Labour has been urged to take immediate action to tackle rising rents as ministers are warned that new housing laws won’t go far enough to combat affordability.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed James Murray as Health Secretary on Thursday, replacing Wes Streeting, who resigned, expressing his lack of confidence in the cabinet minister. He also emphasized that the government must deliver on all the promises that won it the last election.more

Lending giant Lloyds is launching a new low-deposit mortgage that could help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with a deposit as low as £5,000. The new product is aimed primarily at renters who are already coping with significant regular housing costs but who may not have financial support from the "bank of mum and dad".more

Keir Starmer faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to fight an upcoming by-election to return to Westminster.more

A young person has died and two others are being treated after an outbreak of meningitis in Berkshire, health officials have said. It follows a major outbreak in Kent, linked to a Canterbury nightclub, that killed two people and left more than a dozen needing hospital treatment in March.more

Every supermarket over a certain size will be impacted by the law change.more

In yesterday’s article for New Statesman, Prince Harry expressed concern about the rise in anti-Semitic attitudes in the UK, for which he sees no justification. According to the BBC, the son of the British monarch stressed that legitimate protest against a country’s policies must not turn into hatred.more

Chesham in Buckinghamshire is the furthest London Underground station, with direct services to central London and an average house price of about £506,287, roughly £170,000 below the London average.more

Quantum computing is moving from theory to practical application. The UK has scientific and startup strengths but needs patient capital to convert research into competitive companies.more

Met Office and other centres forecast rising temperatures at the end of May; a northerly airmass currently keeps the UK cool.more

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned today, citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer. However, he has not yet announced that he will stand for the Labour Party leadership, and consequently for the post of Prime Minister.more

When asked about the refusal to allow PiS MEP Dominik Tarczyński to enter the UK, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski replied that he could “tone down his comments”. “The British authorities have deemed the MEP a threat to public order; I would advise a less radical approach,” he stated.more

Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruit, reports "The Guardian".more

Keir Starmer has full confidence in Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the British Prime Minister’s office said yesterday. According to media reports, Streeting is preparing to resign and challenge Starmer for the Labour Party leadership. The Prime Minister’s position has been weakened following the party’s defeat in the local elections.more

In May 296 departures from UK airports were cancelled; carriers pledge no summer surcharges for holidaymakers.more

Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report.more

The British government intends to make decisions that will ensure the country's long-term energy, defense, and economic security, King Charles III announced in his Speech from the Throne delivered today in the House of Lords. But doubts about the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer cast a shadow over the government's plans.more

South Yorkshire approves £160m funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport; council loan dispute resolved.more

Britain will send autonomous mine-sweeping vehicles, Typhoon fighter jets and the guided-missile destroyer HMS Dragon to participate in a future multinational defence mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said on Tuesday.more

Pressure continues to mount on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign or provide a timetable for his departure. Four junior ministers and six ministerial aides have resigned from their government positions in the current wave of rebellion. The number of Labour MPs who have publicly questioned his leadership has risen to more than 80.more

Fare evasion on the TfL network is estimated to cost the network around £150m each year. It's been an ongoing struggle for TfL in the body's attempts to tackle it.more

A London borough has been named the friendliest place to live in Britain. Sutton, an outer London borough in the south-west of the capital has topped the charts for the friendliest borough, according to research from estate agent John D Wood & Co.more

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has launched its first national awareness campaign to protect people from fraudulent, unregulated immigration advisers. more

Greggs plans around 120 net openings in the UK in 2026; sales up 7.5% to about £800m.more

In several UK areas more than 1 in 10 18–29‑year‑olds are recorded off work; the Tony Blair Institute urges the government to curb new mental‑health benefit claims.more