British Minister Miata Van Bulleh has resigned from the government, prompting urgent calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down. This resignation marks the first of its kind in the current government and reflects growing discontent within the party.
Sources indicate that the UK government will not include a new welfare bill in the upcoming King's Speech, raising questions about its ability to advance its agenda. This decision follows previous failed attempts to reform the system.
The UK government has announced new measures aimed at boosting the local economy by granting ministers the authority to compel pension funds to invest their assets in British companies. This decision is part of the government's efforts to support national businesses and enhance economic growth.
Ian Collard, a senior official at the UK Foreign Office, declined to appear before a parliamentary committee to testify regarding the visa granted to Lord Mandelson. This decision raises questions about the transparency of the visa issuance process.
The British government is convening an emergency meeting led by Labour leader Keir Starmer to discuss the implications of the US-Israeli war on Iran. This meeting comes amid rising tensions in the region and their potential impact on European security.
A group advocating for British citizens detained in the UAE has urged the UK government to provide more support following accusations of filming Iranian attacks. This comes after a British man was arrested in Dubai for allegedly violating cybercrime laws.