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UK announces support package for Ukraine on war anniversary

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London, Britain, February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London, Britain, February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat outside 10 Downing Street following a meeting, in London, Britain, December 8, 2025.  ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat outside 10 Downing Street following a meeting, in London, Britain, December 8, 2025.  ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS

First Andrew, now Mandelson: British PM Starmer can’t catch a break

British PM Keir Starmer with former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception in Washington.
British PM Keir Starmer with former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception in Washington.

Votes may ‘melt like snow’: Reform, Greens eye Labour’s British bastion in Manchester by-election

A poll of 452 people published by Omnisis on Feb 20 suggested the Greens could win the seat with 20 per cent.
A poll of 452 people published by Omnisis on Feb 20 suggested the Greens could win the seat with 20 per cent.

British PM Starmer refers minister to ethics adviser over smear claims

Mr Josh Simons was accused of telling Britain’s security services that critical journalists were linked to a pro-Russian network, a charge he has denied.
Mr Josh Simons was accused of telling Britain’s security services that critical journalists were linked to a pro-Russian network, a charge he has denied.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 24, 2026

Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.
Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released after arrest over Epstein revelations

Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson enters a vehicle outside a reported residence, after police launched a misconduct in public office investigation following the release of U.S. Justice Department files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in London, Britain, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Ratcliffe
Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson enters a vehicle outside a reported residence, after police launched a misconduct in public office investigation following the release of U.S. Justice Department files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in London, Britain, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Ratcliffe

Australian PM backs removing of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of royal succession

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Greens and Reform UK circle Labour stronghold in Manchester by-election

Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, joins supporters for a campaign, in Manchester, Britain, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Andy Bruce
Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, joins supporters for a campaign, in Manchester, Britain, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Andy Bruce

FA won't take action against Man Utd owner Ratcliffe over immigration remarks

FILE PHOTO: Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, March 17, 2023 REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, March 17, 2023 REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.