PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:24:12 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
Sat, 09 May 2026 07:41:40 GMT
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:22:03 GMT
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.
'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour
Sat, 09 May 2026 12:33:52 GMT
In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:16 GMT
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Sat, 09 May 2026 12:18:58 GMT
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
Man critically injured after car hits pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town
Sat, 09 May 2026 12:37:16 GMT
Police say an argument is believed to have taken place before a car crashed into five people.
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:43:43 GMT
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:16:37 GMT
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
