CT Group condemned for paying journalists for favourable stories
CT Group, a lobbying firm co-founded by Lynton Crosby, secretly paid journalists for positive articles, sparking calls for transparency and stricter lobbying rules.
Category : Politics
Badenoch must adapt rhetoric for Burnham challenge
Kemi Badenoch's first speech since Andy Burnham became PM focused on economic competence and questioned how he would fund his policies, as Tories urge her to adapt her approach.
UN chief: Middle East 'getting out of control'
UN Secretary General António Guterres warns the Middle East is teetering on the edge of the unimaginable as fears of escalation grow, with Trump weighing a massive attack on Iran.
Saudi Nuclear Deal Tied to Abraham Accords, Says White House
Press secretary says Saudi nuclear deal requires joining Abraham Accords; if not, 'the deal is off', reiterating Trump's demand.
Katie Price's sister slams Lee Andrews over sex tape claims
Sophie Price calls Lee Andrews 'disgusting' after reports he tried to sell a sex tape of Katie. Katie denies tape exists, says he was joking.
Man mocks Trump behind his back at Georgia rally
An audience member at a Donald Trump rally in Marietta, Georgia, mocked the US President's mannerisms throughout his speech, with clips going viral on social media.
Woman shouts at Farage then crashes car in Clacton
A woman shouted 'W*****' at Nigel Farage in Clacton before rear-ending another car. Farage called it 'instant karma' as his popularity declines.
Green deputy slams Labour for 'out-Reforming Reform' on immigration
Mothin Ali, Green Party deputy leader, accuses Labour of mimicking Reform UK's anti-immigration stance, calling for hope and solidarity with migrants.
Croydon trio jailed 44 years for shotgun revenge attack
Three men sentenced to total 44 years for ambushing a man with a sawn-off shotgun in New Addington; victim survived despite being shot in chest.
Police hunt Lee Culleton after East London fatal crash
Police are searching for Lee Culleton, 45, after a motorcyclist, 28, died in a hit-and-run on the A12 in Romford on July 19. The driver fled the scene.
Burnham's rates cut for venues shows he is a man of action
Andy Burnham, in his first week as PM, delivers a 20% business rates relief for grassroots music venues, a move praised by Music Venue Trust CEO as a swift, decisive action.
London braces for fourth heatwave with 34C forecast next week
London faces its fourth heatwave of the year next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C, according to weather forecasters.
Burnham urged to protect pubs and clubs as cultural assets
Think tank Good Growth Foundation calls on Andy Burnham to classify pubs and clubs as 'cultural assets' alongside opera houses, proposing new planning protections and business rate relief to shield venues from Nimby complaints.
Jordan Stephens' PowerPoint pitch to Jade Thirlwall resurfaces
A clip of Jordan Stephens creating a PowerPoint to win over Jade Thirlwall has resurfaced after reports the couple split after six years. The pair remain amicable.
Norway files FIFA complaint over Trump Balogun interference
Norway will submit a formal complaint to FIFA over Donald Trump's alleged interference in suspending Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card, calling it a 'mistake' that threatens the game's integrity.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Mum denies killing three kids
Lindsay Clancy's trial begins for murdering her three children. Defense argues postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors allege premeditation with exercise bands.
London Stadium deal costs taxpayers £19m a year
City Hall loses £19m annually from the 99-year London Stadium deal signed by Boris Johnson in 2013, with no break clause for the GLA.
Burnham pauses early release scheme after PC Harper backlash
PM Andy Burnham halts Labour's early prisoner release plan after outrage over potential release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, pledging urgent review to minimize public risk.
Khan: Russia, China, MAGA spread 'lawless London' lies
Sadiq Khan claims Russia, China, MAGA influencers and rival cities amplify negative stories about London, despite crime falling 14% in the past year.
Croydon agency staff costs hit £55m; mayor defends rise
Croydon Council's annual agency staffing costs have risen from £22m to £55m in four years. Mayor Jason Perry defends the increase, saying temporary staff are needed for financial stabilisation, but Labour calls it a 'staggering failure'.
UK warned it risks becoming cocaine hub after Liberia busts
Liberian officials warn the UK is not doing enough to stop drug trafficking through West Africa, risking Britain becoming a cocaine destination after £230m bust.
London not 'dystopian hellhole' says Khan as crime falls
Sadiq Khan rejects claims London is a 'dystopian hellhole' as crime stats show phone theft down 50%, murder at record low, and neighbourhood offences down 14%.
Woman crashes car after swearing at Nigel Farage
A woman who swore at Nigel Farage during his Clacton campaign crashed her car moments later, which he called 'instant karma' on social media.
Pilot loses cancer discrimination claim after groping colleague
A Virgin Atlantic pilot who touched a junior crew member's thigh and sent unwanted messages was dismissed for gross misconduct. His claim that he was sacked for having cancer was rejected by a tribunal.
Woman and teenage girl die in Essex sandbank tide incident
A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl died after the tide came in while a group was on a sandbank near West Mersea, Essex. A third person is in hospital in serious condition.
Gang jailed 30 years for kidnapping man dating sister
Four men were jailed for almost 30 years for kidnapping a 21-year-old because he dated the sister of two gang members, torturing him in a shipping container.
Nigel Farage's popularity plummets to 22%
Nigel Farage's favourability has dropped to 22%, with a 46% net negative rating, surpassing Keir Starmer's pre-resignation low, according to a YouGov poll.
Parents petition for crossings after teen killed in Lewisham
Over 500 residents back a petition for pedestrian crossings on Manor Lane, Lee, after 16-year-old Theo Seward died in a crash. Parents hand petition to Lewisham Council.
Manchester synagogue attacker's friend jailed for military base plot
Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie to conduct reconnaissance at the UK Defence Academy. Al-Shamie later killed two men at a synagogue. Bashir was jailed for life.
Arsonists use cats with flammable rags to spread fires
Italian authorities investigate arsonists who sent live cats with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails into wildfires, spreading flames in Calabria. A €1,000 reward is offered for information.
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