban
Labour MPs anticipate a government U-turn to ban social media for under-16s, as Conservative pressure forces a vote. Key figures and cross-party support revealed.
Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize medal from Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump at the White House. The Nobel Committee states the laureate title cannot be transferred.
16-year-old admits killing man on Isle of Sheppey
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to killing Alexander Cashford, 49, in a premeditated attack on a Kent beach. The trial of two other teens continues. Read the latest court updates.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick before his defection to Reform UK
Kemi Badenoch turned a political crisis into an opportunity by sacking Robert Jenrick before he could defect to Reform UK. Analysis of the fallout and what it means for her leadership.
Guardian Corrects Oxfam Climate Data and Sean Penn Globes Status
The Guardian has issued corrections to articles on Oxfam's $44tn climate cost projection and Sean Penn's Golden Globes nomination. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick before Reform defection
Kemi Badenoch ejected Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party after obtaining his resignation speech. The dramatic pre-emptive move stunned Westminster. Read the full story.
Human remains found in search for missing Somerset man
Human remains discovered in a remote Somerset lane during the search for Craig Hurcombe, 40, who vanished on New Year's Day. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Trump's Post-Maduro World: Emboldened and Erratic
Analysis of Donald Trump's unpredictable foreign policy, from Iran's protests to Greenland's sovereignty. Explore the long-term costs of his short-term victories. Read our full editorial insight.
Police Watchdog Considers Probe into Chief Constable
The police watchdog may investigate West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford over a damning report into the ban on Israeli football fans. Senior ministers demand his resignation.
Grandmother, 68, stabbed to death in Hampshire cottage
Gilly Livie, 68, was found with fatal stab wounds in her Cheriton cottage. A man known to her was also injured. Police have referred themselves to the IOPC.
Jenrick's defection to Reform UK shocks Westminster
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a dramatic shift in his political journey from Cameron-era Remainer to right-wing insurgent. Explore his controversial career.
Dems Mock Trump Official's '$3 Meal' Advice
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins faces ridicule after suggesting a piece of chicken, broccoli, and a tortilla is an affordable, guideline-friendly meal. Democrats call the remarks 'out of touch' as food prices rise.
Jenrick's Defection to Reform UK Satirised in Cartoon
Ben Jennings' cartoon skewers Robert Jenrick's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK, highlighting the political turmoil and ideological shifts. See the sharp commentary.
Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking
Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK in a dramatic defection, launching a scathing attack on his old party. Get the latest breaking political news.
Jenrick sacked and defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from the shadow cabinet and suspended from the Conservative Party, defecting to Nigel Farage's Reform UK after Kemi Badenoch received 'irrefutable evidence' of his plans.
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