Labour's secret talks on rejoining EU customs union
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government holds informal discussions on rejoining the EU customs union to boost economic growth, with GDP potentially rising 2.2%.
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government holds informal discussions on rejoining the EU customs union to boost economic growth, with GDP potentially rising 2.2%.
Deputy PM David Lammy suggests UK could benefit from rejoining an EU customs union, but PM Keir Starmer swiftly reaffirms the government's commitment to its manifesto pledge not to return. Explore the internal debate on post-Brexit ties.
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns against using Brexit as a 'reckless' foreign policy model. Plus, analysis of the UK-US drugs deal and the race for the US Ambassador role.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.
The UK is negotiating to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme by 2027. A deal could be finalised by January, marking a key step in improving post-Brexit relations with Europe. Read the latest.
UK net migration falls dramatically from 649,000 to 204,000. Explore the real reasons behind this plunge and why Labour struggles to address this polarising issue effectively.
New analysis reveals Brexit's dual failure on immigration control and economic growth. With 57% of voters wanting EU return, calls grow for public inquiry into Brexit consequences.
The booming skin-lightening industry, built on colonial ideals, is causing a surge in cancer and irreversible skin damage in women of colour. Discover the toxic truth.
Welsh mussel exports to EU collapse from 10,000 to 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Discover how new UK-EU deal could revive the industry and save coastal communities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's post-Brexit economic reality as budget pressures mount. Will Labour dare tell the truth about Britain's European predicament?
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils radical proposals to block EU nationals from benefits and triple NHS surcharge, claiming £25bn savings. Labour dismisses as 'fantasy numbers'.
Irish justice minister warns UK's toughened asylum rules may strain relations and increase migration to Ireland. Discover the potential consequences for the Common Travel Area.
Government accused of burying farming review revealing inheritance tax concerns. Key report with 57 recommendations delayed until after Autumn Budget. Read the full story.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports shift to cleaner electric technology at Scunthorpe plant, securing jobs while raising questions about traditional blast furnaces.
Australian defence companies face questions over $300m weapons exports to UAE amid evidence of arms diversion to Sudanese paramilitary forces accused of genocide. Read the investigation.
Guardian readers criticise John Lewis's Christmas advert as a cynical ploy exploiting family values to drive sales, questioning its portrayal of gender roles and masculinity.
China expresses extreme disappointment with the Dutch minister over a semiconductor supply chain crisis that brought the global car industry to a halt. Read the full story.
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
Plans for a £1 billion film-making neighbourhood in Camden have been officially submitted, featuring vertical studios, 500 homes, and education facilities. Discover how this will transform London's creative scene.
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
A new report reveals a third of daily music uploads are AI-generated, and 97% of listeners can't tell the difference. Discover the impact on artists and the industry.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish reveals he is considering a return to the advertising industry, but vows to secure the club's future under the new football regulator first. Discover his plans.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs across its global operations as the company grapples with significant debt and operational challenges. Read the full analysis.
Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel is under investigation in Romania for embezzlement and tax evasion. The probe adds to the tycoon's troubles following the loss of his key UK operation. Read the latest developments.
New research shows 97% of listeners can't identify AI-generated music, sparking calls for transparency on streaming platforms. Can you spot the difference?
Thom Yorke, Dua Lipa and Chris Martin lead 38 artists demanding Keir Starmer honour his pledge to tackle extortionate secondary ticketing sites exploiting music fans with prices reaching £114,666.
Analysis explores whether Nigel Farage could emulate Giorgia Meloni's journey from far-right politics to mainstream leadership by embracing European cooperation. Read the political comparison.