Disability benefits in England and Wales not fit for purpose, Timms review to find Exclusive: Landmark review by disability minister will call for ‘dehumanising’ assessment system to be redrawn The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy? In the fifth of a series on nationalisation, we look at utilities – including the cost of ending private ownership The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit The announcement comes ahead of a meeting of Nato’s North Atlantic Council in Ankara. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Nigel Farage accused of ‘desperate stunt’ after quitting UK parliament in face of financial scrutiny Reform UK leader says he has ‘never been angrier’ as he triggers byelection – but critics say he is ‘up to his neck in sleaze’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s byelection stunt: spectacle is not scrutiny Editorial: The Reform UK leader wants voters to overrule parliamentary accountability. Labour should expose the trick, then offer a politics that works The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Farage’s resign and restand by-election plan branded ‘desperate political stunt’ It comes after the Reform UK leader confirmed reports in The Independent that he had discussed walking away from politics altogether as pressure piles up over his undeclared donations The Independent UK · Jul 7
Europe doesn’t need to worry about Andy Burnham. He has the makings of a great ally Defence strategists fret about the next PM’s inexperience. But he knows about local resilience. That’s the kind of skill Nato urgently needs, says political analyst Jessica Berlin The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election "I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said. "It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment". Euronews · Jul 7
Starmer’s World Cup involvement not comparable to Trump’s interference, says Downing Street IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
Downing Street clarifies Starmer’s role in England World Cup kick-off talks amid political interference row It was revealed earlier this week that Starmer played a role in ensuring England’s kick-off time against Mexico was not brought forward The Independent UK · Jul 7
Ex-Nato chief behind defence review says Starmer’s military spending plan is too little, too late George Robertson warns defence investment plan fails to meet scale of challenge facing the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
UK needs to ‘wake up’ to daily Russian attacks, say Starmer’s military advisers IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
‘PM-in-waiting’ Burnham has questions to answer on defence, Badenoch says The Conservative leader insisted that ‘silly season is not for the people running the country’. Evening Standard · Jul 7
The Economic Times · Jul 7 NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump NATO will reveal billions in new military projects at a summit in Turkey. These initiatives aim to demonstrate increased defense spending and capabilities to the United States. Allies are presenting new contracts for crucial military equipment and modernization efforts. The alliance seeks to reassure the US about European commitment to…
The Independent UK · Jul 7 NATO readies for a 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump NATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Hundreds of petrol stations are not providing live prices to ‘cheap fuel finder’ Fuel Finder is used by third-party price comparison apps and websites.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 UK drivers left out of pocket as petrol stations failing to report live fuel prices Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer previously hailed the scheme for making it easier for drivers to ‘choose the lowest price’
The Independent UK · Jul 6 ‘Powerless’ Starmer heading to Nato with defence investment plan that is ‘not fit for purpose’, Badenoch to say Badenoch will say Westminster has descended into ‘pantomime’ at a time when ‘Britain needs seriousness’ over the future of its armed forces
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Starmer heads to Nato summit amid questions on defence spending The Prime Minister said the UK’s contribution to Nato ‘will not waver’.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Kemi Badenoch reveals whether she’d support a bank holiday if England win the World Cup When asked about a potential bank holiday, Ms Badenoch said the ‘private sector would still be working and the public sector would take the day off’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Keir Starmer intervened to oppose Fifa’s plan to move England kick-off time PM stepped in over proposal to shift World Cup match to an earlier time, amid concerns it would benefit Mexico
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Angela Rayner goes full beige in her push for an Andy Burnham promotion Angie did her best to not say anything controversial in a presenting gig on LBC. Let’s hope it was a one-off