Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm US President Donald Trump again refused to rule out military options to seize control of the Danish territory. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Starmer plays down prospect of US invading Greenland and calls for calm The Prime Minister said the dispute over Greenland should be resolved through ‘calm discussion between allies’, not a trade war or military action. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Jenrick’s defection strategy calls him ‘new sheriff in town’ – reports Kemi Badenoch dismissed Mr Jenrick as shadow justice secretary and suspended him from the Conservative Party on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jan 17
Robert Jenrick: My defection to Reform ‘united the right’ In an interview with the BBC, Mr Jenrick denied that personal ambition had played a role in his defection. Evening Standard · Jan 16
Robert Jenrick attacks Tories as ‘failed’ party as he defects to Reform It comes after the Newark MP was sacked from the Tory frontbench by Kemi Badenoch. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Sophie Turner says filming new TV series in London felt ‘invasive’ The 29-year-old spoke about her upcoming Prime Video show Steal. Evening Standard · Jan 12
Noel Gallagher says it would be an ‘honour’ to write next James Bond theme song Gallagher, 58, has been touring the world with Oasis after reuniting with his brother Liam. Evening Standard · Jan 6
In Pictures: Oasis back, Tom Cruise’s final mission and a farewell to Ozzy Oasis fans were going mad for it as the band toured this year, while there was plenty of sparkle on display at award shows and red carpets in 2025. Evening Standard · Jan 1
In Pictures: Beavers and Bridgerton lookalikes among animal highlights for 2025 Ministers announced a licensing system to legally return beavers to the wild in England this year, with the first pair released in Dorset in March. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
In Pictures: A year of royal resilience and resolution The King and Princess of Wales were back in action after health issues although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ended the year stripped of his titles. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
Foreign Office probes handling of Egyptian activist case amid calls to deport him Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt, maintains that some of his social media posts have been ‘completely twisted out of their meaning’ The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning He flew to the UK on Boxing Day and was reunited with his son, who lives in Brighton, after a travel ban was lifted. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist Posts have emerged dating back to 2010 in which the activist appears to call for violence towards Zionists and the police. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Thomas Frank lauds Tottenham’s ‘huge mentality effort’ in win at Crystal Palace Archie Gray scored the first professional goal of his career at the 112th time of asking to earn Spurs all three points. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025 The royal family in 2025: King and Kate’s health news and Andrew’s banishment The King and Queen hosted US president Donald Trump, William travelled to Rio and Kate staged her annual carol concert.
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025 Train passengers face delays due to Christmas Eve staff shortages Great Western Railway services have been disrupted due to a shortage of train staff
Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025 Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway Great Western Railway said services between Reading and Gatwick Airport would be disrupted on Christmas Eve due to a shortage of train staff.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025 Driver who killed man and hurt others in Christmas Day rampage guilty of murder Anthony Gilheaney, 31, launched a series of violent attacks against five people in the early hours of December 25 2024.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025 Young won’t fight for Britain if country only offers unemployment, says Badenoch The Tory leader has unveiled her plan to divert green spending into a new defence fund.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Patience ‘most important thing’ for Manchester City, says Phil Foden City had to weather early pressure against Crystal Palace before running out 3-0 winners.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025 Crystal Palace vs Manchester City live: Haaland strikes twice to seal victory in Premier League clash Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side moved back within two points of league leaders Arsenal
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025 Peers told not to sabotage assisted dying Bill with ‘unnecessary’ amendments The House of Lords has been accused of time-wasting, having tabled more than 1,000 amendments to the Bill.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Clare Balding leads mascots through London urging people to get cancer screening Balding, who had thyroid cancer more than a decade ago, teamed up with Stand Up To Cancer.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Badenoch pledges to ‘draw a line’ on which health issues get welfare support The Tory leader said the system was not designed to handle ‘the age of diagnosis which we now live in’.
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025 German president’s wife reads Christmas story to London primary school children Elke Budenbender was at the bilingual Judith Kerr Primary School in Herne Hill.