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UK PM Keir Starmer orders national enquiry: From Elon to enquiry – a brief history of Pakistani grooming gangs in Great Britain
The tipping point? A perfect storm of political pressure, survivor testimony, community backlash—and unusually, a global spotlight powered by Elon Musk, who used his platform, X (formerly Twitter), to repeatedly target Starmer’s record on grooming gangs.
Ballymena in Northern Ireland witnessed a second night of violence. Masked rioters clashed with police and set properties ablaze. The unrest followed a protest related to an alleged sexual abuse case. Police responded with water cannons and baton rounds. Several officers were injured. Authorities are investigating racially motivated hate crimes. The British government has condemned the violence.
Suspects in arson attacks linked to UK PM appear in court
Three men, including two Ukrainians, will face trial in April 2026 for arson attacks on properties linked to UK prime minister Keir Starmer. The suspects, Roman Lavrynovych, Stanislav Carpiuc, and Petro Pochynok, are accused of targeting Starmer's former residence and a vehicle previously owned by him. Carpiuc denies involvement, and all three remain in custody pending their pleas in October.
Judge convicts man who burned Quran in London
A Turkish-born man who burned a Quran in London was on Monday found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence, in a case taken up by free-speech campaigners. Hamit Coskun, 50, shouted "Islam is religion of terrorism" and "Quran is burning" as he set the book alight outside the Turkish consulate in London last February 13.
UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review
Britain is set to significantly bolster its defense capabilities in response to escalating global threats, particularly from Russia. The Labour government plans to construct 12 new attack submarines and increase defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029. This strategic shift includes investing in munitions factories, long-range weapons, and a cyber command to address modern warfare challenges and growing international tensions.
Car crash at Liverpool Parade: Why police has ruled out a terrorism charge
A joyous Premier League victory parade in Liverpool turned tragic when a car crashed into the celebrating crowd, injuring at least 50 people, including children. A 53-year-old man has been arrested, but police have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism due to the absence of political, religious, racial, or ideological motives.
UK renationalises first train operator under Labour reforms
A private train operator servicing parts of southern England, including London, on Sunday became the first to be returned to public ownership under a government plan to renationalise Britain's much-maligned railways. In an example of how passengers might not immediately notice much difference, South Western's first service under public ownership on Sunday was set to include a rail replacement bus because of engineering work.
UK chancellor considers mandating chemical castration for serious sex offenders
Shabana Mahmood, the Lord high chancellor, is contemplating mandatory chemical castration for England and Wales' most dangerous sex offenders as part of a broader criminal justice reform effort to alleviate prison overcrowding. This proposal, inspired by recommendations from former Justice Secretary David Gauke, involves using drugs to reduce sexual urges and is currently being piloted in several regions.
British king to visit Ottawa amid Trump-Canada tension
Britain's King Charles III will travel to Canada early next week for a brief but "impactful" visit, at a time when President Donald Trump is floating the idea of making his northern neighbour the 51st US state. "The King and Queen are very much looking forward to the programme, mindful that it is a short visit but hopefully an impactful one," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said as the couple's May 26-27 itinerary was released this week.
India welcomes UK-Mauritius treaty on Chagos, reaffirms support for sovereignty
India has expressed its support for the treaty signed between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, which aims to restore Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia. India views this agreement as a significant milestone and a positive step towards decolonization, aligning with international law and promoting regional stability.
UK net migration in 2024 fell by half to 431,000: Official figures
Net migration to the UK dramatically decreased to 431,000 in 2024, a significant drop from 860,000 the previous year. This decline is attributed to stricter work and study visa regulations implemented by the previous Conservative government. In response to political pressure, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also introduced new, stringent immigration policies.
Elton John blasts UK government over 'criminal' copyright plans
British pop legend Elton John branded the UK government "absolute losers" on Sunday over planned copyright law changes that would hand exemptions to tech firms. If the government's planned changes to copyright laws went ahead they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale", John told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme.
Under pressure from hard-right, Starmer takes cautious approach to EU 'reset'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigates a complex path in UK-EU relations, hosting EU chiefs amidst rising hard-right populism fueled by Brexit and immigration concerns. Starmer aims for closer ties to boost economic growth while honoring the Brexit result. He faces pressure from both Eurosceptics and pro-European factions, balancing domestic politics with international relations as he seeks a delicate balance.