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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
February 7, 2025 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.