Labour Leadership: Streeting Eyes Wealth Tax Reform
Wes Streeting proposes a wealth tax by equalising capital gains tax with income tax, estimating £12bn annual revenue.
21 May 2026
Labour Faces Leadership Pressure After Significant Election Losses
Labour suffered significant election losses across the UK, leading to increased pressure on its leader and calls for a change in party direction.
08 May 2026
Farage Referred to Watchdog for £5M Donor Gift
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary probe after receiving a £5 million payment from a donor, prompting a clash over official funding rules.
29 Apr 2026
UK PM faces resignation calls over vetting failure
UK PM faces resignation calls after a failed security vetting check for an ambassadorial appointment, with markets watching gilt yields.
17 Apr 2026
UK PM urges resilience amid global instability
UK PM urges resilience amid global instability, citing Gulf talks on security, shipping lanes and steps to reduce energy and food price shocks.
10 Apr 2026
UK Minister Refutes Iranian Missile Threat to London
UK rejects claims Iran can strike London, saying official assessments do not support it, diverging from an IDF range assertion.
22 Mar 2026
