UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead Markets predict Bank of England will hold rates in 2026 as bond yields soar on forecasts of prolonged conflict The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Nigel Farage takes significant stake in Kwasi Kwarteng’s bitcoin company Farage’s investment in crypto company Stack, headed by executive chairman Kwasi Kwarteng, comes after Labour asked the Electoral Commission to investigate crypto donations to Reform UK The Independent UK · Mar 9
Ministers discuss ways to offset energy price surges caused by Iran war Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Mahmood’s immigration plan is Labour’s last chance to stem tide of extremism from left and right NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how Shabana Mahmood’s intervention on asylum and immigration plays into the debate about the future direction of the Labour Party and why she has emerged as a candidate to replace Keir Starmer The Independent UK · Mar 5
‘The Epstein files won’t knock him out’: what Anthony Scaramucci learned in Trump’s inner circle He lasted just 11 days as White House communications director, before being fired from the Trump administration. The financier and broadcaster discusses working for the president – and becoming his biggest critic The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Don’t be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state Labour MPs may clamour for bolder spending, but – like their Tory and Reform counterparts – they ask for the unaffordable The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
Boris Johnson and Liz Truss ‘lobbied Trump to block Starmer’s Chagos deal’ The two former British prime ministers are said to have raised concerns over the deal with the US president The Independent UK · Feb 20
Fact check: Keir Starmer’s popularity, Muslim mayors and AI Epstein image Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Feb 20
Thursday news quiz: catchphrases, crowds, coups and catastrophes Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Reform to reinstate two-child benefit cap as Jenrick pledges ‘fiscal discipline’ Sir Keir Starmer criticised Robert Jenrick’s announcement as ‘shameful’, as Reform’s Treasury spokesperson claimed the policy is unaffordable. The Independent UK · Feb 18
From Harold Wilson to Liz Truss – what the fates of former prime ministers can teach Keir Starmer Despite his name – honouring Keir Hardie, the first leader of the Labour party – Keir Starmer is not known to be a student of political history. This apparent incuriosity helps define an indistinct political identity. The Conversation · Feb 17
Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss It’s awkward, nobody seems to know what is going on, and the president’s thumb is at half-mast. It’s almost a metaphor for diplomatic relations between the US and the UK, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Feb 16
Liz Truss shares photo with Donald Trump: ‘Right about everything’ Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister blames end of premiership on ‘deep state’ The Independent UK · Feb 15
‘Right about everything’: Liz Truss tweets photo of meeting with Trump Unclear how encounter between Britain’s shortest-serving PM and US president was initiated and how long it lasted The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12 ‘Jellyfish’ and ‘doormat’: why is Keir Starmer so deeply unpopular? From his public persona to a sense that he sold the country a pup, many factors seem to feed a sense of ‘great dislike’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gun
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Sir Keir Starmer: U-turns, judgment fears and public scepticism combine The Prime Minister is facing a week of uncertainty as critics call for new leadership.
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Lord Sugar mocks Liz Truss and Arsenal in The Apprentice 20th anniversary series launch Lord Sugar also introduced two surprise candidates as he launched the 20th anniversary series of the BBC One show
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Braverman’s predictable defection is Farage’s biggest political gamble yet Twice-sacked former home secretary seen as ‘not a team player’ and may limit attempts to expand Reform’s appeal
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Suella makes the ultimate sacrifice as she ditches Tories for Reform Most of those at Monday’s event had to remind themselves that Braverman hadn’t defected long ago
Evening Standard · Jan 26 Suella Braverman’s journey from Tory right torchbearer to party defector The former home secretary has courted controversy.
The Times of India · Jan 26 Is Suella Braverman of Indian-origin? What to know about the new Reform UK member In a bold political maneuver, ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman has shifted her allegiance from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. Voicing disappointment over the timid stance of her former colleagues, Braverman, who hails from an Indian heritage, is set to advocate for Fareham & Waterlooville under Nigel Farage's banner.
Evening Standard · Jan 24 Millionaire neighbours vent anger over Liz Truss’s £500k private members club in MI5’s former Mayfair offices The ex-Prime Minister described the new club as ‘a strategic nexus for a global network of pro-growth leaders’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24 Red meat, no lettuce: Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attend private lunch after week of Tory defections Meal at Mayfair club took place on day Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick criticised former PM’s mini-budget
Euronews · Jan 23 Japan's central bank holds rates steady after bond sell-off and ahead of elections The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.