News

Original reporting and the latest political headlines from across the UK.

Our Articles

PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026

Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"

Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.

ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026

Troubling Evidence Of Corruption

The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform

RestoreRemigration24/02/2026

Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang

Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.

PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026

The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future

Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.

Mainstream Headlines

Filtering by:Tag: defence×Clear all

2641 headlines found — Page 7 of 221

The Guardian Politics16 Aug 2026

Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers

Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal Andy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights. As the prime minister fleshes out his agenda, the Fabian Society and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation have warned that millions of workers are missing out on key statutory rights including parental le

EconomyDefenceReformHousing

Read at The Guardian Politics

The Guardian Politics16 Aug 2026

A positive new report raises the question: was Reeves undermined by dodgy data? | Heather Stewart

Assessment that has found a jump in UK productivity emphasises urgent need to appoint a national statistician Keen new chancellor, John Healey, responded to last week’s better-than-expected economic news by claiming the government is “bringing hope back”. Growth did not plunge as feared after Donald Trump unleashed war on Iran – with GDP expanding at a pretty decent 0.4% in the second quarter. But what if we should have held on to a bit more hope all along? A new assessment of the UK’s recent pr

EconomyDefence

Read at The Guardian Politics

Express Politics16 Aug 2026

Plan for new generation of defence factories across North East so UK can tackle threats

The plan for defence enterprise zones has been welcomed by local leaders and is intended to boost the economy as well as protecting Britain

EconomyDefence

Read at Express Politics

The Guardian Politics16 Aug 2026

New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation

Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with official figures expected to show this week that soaring energy bills drove up inflation in July to close to 3%. As the Iran war continues to send shock waves through global energy markets, economists predict the surge in UK gas and electricity bills last month will push Britain’s headline inflation r

EconomyDefence

Read at The Guardian Politics

BBC Politics15 Aug 2026

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

PoliticsDefence

Read at BBC Politics

BBC Politics15 Aug 2026

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

PoliticsDefence

Read at BBC Politics

Express Politics15 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham warned military need answers on funding as enemies marvel at UK complacency

The Prime Minister has been challenged to commit 3% of GDP to defence by 2030 as former top military leaders warn of dire need for upgrades to defend Britain

EconomyDefence

Read at Express Politics

Express Politics15 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham is repeating Keir Starmer's biggest mistake - and putting UK in danger

Kemi Badenoch, writing exclusively for the Express, warns Burnham to stop wasting money on welfare and fund defence

Defence

Read at Express Politics

Express Politics15 Aug 2026

High street pharmacists warn of 'medicines shortages crisis' with supply system 'broken'

Labour is accused of a 'disgraceful' silence as pharmacists say medicines shortage should be 'national priority'

Defence

Read at Express Politics

Express Politics15 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham warned new Labour tax bomb would 'destroy investment' in Britain

The Prime Minister is warned a tax reportedly under consideration by his team would have 'wealth creators running for the hills'

EconomyDefence

Read at Express Politics

The Guardian Politics15 Aug 2026

Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden

Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay Back in October 2020, the UK immigration minister stood up in parliament to reassure campaigners concerned about EU citizens who weren’t aware they had to ask the Home Office to stay in the country after Brexit. Using an example of a child in foster care who might not know they were an EU citizen until they applied for their first job, the Conservative Kevin Foster said the UK wou

PoliticsImmigrationDefenceHousing

Read at The Guardian Politics

Express Politics15 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham warned to scrap woke green policies as they ‘make wildfires worse’

Countryside campaigners are calling for a rethink of environmental rules they claim could leave Britain's uplands more vulnerable to devastating wildfires.

DefenceEnvironment

Read at Express Politics