MYSTERIOUS: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

The gambling industry is a licence to print money. Tax it properly – and turbocharge the fight against child poverty

New thinking is urgent now. I have not seen such deep poverty since I grew up in a mining and textiles town blighted by unemployment, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Labour urged to revive Sure Start label to win back Reform voters

Commission says new Best Start project should be called Sure Start to rebuild trust in austerity damaged areas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

Why is Labour so afraid to admit that we must tax the rich?

There have been modest redistributive reforms, but the party still daren’t admit that Britain’s rampant inequality needs to be addressed, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Voices: Only Angela Rayner has emerged from the welfare debacle with her reputation intact

COMMENT: It took the intervention of the deputy prime minister to persuade the prime minister that the game was up – now some Labour MPs are wondering if she’ll replace him, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Queen meets cancer patients on visit to Maggie’s centre

Camilla has been president of the charity since 2008.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

King and Queen brave summer downpour to honour Kirkcaldy’s war dead

Charles and Camilla met well-wishers while sheltering under umbrellas.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Voices: Starmer has been given two black eyes by his party – but here’s how he could fight back

COMMENT: Bruised by his welfare reforms battle, the prime minister is on a hook of his own making. With a little help from Westminster, he can wriggle off, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Prince William Receives a Rock Star Welcome at a Poignant Event on Princess Diana's Birthday

The Prince of Wales wants to help people who have been "screwed by society."

Marie Claire · Jul 1, 2025

William changing view of homelessness the way Diana did for Aids – Gordon Brown

William appeared on a discussion panel with Mr Brown and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett to mark the second anniversary of his homelessness initiative.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

COMMENT: Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025