Starmer issues defiant response to Trump after president’s new threats IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 15
Reeves warns impact of Iran war on economy will persist once hostilities end The Chancellor and international counterparts said the conflict had caused ‘unacceptable loss of life’ and ‘significant’ economic turmoil. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Trump and Starmer spat will not overshadow King’s state visit, US leader says Mr Trump said about Charles: ‘I’ve known him for a long time. He’s wonderful, wonderful person.’ Evening Standard · Apr 15
Sir Keir ‘personally committed’ to bringing in Hillsborough Law The Prime Minister was speaking on the 37th anniversary of the disaster in which 97 Liverpool football fans died. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Starmer vows to deliver Hillsborough Law on anniversary of football disaster The Prime Minister addressed the proposed Hillsborough Law on the 37th anniversary of the football disaster The Independent UK · Apr 15
Starmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson by saying defence spending is increasing rapidly The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
SNL boss admits UK version should be ‘smarter and funnier’ than US original SNL UK has so far sent up the likes of Keir Starmer and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor The Independent UK · Apr 15
Starmer says he disagrees with former Nato chief’s ‘corrosive complacency’ claim Lord George Robertson claimed the UK is underprepared for war and ministers are unwilling to make the necessary investment. Evening Standard · Apr 15
'Absolutely Crazy!': Donald Trump Blasts UK for Choosing 'Windmills' Over North Sea Oil as Energy Bills Skyrocket Donald Trump criticises the UK for failing to exploit North Sea oil, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritise fossil fuels over renewables amid Europe's energy crisis. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Campaigners quietly confident single-sex spaces guidance not watered down The Supreme Court ruling on April 16 last year confirmed the terms woman and sex in the 2010 Equality Act. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Rachel Reeves Blasts Donald Trump's Iran War as Keir Starmer Prepares Crisis Address to the Nation Rachel Reeves has branded Donald Trump's Iran war a 'folly' without an exit plan, blaming it for squeezing UK households as oil prices surge and growth forecasts are cut. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
Starmer insists he is ‘not going to yield’ amid Trump threats to trade deal The US president suggested the terms of the UK-US trade deal brokered last year ‘can always be changed’ in an interview with Sky News. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Donald Trump says he's reopening Strait of Hormuz 'permanently' as Britain slams his war as a folly Iran has blocked attempts by the US president to prize open the key strait in the Gulf Evening Standard · Apr 15
Rachel Reeves ‘not sorry’ for crying in PMQs – but will stay in her office next time ‘I’m not going to apologise for crying... But I think next time I feel like doing that, I’ll stay in the office,’ the chancellor said The Independent UK · Apr 15
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more To rebuild relations with Europe in a dangerous world, the prime minister needs to win big arguments, not hide behind outdated red lines, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Apr 15 British fighter jets scrambled over fears of Russian bomber approaching UK Russia has continued to challenge the UK with jets, submarines and warships
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is ‘in peril’ The armed forces are thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Reeves tells Americans she does not know why they launched Iran war – as it happened Chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 UK Government Plans to Close All Asylum Hotels Before Election, Leaving Migrants Facing Possible Eviction Discover how the UK government's closure of asylum hotels impacts immigration policy and local communities. Learn about the shift to alternative accommodations and the political reactions to these changes.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Starmer ‘won’t yield’ to Trump threats to rip up UK-US trade deal as row over Iran war intensifies The US president also hit out at Sir Keir Starmer for what he termed ‘tragic’ errors on the North Sea and ‘insane’ immigration policies in latest salvo after Britain refused to join war on Iran
Evening Standard · Apr 15 Poor relationship with Starmer will not overshadow King’s visit, Trump insists The US president hit out at Sir Keir Starmer and suggested the terms of the UK-US trade deal could be changed.
Evening Standard · Apr 15 'Iron Dome may be needed' to protect London from missile attacks as threats from Russia and Iran grow EXCLUSIVE: Former National Security Adviser Lord Sedwill says UK has to strengthen its air defences to protect the capital and other parts of the country
Evening Standard · Apr 14 SNP manifesto will be ‘bursting with ambition’, pledges John Swinney The First Minister said the policy package – to be unveiled on Thursday – would also seek to help Scots through the current cost-of-living crisis.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Work begins to clear ‘disgraceful’ mountain of illegal waste near River Cherwell The illegal waste dump has prompted a public outcry and a criminal investigation which has led to four arrests.