Reform UK's showcase council in Kent has passed its first budget with a 3.99% council tax increase, drawing criticism for exposing the authority to over £410m in financial risks and cuts to vulnerable services.
Labour's bill to lower the voting age to 16 could reshape political engagement, challenging traditional power dynamics and addressing youth disenfranchisement in the UK.
Australian Treasurer Angus Taylor has been likened to a desiccated coconut and a grub, joining a long tradition of colorful political insults in Westminster and beyond.
Lewisham residents face a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, with Band D households paying £2,237. The hike comes alongside £30 million in budget cuts, including reductions to children's services and adult social care.
New evidence from Epstein files reveals hidden cameras in his home. Nigel Farage supports Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments. FBI updates on Savannah Guthrie's mother's kidnapping case.
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis moved to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence contradicted an ICE officer's account of a January incident.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to clarify plans for £6bn-a-year special educational needs costs, as MPs warn of risks to the UK's financial buffer and market concerns.
New data visualizations illustrate the growing diplomatic and economic isolation of the United States under Trump's administration, with shifts in alliances and trade.
The UK government faces scrutiny over corporate lobbying, with Palantir's £241m military contract awarded without tender. Despite promises, reforms stall as ethical concerns persist in Westminster.
A lorry driver who converted blank-firing guns into deadly pistols from his caravan for London gangs and stockpiled weapons for a 'race war' has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Islington residents face a 4.99% council tax increase, with Band D paying £96 more annually. The North London borough cites tripled homelessness spending and rising service demands as key drivers.
Green Party Assembly Member Zoe Garbett demands immediate suspension of Live Facial Recognition technology until proper safeguards are established, citing civil liberties concerns and disproportionate targeting of minority communities.
Pressure mounts on Big Tech as governments debate social media bans for children, sparking a transatlantic clash over free speech and online safety.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, has won a two-thirds majority in the country's first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising, marking a pivotal shift in political power.
Podcast analysis reveals concerns about gender dynamics in Downing Street, vetting failures, and calls for structural changes to address misogyny in government decision-making processes.
Labour peer Harriet Harman says Sir Keir Starmer must prioritize tackling misogyny as a key government goal, citing culture change and decision-making gaps in Downing Street.
Reform UK's policy head threatened to cut Bangor University's state funding after its debating society declined to host party speakers, raising concerns about academic freedom and political intimidation.
US Democrats at the Munich Security Conference called on European allies to resist Donald Trump's policies, emphasizing the need for unity against isolationism.
Australia's new opposition leader, Taylor, outlines a plan to reduce immigration while distancing the Liberal Party from far-right comparisons, sparking political debate.
Sussan Ley resigns from politics following Angus Taylor's election win, as NSW police face brutality allegations and a French ice dancer scandal unfolds.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party declares a parliamentary majority in the first post-2024 uprising election, though official results are pending. The vote, marked by security and constitutional changes, could reshape the nation's political landscape.
Historian Adam Tooze analyzes complex global crises, from climate change to economic instability, offering clarity in a bewildering age through his influential podcast.
In Kyiv, residents endure freezing temperatures without heating due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, relying on shelters and creative hacks to survive the harsh winter.
Analysis reveals how Trump's policies target arts funding and historical narratives, sparking debates over cultural preservation and political influence in the US.
New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his strategy to reshape the party's direction, focusing on policy shifts and internal reforms in a comprehensive podcast interview.
Sussan Ley's political downfall highlights systemic issues within the Liberal Party, where she served as a convenient scapegoat rather than addressing fundamental flaws in leadership and strategy.
A daring thief in central Turkey stole gold and made a bizarre getaway on a donkey, evading police in a rural chase that has captured public attention.
Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein instructed staff to install motion-detected hidden cameras in tissue boxes at his Florida home, with surveillance footage reviewed by Sky News.
Sussan Ley's leadership of the Liberal Party lasted only 18 months, making it the second shortest tenure in party history, as revealed in a detailed chart analysis.
As Keir Starmer faces internal Labour challenges, Health Secretary Wes Streeting emerges as a top leadership contender, with recent events highlighting his political ambitions and strategies.