Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges

The chair of the Jewish Greens says leader Zack Polanski should go over his handling of the Green Party's motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Offences targeting Muslims increased most in 12 months to March – up 15% – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10% * UK politics live – latest updates Racially and religiously motivated offences have reached record highs in the UK, as the government’s main Islamophobia partner says attacks on mosques are increasing in severity. New Home Office figures show police recorded 146,825 hate crimes in the year ending March 2026 – a rise of 7% in the past year. Offences targeting Muslims increased the most – up 15%, from 4,479 to 5,132 – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10%, from 2,874 to 3,162. Continue reading...

Andrew search warrants were unlawful, court hears

Chief constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to be suspended as officers are re-vetted.

Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

Civil rights veteran says Republicans will ‘reap the reaction’ for redistricting moves ahead of midterm elections

Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Reuters that Iran ​must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war.

The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.

Watch live as Conservative leader closes event with party trailing Labour and Reform in opinion polls

Sharp sell-off in US Treasury market starts to feed through to junk-rated companies

Asked by the BBC how the plans would be paid for, Badenoch says the Conservatives have already announced savings in areas such as welfare and net zero.

No one likes to pay more — people or corporations — but this is a time of national need

Inflation rose far ​quicker than expected in some of the euro zone's biggest economies this month due to the energy-price ‌shock of the Iran war, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to ra...

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years between January and March

Prime minister says ‘going all the way’ is an option as government reviews relations with 27-country bloc

Prime minister pitches ‘honest conversation’ with voters about problems facing the UK

Members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition lead campaign to exclude Ra’am and Joint List

British ministers will brief defence companies and providers of ​critical national infrastructure on the ‌threat posed by Russia, the government said on Friday, amid increasing concerns ​about possibl...

London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union

Investors signal Budget buffer could fall from the £23.6bn forecast to around £14bn without spooking gilt market

Chancellor John Healey is looking for revenues in next month’s Budget to compensate for hit from higher borrowing costs due to Iran war

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes

‘Dismal’ £18bn figure for August comes as inflation drives up government spending

Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Paramount has reached a settlement with the US states in a lawsuit challenging its $110bn merger with Warner Bros

Tax records obtained by Zeteo show the Washington cultural landmark writing off lots of debt as Trump struck. Up by the White House, a senior House Republican sounds a midterms alarm.

Andy Burnham’s government is not considering a similar move against 60% rate viewed by economists as a dysfunction in tax system

The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.

President Donald Trump upbraided Supreme Court justices as “shells” beholden to “crazed” liberal interests in a lengthy online screed a day after the court blocked his plan to execute dramatic changes...

Gwent Police said he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

The states argue there are no clear limits on which benefits could count against a green card applicant.

European payments group has contacted clients whose IDs, addresses and other details were handed over to hackers posing as government officials

UK ministers are understood to be in contact with the US embassy over the incident, which is reported to be connected to an investigation in the US.

A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned group puts the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for Donald ​Trump as his war with Iran grinds o...

Warring tech bosses unite behind warnings that humans could lose control of the technology

Christopher Harborne says he has equalled a donation from Ben Delo - the single largest gift to a UK political party.

Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.

10-year borrowing costs hit highest level in nearly three years despite upsized repurchase programme

Sagal Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, will take on expected Green candidate Zack Polanski in north London by-election

Investors braced for price rises across smartphone line-up as memory costs hit

Argentina’s government filed criminal charges against Israeli-owned energy company Navitas Petroleum

Joint statement by the Prime Minister, President Macron and Prime Minister Carney on the Two-State Solution.

Post showed US flag covering Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland and other nations

Israel's foreign minister announced the move after UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused Israeli "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in the illegally occupied West Bank.

After multiple trips to Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to make their first public visit to Kyiv as Washington seeks to revive the stalled peace efforts.

Luke Campbell is said to be on defection watch, but denies any intention of quitting Reform