Boris Johnson visits Ukraine 'kill zone' as former PM hits out at Western 'timidity' The former prime minister travelled beyond the capital Kyiv to the so-called kill zone near the city of Zaporizhzhia Evening Standard · Apr 13
What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers? Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting Health secretary urges Reform UK leader to ‘come clean’ on party’s plans for future of the NHS The Independent UK · Apr 13
‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week. The Times of India · Apr 13
Labour Crisis: Keir Starmer Warned North Sea Drilling Pivot Will 'Tear Party In Two' Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Starmer, Rayner and Burnham present united front ahead of local elections Trio visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester The Independent UK · Apr 13
Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapse Negotiations are at an impasse as both sides disagree on Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programme The Independent UK · Apr 13
‘Tell the truth’ Keir Starmer urges, as Hillsborough Law spy veto to be scrapped Campaigners said plans would allow security service chiefs to decide whether to disclose information. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Starmer displays united front with Rayner and Burnham ahead of local elections They visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Starmer confirms UK will not support Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 13
Renewed ties with EU needed to boost UK security and economy, says Starmer PM says lessons must be learned from shocks to cost of living as government plans to align with bloc’s rules by default The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – as it happened The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war Sir Keir Starmer said his efforts had been focused on trying to get the Strait of Hormuz open. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law No 10 understood to be ready to drop block on intelligence services being covered after concerns from families and MPs The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
The Times of India · Apr 13 British PM Keir Starmer moves to adopt EU single market rules under new law The government led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing legislation that could allow Britain to adopt certain European Union rules without full parliamentary votes.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Starmer turns UK away from Trump's America as Brexit row erupts over closer EU ties The UK Government will seek to pass a new law which would allow Single Market rules to be adopted through secondary legislation
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Britain needs closer EU ties to undo harm of Trump’s war on Iran, Starmer warns as UK prepares to adopt single market rules The prime minister told the Commons that the crisis caused by Donald Trump’s war with Iran has made the case for reversing key parts of Brexit
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Zack Polanski's Green Party could get 12 London MPs in Labour rout at next general election, shock poll reveals The Greens are on the brink of a political earthquake in the capital, according to a new survey by More in Common
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise As MPs return to Westminster from the Easter recess, a resolution to the Iran war does not appear imminent.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Starmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade The prime minister has spoken out for the first time on the US president’s decision to block the Strait of Hormuz
International Business Times UK · Apr 12 Donald Trump Says UK Is Helping—Keir Starmer Quickly Disagrees, Online Mockery Ensues A viral clash between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer over UK military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked online ridicule and raised questions about transatlantic coordination.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Higher energy prices will leave UK households £480 worse off this year, experts warn The damage to household finances ‘is to a large degree already done’, economists say
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Give me five years to fix SNP mess, Sarwar urges voters The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘get the basics right’ if elected in Holyrood.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Deep-fried food and pizza to be banned from school menus in obesity crackdown School menus are set to be overhauled to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down Desserts such as ice cream, waffles and jelly and sweetened baked goods such as cakes and doughnuts will be served only once a week.