Zia Yusuf Steps Down as Reform UK Chairman
Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK, citing a change in priorities. He stated that furthering the party’s electoral prospects was no longer an effective use of his…
UK Spending Review: Key Announcements Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces significant decisions in the upcoming Spending Review, determining government department budgets for the next few years. This review will allocate taxpayer funds to vital services like…
Truss’s Mini-Budget Faces Conservative Backlash
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has pledged that the Conservative Party will never again jeopardize the UK’s economic stability by making unaffordable promises, a clear attempt to distance the party from…
Half a Million More Children to Receive Free School Meals
Starting September 2026, all English children whose parents receive Universal Credit will qualify for free school meals, the government announced. Eligibility will be irrespective of income; currently, a household income…
Starmer Under Pressure Over Gaza Stance
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, faces mounting pressure from within his own ranks to adopt a stronger stance against Israel following the escalating conflict in Gaza. MPs are…
UK Avoids Trump’s 50% Steel Tariffs (for Now)
The UK has temporarily avoided President Trump’s executive order doubling steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%. Effective Wednesday, the order increases import taxes for U.S. firms sourcing these…
UK Avoids Trump’s 50% Steel Tariffs (For Now)
The UK has temporarily avoided the full impact of US President Donald Trump’s executive order doubling steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%. While the order increases import taxes…
£15 Billion Transport Package Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a substantial £15.6 billion investment in England’s transport infrastructure. This funding will support tram, train, and bus projects across mayoral authorities in the Midlands, North,…
Reeves Announces Spending Cuts, Acknowledging Inevitable Losses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her economic strategy, acknowledging that not all government departments will receive their full funding requests in the upcoming spending review. Speaking in Manchester, Reeves revealed…
Labour’s Evolving China Strategy
Listen to Ankur read this article Chongqing, a sprawling city in southwestern China, presents a breathtaking urban landscape. Its mountainous terrain, crisscrossed by rivers, is unified by extensive elevated roadways;…