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UK ready to send troops, jets, ships if Trump clinches Ukraine ceasefire, defense chief says

Britain readies troops and a 30-nation coalition for Ukraine ceasefire enforcement as Trump pushes peace negotiations with Russia and European allies.

Media December 1

Oxford debate society leader who celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting now apologizing to his family

Oxford Union's former president-elect George Abaraonye apologized to Charlie Kirk's family after celebrating the shooting of the conservative speaker.

U.K. Politics November 16

Britain announces sweeping asylum policy shift to cut protections for refugees

Britain announced a drastic asylum policy overhaul inspired by Denmark's tough immigration stance, marking the largest refugee system changes in modern times.

Opinion November 15

BROADCAST BIAS: BBC caught twisting Trump’s words, and US media rush to their defense

PBS and NPR defend the BBC against conservative bias allegations while media analyst Brian Stelter dismisses Trump editing controversy as unintentional mistake.

Socialism November 3

Mamdani’s socialist agenda draws European leftists to NYC seeking political lessons

European leftist politicians from France, Germany and the U.K. visit New York to study Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist campaign model.

Law October 31

Bombshell report shows foreign charities dumped billions into US political advocacy groups, 'erode' democracy

Foreign charities funneled nearly $2 billion into U.S. climate and political groups, raising concerns about democracy and election influence from overseas.

Personalities October 30

JK Rowling slams Glamour UK's women of the year cover featuring nine trans women

J.K. Rowling criticized Glamour UK's 2025 Women of the Year issue featuring nine transgender women on the cover, saying it tells girls that men are better women.

Lifestyle October 18

Historic letter that marked Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power discovered hidden in garage

A 50-year-old document signed by Margaret Thatcher in which she agreed to run for Conservative Party leadership was found in a U.K. garage and heads to auction next year.

Opinion October 13

Thatcher at 100: Lessons in civility, strength and enduring alliances

The centenary of Margaret Thatcher's birth highlights her diplomatic legacy with Ronald Reagan and the importance of civility in modern international relations.

United Kingdom September 28

Elon Musk wades back into UK politics, backs leader of new right-wing party, mocks rival

Elon Musk steps back into British politics after speaking at a rally led by controversial right-winger Tommy Robinson, as he continues criticizing Nigel Farage amid voter frustration.

White House September 20

Trump caps UK trip with $350B tech pact, heads to Arizona for Kirk’s memorial service

President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced a $350 billion tech investment deal expected to create 15,000 U.K. jobs and up to 2,500 U.S. jobs.

Donald Trump September 15

Trump heads to UK for rare second state visit, then to Arizona for Charlie Kirk's funeral

Trump and Melania visit U.K. for state dinner with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.

World September 11

UK ambassador to US fired over Epstein ties

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired U.S. Ambassador Peter Mandelson after emails revealed closer ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Media August 26

Singer rips 'very privileged' Matty Healy for wanting to stay away from politics as he is 'White and straight'

Jade Thirlwall responded to Matty Healy's comments about staying out of politics, saying it's easy for privileged artists to avoid political topics in music.

World August 23

England flag displays powerful symbol in immigration fight as Trump-style populism sweeps through UK

Operation "Raise the Colours" has spread the St. George’s Cross and Union Jack flags across public spaces in the U.K., hailed by supporters as patriotism and condemned by critics as extremism.

Israel July 31

Douglas Murray slams NY mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, London’s Sadiq Khan: ‘Stay out of foreign policy’

Douglas Murray slams Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan over their Gaza positions, saying local officials should avoid international affairs at Israel summit.

Brexit June 28

Rod Stewart says he backs Brexit leader Nigel Farage in wide-ranging political discussion

Rock legend Rod Stewart voiced support for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage while criticizing American leadership on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

U.K. Politics June 18

British parliament takes first step toward decriminalizing late-term abortions

The House of Commons approved an amendment preventing criminal prosecution of women who have abortions after the legal 24-week limit in England and Wales.

Jeffrey Epstein February 7

Question on Jeffrey Epstein ties prompts reported foul-mouthed response from new UK ambassador to US

Newly minted U.K. Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson had a terse response to a reporter's question about his prior ties to trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

U.K. Politics January 8

UK lawmakers vote against inquiry into 'rape gang scandal' as Musk keeps up pressure

British lawmakers voted against an amendment to hold a national inquiry into the U.K. grooming scandal, amid international pressure from Elon Musk and others.

United Kingdom January 6

UK PM Starmer hits back against Musk attacks on child grooming gangs: 'Lies and misinformation'

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing back against attacks from Elon Musk and conservatives in his own country about the handling of the child grooming scandal.

United Kingdom January 3

Elon Musk demands UK act on grooming gang scandal amid growing calls for probe: 'National inquiry now!'

Elon Musk is ramping up pressure on the United Kingdom to launch a national inquiry into the scandal of grooming gangs abusing children throughout the U.K.

United Kingdom November 29, 2024

UK lawmakers vote in favor of bill legalizing assisted dying

Lawmakers in Britain gave initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in England and Wales in a vote in the House of Commons on Friday.

Opinion November 16, 2024

WINSTON MARSHALL: A British rock star's view of Trump's win - and the UK's plight

Former Mumford & Sons guitarist Winston Marshall is thrilled Donald Trump is returning to the White House, but not so sanguine about the future of his United Kingdom.

United Kingdom October 13, 2024

Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

United Kingdom September 23, 2024

UK PM Keir Starmer in hot water for accepting freebies, insists he’s done nothing wrong

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has raised eyebrows for accepting donations in the form of clothes and other gifts from a wealthy businessman.

U.K. Politics July 17, 2024

Parliament for new UK Labour government opens with King's Speech, plans for 'national renewal'

Britain’s new Labour Party government set out its plans for "national renewal" at the grand State Opening of Parliament, centering on stabilizing the country's finances.

U.K. Politics July 2, 2024

These are the key contenders in the UK's fast-approaching national election

United Kingdom voters will choose a new government on Thursday, when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are expected to lose to the left-of-center Labour party.

U.K. Politics June 21, 2024

UK PM Sunak 'incredibly angry' over allegations of illegal bets on election date by Conservatives

British PM Rishi Sunak said he was "incredibly angry" to learn of allegations that Conservative politicians bet on the U.K.'s election date. Two are currently being investigated.

U.K. Politics June 19, 2024

UK parliamentary candidate runs as 'first AI lawmaker' with interactive AI avatar

United Kingdom businessman and MP candidate Steve Endacott campaigned using an AI-generated avatar that engages with locals on policy ideas and asks them for their suggestions.