Prime Minister Keir Starmer is grappling with mounting challenges as Labour navigates a £30 billion budget deficit and political fallout from high-profile resignations.
The exits of Angela Rayner, over a stamp duty scandal, and investment minister Baroness Poppy Gustafsson have weakened Labour’s economic credibility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves, preparing for the November 26, 2025, budget, faces pressure to deliver a growth plan amid warnings from Mohamed El-Erian of a fiscal “doom loop.” UK borrowing costs, at a 27-year high of 5.72% for 30-year debt, and a falling pound add to the strain.
Starmer’s reshuffle aims to stabilize his leadership, but Nigel Farage’s accusations of censorship and internal party dissent complicate matters.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has capitalized on Labour’s vulnerabilities, criticizing Starmer’s handling of immigration and ethics scandals.
Reeves’ focus on fiscal discipline is critical, but public and investor confidence hangs in the balance as Labour faces a turbulent autumn.
Bodycare’s 32 store closures deepen the UK retail crisis, threatening jobs and high street vitality.
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour grapples with Angela Rayner’s resignation and internal party dissent.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship, citing Graham Linehan’s arrest, ignited a free speech row.
Keir Starmer clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, addressing immigration, economic issues, and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
Keir Starmer’s ID card plan for migration control faces backlash, escalating political tensions.
Keir Starmer’s compulsory ID card proposal for migration control sparks public and political backlash.
Nigel Farage accused the UK of becoming an authoritarian censorship regime during his US House Judiciary Committee testimony.
Keir Starmer’s economic plans falter as resignations and a looming budget deficit challenge Labour’s credibility.
Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget grapples with a £30 billion deficit and Labour’s internal crises.
Keir Starmer defends police focus on serious crime amid Nigel Farage’s censorship claims.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized police priorities following the arrest of Graham Linehan over social media posts on transgender issues.
Keir Starmer rejects censorship accusations as Nigel Farage escalates free speech debate in the US.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship fuels a heated free speech debate with Keir Starmer.
Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after admitting to underpaying stamp duty, breaching the ministerial code.
Keir Starmer rules out leaving the ECHR, defending its role despite immigration policy criticisms.
Baroness Poppy Gustafsson is reportedly resigning as investment minister, raising concerns for Keir Starmer’s economic agenda.
Good Morning Britain viewers expressed outrage over Keir Starmer's proposal for compulsory ID cards to address the migrant crisis.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns after admitting to underpaying stamp duty on a UK property.
Bodycare’s administration and 32 store closures highlight the ongoing decline of UK high street retail.
Sky News experiences sound issues during live reporting of Angela Rayner's resignation.
Kemi Badenoch confronted Keir Starmer at PMQs over immigration policies and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
The Duchess of Kent, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, prompting tributes from the Royal Family and public figures.
Bodycare’s closure of 32 stores signals a deepening crisis for UK high street retail amid economic pressures.
Graham Linehan, the creator of the popular TV show 'Father Ted,' was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of 'inciting violence' over social media posts he made about transgender issues.
Graham Linehan, the creator of the popular TV show 'Father Ted,' was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of 'inciting violence' over social media posts he made about transgender issues.
Zack Polanski secured a landslide victory to lead the Green Party, defeating Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns with a bold eco-populist vision.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch expressed 100% confidence in Scottish party leader Russell Findlay despite recent MSP defections.
Nigel Farage has criticized UK politicians for their 'spineless' immigration policies, citing a recent deal to pay Afghanistan's Taliban to accept deported Afghans.
Lord Tyrie urges the CMA to act swiftly on big tech monopolies.
A second A487 crash near Machynlleth disrupts holiday traffic.
