Bank Of England Freezes Interest Rate At 16-year High
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as inflation remains elevated despite recent slowdowns.
Voters Slam Rishi Sunak: He's 'Weak, Useless, Incompetent, Untrustworthy, Rubbish'
As Labour supporters champion Keir Starmer for his honesty and competence, Tory voters describe Rishi Sunak as a "weak, useless, rich idiot".
Left-Wing Muslims Lose Faith In The Labour Party As Gaza Death Toll Passes 31,000
Labour's chance of winning the next general election has been threatened by its inability to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
UK Awaits Voter-friendly Budget Before Election
Britain's Conservative government unveils a pre-election budget Wednesday that could feature voter-friendly measures as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party badly trails main opposition Labour in polls.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
UK Official Says Iran and Russia May Use Deepfake Videos to Disrupt UK and US Elections
Call for better AI regulation to control deepfake videos emerges as AI-generated deepfakes are being used globally to disrupt elections by rival forces.
UK 'Net Zero' Economy Bucks Recession: Study
Britain's green economy grew in 2023 to buck a broader recession, according to a report released Tuesday that urged politicians heading into a general election to stick with climate-friendly investments.
Prince William Says 'Too Many Have Been Killed' In Israel Gaza Conflict
While delivering a statement at the British Red Cross in London, Prince William urged other world leaders to recognise the "desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza".
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
Tory MPs Say Sunak Should Resign If He Refuses To Move More Towards The Right
Since the Labour Party overturned majorities in Kingswood and Wellingborough, Tory MPs have threatened a vote of no confidence and urged Sunak to knuckle down on immigration.
Starmer Faces Biggest Leadership Test In Upcoming Gaza 'Immediate Ceasefire' Vote
Starmer is facing his biggest leadership test yet as a parliamentary motion that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel looms.
UK Economy Slides Into Recession Ahead Of Election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
UK's Labour Vows Action As Anti-Semitism Scandal Reemerges
Britain's main Labour opposition vowed Wednesday to block candidates deemed unfit to be lawmakers, as the party expected to form the next government grappled to quell a fresh anti-Semitism row.
Sticky UK Inflation Stokes Bank Of England Rate-cut Debate
British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.
Earth Experiences Unprecedented Climate Event: Breach of 1.5°C Warming Limit Lasts for a Year
The breach of the 1.5°C limit for a consecutive 12-month period is a concerning development that heightens fears about the pace and severity of climate change.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
Conservatives Will Lose 'Politically Homeless' Voters In Rural Strongholds, New Poll Predicts
According to the survey, since 2019, Conservative support in rural constituencies has fallen by 25 points, showing that just 34 per cent of the electorate in England's 100 most rural constituencies said they would vote for the party.
What Sustainability Trends Should Businesses Be Watching In 2024?
As Starmer and Sunak focus their attention on winning election votes by tackling climate change, a series of sustainable trends will dominate 2024.
Starmer Faces Rising Criticism Over Plans To Drop £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge
Starmer is expected to argue that it will not affect specific pledges on improving home energy efficiency and decarbonising the national grid by 2030.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire For Trans Jibe When Murdered Teen's Mother Was In Commons
The teenager named Brianna Ghey died after repeatedly being stabbed with a knife in a park in Cheshire.
Labour Drops Radical Reforms As It Prepares To 'Bombproof' Manifesto From Tory Attacks
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that the Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
Undeterred Ex-PM Truss Launches New UK Tory Grouping
Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, launching on Tuesday a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Sunak Plays Down £1,000 Rwanda Bet With Piers Morgan After Backlash
The House of Lords voted to delay ratification of the Rwanda treaty until the government has demonstrated that Rwanda is a safe country for migrants.
Rishi Sunak Accused of Giving 'VIP Access' To Indian IT Firm Infosys
A new report has emerged which reveals that the UK trade minister helped Rishi Sunak's wife-linked Indian IT firm Infosys get better access to trade deals for ease of business in the UK.
The Green Party Overtakes The Tories As The Second Most Popular For Voters Under 30
A YouGov poll revealed that for voters aged 18 to 24, the Green Party is nine per cent more popular than the Conservative Party and 12 per cent ahead of the Liberal Democrats.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
'Labour Is The Party Of Business,' UK's Starmer Tells Corporate Bigwigs
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer promised Britain's corporate community Thursday that his Labour party would better marshal the economy than the ruling Conservatives if elected.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".