politics
From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer
BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister. Source link
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. Source link
Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases
New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March. Source link
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK. Source link
Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says
Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes. Source link
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America’s trade deal with the UK “can always be changed”. Source link
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published. Source link
Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim
Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord “a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man” after a TV debate clash. Source link
Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027. Source link
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Source link