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A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers in the past 10 years

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics

The Independent UK

Security Fears in the UK Grow: Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence Passes Were Reportedly Lost or Stolen Last Year

Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence passes were lost or stolen in 2025, raising security concerns over access to Britain's sensitive military sites.

International Business Times UK

Why Is the Pound Falling? Sterling Nears 2026 Low After Starmer's Resignation

The British pound approaches its 2026 low amid political uncertainty over Keir Starmer's resignation, raising concerns about the UK's economic stability, fiscal policy, and investor confidence.

International Business Times UK

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The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soon

Britain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Keir Starmer all failing to complete full terms. The instability has been driven largely by the Brexit referendum, which shattered long-standing political consensus and deepened divisions within both…

The Economic Times

The British prime ministership is now a subscription service

There was a time when becoming Prime Minister of Britain represented the culmination of a life’s work. Men spent decades climbing party ladders, surviving ideological civil wars, losing elections, winning elections, winning wars, extending the empire, writing memoirs, and developing the sort of permanent expression that suggested they had personally…

The Times of India

Who Is Andy Burnham? The Frontrunner to Succeed Keir Starmer as Britain's Next Prime Minister

Who is Andy Burnham? The Labour frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer faces praise and criticism as questions grow over his leadership style and path to Downing Street.

International Business Times UK

Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeffrey Epstein, a…

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Father of Saudi student stabbed in Cambridge condemns rise in ‘hateful rhetoric’ in UK

Yousef Algasim warns about the rise of ‘racist and hateful rhetoric’ in Britain after his son Mohammed was murdered in Cambridge last year, adding that a tourist or student who ‘does not feel safe will see no reason to stay’

The Independent UK

Who could replace Keir Starmer? The race to become Britain's next Prime Minister

Britain's political scene is in flux as Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, ending a turbulent tenure. His departure follows months of internal dissent and electoral setbacks, prompting a leadership contest. Andy Burnham is seen as the early frontrunner to replace Starmer, with the party seeking a fresh direction to regain…

The Times of India

British PM Starmer announces resignation: What happens next?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks after growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. Here's a look at the next…

France 24

Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted him

Keir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting. A significant error in judgment involving the appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, ultimately led to his downfall. Despite a landslide victory in 2024,…

The Economic Times

A look at Keir Starmer’s political career, in photos

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Independent UK

Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheaval

Britain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit vote, a whirlwind of crises from negotiations to pandemics has seen leaders fall rapidly. Each departure highlights a nation grappling with immense challenges, leaving the next leader to…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North’ and frontrunner to replace Starmer as PM

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who is the current frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. After losing two bids for the Labour Party leadership, Burnham focused on Greater Manchester, where he served as mayor and earned a “King of the North” moniker for…

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One Year of Stake Limits: What the Data Says About Online Slots in the UK

A little over a year ago, Britain changed the basic mechanics of how its most popular online gambling product works.

The Canberra Times

UK's Keir Starmer heeds calls to step down as PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has bowed to mounting pressure, announcing his resignation and clearing the way for leadership rival Andy Burnham to take power.

The Times of India

Who will replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders in race to become UK PM

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain's next prime minister.

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What the UK's Online Gambling Regulation Got Right

Britain rarely gets credit for building things quietly and well. Online gambling regulation is one of those things.

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UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

The Conversation

Ten years after the referendum, how Brexit could have been done differently

A ten-year anniversary is a good opportunity to look back on an important decision. Whether that was a marriage, a career move or a decision to leave the EU, a decade feels like an important moment for reflection.

The Independent UK

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares

Hong Kong families are turning away from long-standing summer school favourites in Britain and North America amid soaring airfares, with education consultants reporting a sharp surge in demand for alternatives in Asia.

The National (Scotland)

Brexit's damaging impact on Scotland 'will only get worse with Nigel Farage in No 10'

Brexit's 'damaging' impact on Scotland will “only get worse” if Nigel Farage gets into Downing Street, the SNP has claimed.

Bangkok Post

Senior member of Prince Holding Group arrested in Japan

A senior member of a Cambodia-based Chinese-affiliated group sanctioned by the United States and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks has been arrested in Japan, investigative sources said on Monday.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex shares Harry Father’s Day tribute as UK reunion nears

The Sussex family are reportedly preparing for their first joint visit to Britain in four years, with plans said to be in place for King Charles to spend time with Archie and Lilibet during the trip.

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