The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump after latest rebuke over Iran

A Downing Street spokeswoman said the two leaders spoke on Sunday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Mar 8

Keir Starmer Under Fire As Allies Accuse Him Of Leaving UK Bases Exposed To Iran

As criticism mounts over Keir Starmer's cautious response to Iranian threats against UK bases, questions are growing about whether Britain's reliance on diplomatic language is enough to reassure allies and protect its forces on the ground.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

Donald Trump Mocks Keir Starmer As 'No Winston Churchill' After Iran Caving

Donald Trump's claim that Keir Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' has intensified scrutiny of Britain's Iran policy shift, exposing Cabinet tensions over legality, loyalty to Washington and the legacy of past interventions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim

Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

UK PM Starmer’s aide Peter Mandelson arrested amid mounting Epstein scrutiny

Former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man in connection with an investigation into alleged leaking of Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson reportedly believes he…

The Times of India · Feb 23

‘Nothing is off the table’ in response to Trump tariff threats, Downing Street says

Downing Street did not rule out reciprocal action if an increased levy came into place

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service

Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’

The Independent UK · Feb 19

What made ministers think they could delay local elections in England?

Postponing such elections has been done before but there were key differences this time, including a legal challenge

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘months, not years’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Starmer doubles down on closer links with EU as he says Britain is ‘turning its back’ on Brexit years

Prime minister comes out fighting after calls for him to resign over Mandelson scandal and says he will still be Labour leader at the time of the next election

The Independent UK · Feb 15