Keir Starmer

UK economy shrank in April as Iran war began to take its toll

British businesses and consumers grapple with higher energy costs and borrowing rates triggered by the Iran war.

British defence minister Healey quits, plunging PM Starmer deeper into leadership crisis

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks on Downing Street, to attend a cabinet meeting, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

UK PM Keir Starmer to announce under-16s social media ban within days

Starmer said tech firms had three months to introduce “device controls” that prevent children from sending and receiving sexually explicit images.

Big tech firms must stop young people from circulating nude images: British PM Starmer

British PM Keir Starmer is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved parents and considering evidence from Australia.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 8, 2026

Iranian missiles fly in the sky over Israel on June 7, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

US considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius, bypassing Britain, report says

A US Air Force B-1B bomber taking off from the Diego Garcia military base on Oct 7, 2001. Britain has shelved its plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, home to the US-British Diego Garcia air base, after it was criticised by the US.

Zelensky meets allies in Britain after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting on June 7 at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain.

Starmer will be ‘part of’ any leadership race, says UK Deputy PM Lammy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would automatically be included in any leadership ballot if he wanted to participate.

US V-P Vance blames Britain’s handling of student’s murder on migrant ‘invasion’

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters after his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 28, 2026 on his return from Colorado where he attended the 2026 graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. (Photo by Matt Rourke / POOL / AFP)

Britain running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton during a visit to a defence contractor in Bedfordshire, Britain, on May 2.

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