Peter Mandelson is set to become the UK’s next ambassador to the US, a crucial role given the almost half-century vacancy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes Mandelson’s trade expertise will be vital in navigating US-UK relations under President-elect Trump. While Mandelson’s career includes successes and controversies, his appointment aims to strengthen the UK-US relationship. However, differences in opinion on Brexit might pose a challenge.
Britain’s Transport Minister, Louise Haigh, has resigned after a 2014 conviction for misleading police about a lost phone. The resignation throws another challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s already struggling government, facing criticism over recent policy decisions.
The UK Parliament is poised to vote on a bill allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying. The debate pits compassion for the dying against concerns about potential abuse and societal impact, with prominent figures on both sides weighing in.
British farmers are staging a major protest in London against a new inheritance tax that threatens to wipe out generations of family-run farms. The government defends the tax, but farmers argue it’s the final blow after years of struggling with Brexit, volatile weather, and falling profits.
British farmers are staging a major protest in London against a new inheritance tax that threatens to wipe out generations of family-run farms. The government defends the tax, but farmers argue it’s the final blow after years of struggling with Brexit, volatile weather, and falling profits.
British farmers are staging a major protest in London against a new inheritance tax that threatens to wipe out generations of family-run farms. The government defends the tax, but farmers argue it’s the final blow after years of struggling with Brexit, volatile weather, and falling profits.
Donald Trump’s return to power has sent shockwaves across the globe, particularly impacting women’s rights and progress. While it’s natural to feel concerned, this article argues against succumbing to learned helplessness and instead urges the UK to embrace proactive action and become a beacon of hope for a better future. It explores how the UK can leverage its strengths to push back against cultural threats, champion progressive policies, and offer an alternative vision to a world grappling with Trump’s influence.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s visit to Bengaluru’s Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt with his wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, has sparked speculation about his potential political moves. The visit comes amidst the ongoing leadership contest within the Conservative Party in the UK, raising questions about Sunak’s future role in British politics.
Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black woman to lead a major political party in Britain, taking the helm of the Conservative Party. She defeated Robert Jenrick in a leadership race, facing the challenge of rebuilding the party after its historic electoral defeat. Her leadership marks a significant milestone for diversity in British politics.
South Yorkshire is on the verge of a public transport revolution. A recent consultation proposes a shift from privately-run bus services to a franchised system, where the local authority would control routes, fares, and timetables. This move aims to improve reliability, affordability, and accessibility for passengers, but faces significant challenges and will require a major financial commitment. The outcome of this consultation could have far-reaching implications for the region’s economy and mobility, and may even set a precedent for other parts of the UK struggling with similar public transport issues.
