UK-Israel relations plunge as calls grow in Britain to recognise Palestine
British and Israeli officials trade fierce criticism after Keir Starmer’s threat of sanctions over attacks on Gaza
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Pity the EU negotiator seeking a US trade agreement with minimal damage
Even 60 years ago, in a much simpler world with a much less global supply chain, deals took a long time to iron out
‘This is huge’: Northern Ireland traders hopeful about new EU-UK deal as they battle Brexit ‘mess’
Traders in the North have been struggling with ‘Alice in Wonderful’ bureaucracy on customs and regulatory form filing and hope Monday’s deal will herald positive change
‘We need him here with us’: 69-year-old woman on hunger strike in Britain over son imprisoned in Egypt
Laila Soueif believes time is running out for her human rights activist son – and for her
UK, France and Canada criticise ‘egregious actions’ by Israel in Gaza
Announcement that basic amount of aid will be allowed into Gaza described as ‘wholly inadequate’
Defence pact likely to be centrepiece of EU-UK ‘reset’ summit in London
Keir Starmer to host Ursula von der Leyen for UK’s first formal summit with Brussels since Brexit, with talks on knife edge
Temperatures rise in UK’s assisted dying debate amid claims of ‘chaotic’ process
MPs will have to wait until at least next month to get their final say on new proposal to allow terminally ill the right to die
MPs get their final say on assisted dying Bill in landmark debate on Friday
Proposal to allow terminally ill people to end their lives in England and Wales is back before the House of Commons after safeguards revised
Will Keir Starmer’s migration crackdown finally let Britain ‘take back control’?
In the News podcast: How did a man, who previously opposed Brexit and called for the return of free movement between Britain and the EU, change his views so radically?
Starmer announces tough immigration stance as PM vows to ‘take back control’ of Britain’s borders
Big announcement shows how far Labour has shifted right on immigration during Starmer’s short time in No 10
Keir Starmer pressured by his own MPs to ‘stop pussyfooting around’
Labour backbench disquiet grows after dire local elections performance
What does the surge of Farage’s Reform mean for UK politics?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK lives up to the hype, trouncing Labour and Tories in local election votes
Reform also wins crucial Westminster byelection as it upends English politics with a string of stunning victories
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn and Helsby byelection
Reform win a blow to Keir Starmer in first election test as British prime minister
Tories braced for losses while Reform could emerge on top as parts of England hold local and mayoral votes
Nigel Farage’s party vies with Labour for working class votes in England’s north and midlands while Tories and Lib Dems battle in the south
Westminster never forgets its murdered MPs - which is why Kneecap’s comments could not be overlooked
Kneecap bit off more than they could chew in publicity row in Britain this week
Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ alleged comments about terror groups
Kneecap criticised as footage emerges of band member allegedly shouting support for Hamas and Hizbullah
Showdown between Reform and Labour as crucial UK byelection looms
Nigel Farage’s insurgent party faces off against Keir Starmer’s Labour in Red Wall battle
Kemi Badenoch plays down Tory frontbencher’s comments about tie-up with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
Tory leader goaded by Keir Starmer after Robert Jenrick appeared to undermine her
UK supreme court’s biological sex ruling disappoints trans activists, lets off politicians
Trans activists will be disappointed, but the ruling gives cover to Britain’s Labour government
UK supreme court says ‘woman’ refers to biological sex under equality laws
Judgment related to whether a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate is protected from discrimination as a woman
‘Have you watched Adolescence yet?’ - Life imitates art for Kemi Badenoch
Party colleagues fear her low-wattage turn as Tory leader could spell trouble
EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference
SUDAN-POLITICS/BRITAIN (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference
Goals scored and steelworks saved in Scunthorpe’s day of two halves
The UK’s Labour government passed emergency laws to save British Steel on Saturday after a row with its Chinese owner while Scunthorpe United played out a crucial match
British judge who oversaw first ICC trial at The Hague appointed to chair Southport stabbings inquiry
British government begins public inquiry into killings that sparked 2024 summer riots
Nigel Farage gears up for Reform UK’s ‘big moment’ in May 1st elections
Council and mayoral votes and crucial Westminster byelection will give clearer picture of whether Farage’s party can meet the hype
‘What’s the point of Labour?’ Starmer in backlash over £5bn in benefits cuts
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood criticises British prime minister in House of Commons
Westminster MPs prepare for another showdown vote on the right to die
Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying Bill is nearing the end of committee stage
Reform UK undergoes schism amid row linked to Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson
Party leader Nigel Farage has fallen out with MP Rupert Lowe, seen as one of ‘Tommy’s people'
UK economic output contracted unexpectedly in January
Figure marks setback for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement
‘There is an undercurrent of racism from some people – you can feel it’
Southport Letter: As Ramadan begins, the town’s Muslims still feel the pain of last summer’s riots
UN calls for stronger measures to combat intimidation of migrants by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland
Committee highlights particular concerns around segregation and access to adequate housing
State loses appeal to High Court finding designation of UK as ‘safe third country’ was unlawful
Judge says legislative changes since the ruling raised questions of mootness
British government repeals penal-era law banning Irish language in courts
Move hailed as ‘major milestone’ towards comprehensive language rights for Irish speakers in North
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