‘It’s more incrementalism’: Starmer’s safe king’s speech fails to quell mutiny
One of PM’s expanding cohort of critics in Labour party says policy programme ‘sums up where we have gone wrong’For Keir Starmer’s Labour critics, his...
Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches
Organisers as well as speakers will be held responsible for unlawful speech as police face exceptionally busy weekendThe Metropolitan police have said...
King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer
King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under ...
What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?
Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislationUK politics live – latest updates Con...
Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starm...
Wes Streeting arrives at No 10 for talks with Keir Starmer ahead of King’s speech - UK politics live
A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challengeR...
Starmer hopes to regain momentum with unveiling of dozens of bills in king’s speech
Planned legislation includes housing, immigration and energy measures, and comes amid awkwardness with the palace over Charles’s roleKeir Starmer will...
Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership
In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies aheadGood morning. Yest...
Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
Deputy Liberal leader says Coalition should listen ‘very carefully’ to results of Farrer byelection. Follow the latest updatesFederal budget 2026: wha...
UK gilt yields creep higher as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’
Cost of government borrowing rises on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflationBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics...
What did Keir Starmer say in ‘last chance’ speech to save his premiership?
Address was billed as make-or-break amid mounting speculation of a challenge. Has he done enough to hang on?Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s...
Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech
PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challengeWho are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s La...
Starmer to say ‘incremental change won’t cut it’ in major make-or-break speech to avert leadership challenge – UK politics live
Prime minister will try to convince Labour MPs to back him after suffering major election losses last week Good morning. The news this morning is full...
Hungary’s new PM apologises to those wronged under Orbán in first speech
Péter Magyar strikes radically different tone to predecessor but questions remain about how he will lead the countryMoments after he was sworn in as H...
Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in King’s speech
Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs The full nationalisation of Bri...
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," ...
Australia news live: BHP loses Brazil dam collapse case; man charged with hate speech over NSW parliament rally
Mining company cannot appeal against liability for 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
Rutgers cancels graduation speech over speaker’s pro-Palestinian posts
Rami Elghandour tells Guardian in exclusive interview that cancellation sends ‘dangerous’ message to studentsRutgers University abruptly rescinded its...
Lauren Sánchez Kicks Off Met Gala With Speech Praising Anna Wintour
Lauren Sánchez Bezos is proud to step into her Met Gala 2026 role.
Hours before fashion’s biggest night May 4, Jeff Bezos’ wife—who is serving as an ...
Page of Theodore Roosevelt speech hit by bullet in 1912 assassination attempt uncovered
The 26th president was wounded in the attack but the thick manuscript in his breast pocket helped save his lifeThe first page of a thick manuscript th...
From Mumford & Sons to ‘free speech’ YouTuber: Winston Marshall’s dramatic career change
GB News owner’s son, who wants Channel to be mined to stop migrants, is latest to have a go at transatlantic rightwing commentaryOn a Los Angeles stag...
