UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC Published 26 Jul, 2026 12:57pm The prime minister also said he would not call a general election before 2029
Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM Published 17 Jul, 2026 06:28pm Promises to spread power away from Westminster
UK's Reeves backs Burnham for prime minister, defers on own role Published 25 Jun, 2026 11:47am Reeves, a close ally of Starmer, said no one could doubt her commitment to the outgoing prime minister, adding that she had worked alongside him for six years
Dollar edges up after US-Iran talks Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am NEW YORK: The dollar climbed on Monday as the first round of US-Iran talks buoyed optimism for a peace deal while...
Seven PMs in 10 years: Britain’s decade of ‘chaos’ Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am LONDON: Britain will have its seventh prime minister in a decade this year after Labour leader Keir Starmer was...
UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:40am Starmer had said on Friday he would stand in any formal Labour leadership contest that sought to replace him
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France Published 17 Jun, 2026 11:23am The US and Iran announced over the weekend that they had reached an agreement to stop the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz
FTSE 100 records biggest one-day drop in over eight weeks Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am LONDON: British equities dropped on Friday along with bonds and the pound as investors weighed a possible leadership...
UK lawmaker resigns seat, clearing path for leadership challenger Burnham Published 14 May, 2026 10:28pm LONDON: British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Starmer trying to introduce a new democracy principle Published 13 May, 2026 06:01am “There is a new democracy principle.” “If you are referring to the Land of the Pure let me just tell you that we...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Even our enemies can learn from our mistakes Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am “The world can learn so much more from us, the….” “Don’t do a President Trump on us please.” “What do you mean?”...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The refrain mujhe kyon nikala Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:37am “Better late than never.” “That depends.” “Hey back off, it’s an old proverb, English I reckon….” “That reminds me...
UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson row reignites Published 17 Apr, 2026 12:17pm Keir Starmer on Friday faced renewed calls from his political opponents to resign
Starmer heads to Gulf, welcomes Iran war truce Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:40pm The visit follows a virtual meeting Tuesday of military planners from over 30 countries hosted by Britain
Britain says it is for US to set out legal basis for Iran strikes Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:37am LONDON: Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey on Sunday declined to explicitly back strikes by the United States...
Germany’s Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:51am Engagement between Europe's largest economy and China could set the stage for EU-China relations this year
UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday defended his decision to shelve plans to make a digital ID...
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:40pm LONDON: Britons began voting on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour...