Prime ministers
MI5 director general Sir Ken McCallum has publicly expressed frustration over the collapse of a spying case against two men accused of passing secrets to China, warning that Chinese state actors pose a national security threat to the UK "every day". The collapse of the case has sparked
Aston Villa Football Club
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced the ban on supporters of Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing concerns over public safety. The decision by Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group was met with criticism from other prominent figures, including Tory leader
Prime ministers
Following the controversial collapse of the case against two individuals accused of passing sensitive intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party, Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will publish the witness statement given by Matthew Collins, the deputy national security adviser, about the case. This move comes after accusations of
Peace negotiations
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed a "historic day" as key countries agreed President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, with the UK set to play a crucial role in monitoring the ceasefire. The agreement, signed by the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, followed the release
Peace negotiations
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his relief over the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, hailing it as a crucial step towards a sustainable peace in the Middle East. Starmer, who is in Egypt to attend a summit with US President Donald Trump and other world
Prime ministers
UK Foreign Secretary Sir Keir Starmer praised the deal as "a historic day" for the region, as key countries signed a ceasefire agreement that marked the end of a two-year war in Gaza. The agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, included the release of 20 Israeli hostages
Prime ministers
The UK government has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailing the agreement as a "moment of profound relief". Speaking in the Commons, Starmer credited US President Donald Trump for the deal, stating that it was "his deal". The agreement, signed by Trump
Peace negotiations
The UK has been accused of downplaying its role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza, as tensions rise between Labour and the US ambassador to Israel. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson claimed Britain played a key role in negotiating the peace deal, but was met with criticism from Mike Huckabee, a
Peace negotiations
UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell's "incredible input" was acknowledged by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff as the country's efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza came to fruition. The summit, co-hosted by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, aimed
Peace negotiations
Tensions have eased slightly in the Gaza region as the first seven hostages were released by Hamas into the custody of the Red Cross on Sunday, marking a crucial step in the US-brokered ceasefire. The development comes as UK Labor Party leader Sir Keir Starmer prepares to attend a summit
Prime ministers
Sir Keir Starmer hailed the agreement as a "historic day" as key countries including the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey agreed to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza. The Prime Minister met with US President Donald Trump and fellow negotiators in Sharm El Sheikh, where the deal was signed
Political parties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in London to attend a leadership summit that brings together key figures from the progressive left, including critics of US President Donald Trump. The Global Progress Action Summit, which takes place in association with the Labour Party's key group Labour Together, will
