UK Signs Private Health Contract for Small-Boat Arrivals: Who Handles Care After First Response?
The UK government signs a private healthcare contract for small-boat arrivals, sparking debate over NHS access, transparency, and migrant medical care.
IMF Warns UK Inflation Will Be Highest in the G7, Piling Pressure on Reeves Ahead of Budget
IMF says UK inflation will be highest in G7 in 2025, pressuring the Budget and rate path. What it means for households, markets, and growth.
Regulator Proposes Extra 3% Bill Rises for Five Water Companies to Fund Upgrades
CMA issues provisional ruling allowing five water companies to raise bills by 3% to fund upgrades. Public consultation will determine the final decision.
UK Government to Extend Digital ID Access to Teenagers as Ministers Target Online Safety
UK plans to extend digital ID to teenagers spark a privacy debate. Ministers cite modernisation; critics warn of mission creep and data risks.
Starmer Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Calls for Urgent Implementation Amid Humanitarian Crisis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal, urging swift implementation and full humanitarian access as Britain steps up aid and diplomatic support amid global hopes for peace.
UK Police Crack Down on Major Phone Theft Ring, Seize 40,000 Devices Bound for China
Met Police smash major phone theft ring smuggling 40,000 stolen smartphones to China, exposing a vast London crime network and global black market links.
UK House Price Growth Stalls Amid Budget Uncertainty and Economic Headwinds
UK house prices stalled in September 2025, with annual growth slowing to 1.3% as buyers await the Autumn Budget. Analysts warn of policy uncertainty and affordability pressures that could shape the market into 2026.
UK Government Expands Police Powers After Pro-Palestinian Protests and Synagogue Attack Fallout
The UK expands police powers after pro-Palestinian protests and the Manchester synagogue attack, igniting a national debate over free speech and public safety.
Storm Amy Pushes UK Energy Prices Below Zero – As Wind Farms Are Paid to Switch Off
Storm Amy floods UK grid with wind power, driving negative energy prices and forcing wind farms to shut down – exposing the need for major storage investment.
Manchester Synagogue Attack: New Revelations After Yom Kippur Tragedy
Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur leaves two dead, including one victim believed shot by police. Counter-terrorism arrests made.