Nine former Red Arrows pilots have signed a petition urging the Government to choose a British-built aircraft, rather than a foreign jet, to replace the team’s ageing Hawk T1s.
Angela Rayner has urged Labour MPs to move now to remove Keir Starmer from No10, as the PM faces a critical Commons vote over conduct claims. Allies are said to be canvassing support, with Rayner seen as frontrunner to take over should he fall.
Several Labour metro mayors, including Sadiq Khan, Steve Rotheram and Richard Parker, have warned that Sir Keir Starmer’s unpopularity is hurting the party on the doorstep ahead of next month’s local elections.
The NHS is reportedly treating a record number of private patients amid the ongoing care crisis, with emergency cases said to be sent back to other providers for treatment.
The PM faces claims he breached transparency rules by failing to record a US briefing with a client of Lord Mandelson’s consultancy. Opponents say the code requires it to be in official logs; No 10 argues it was informal and not declarable. A standards probe is urged.
A decade after the referendum, rejoining the EU is back on the agenda. Influential figures and business groups press the PM to seek closer alignment or a route to membership, arguing it would lift growth and ease trade friction; opponents warn about sovereignty, cost and political risk.
Campaigners are urging the King to direct his brother to co‑operate fully with US investigators examining the Epstein scandal, calling for formal evidence. The appeal comes ahead of the royals’ planned US trip, with groups stressing transparency and accountability.
Following a tense live I’m A Celebrity: South Africa final, the hosts were escorted by security after a confrontation with two contestants caused disruption. The show wrapped quickly as staff stepped in to calm the situation, with no further issues reported.
The PM reaffirmed that the Falkland Islands are British and that islanders’ self-determination is paramount, after reports that Donald Trump plans to review US backing for the UK’s stance. No 10 said policy is unchanged and dismissed any idea Britain might cede sovereignty.
The PM reaffirmed UK sovereignty over the Falklands and the islanders’ right to self-determination after a leaked US memo suggested Washington could support Argentina’s claim. London has sought clarification from US officials and pressed for a restatement of support.
The Falkland Islands government condemned a leaked US proposal that would undermine Britain’s position on the territory to penalise London for not backing Washington on Iran. Leaders urged respect for self-determination and warned against using the islands as leverage in foreign policy disputes.
A leaked US memo suggests Donald Trump is considering ending American support for UK sovereignty over the Falklands ahead of the King’s visit. The prospect, seen as a potential tilt towards Argentina, drew criticism from veterans and MPs, with ministers seeking urgent clarification.
New data show dog attacks have doubled since lockdown. In 2025, 29,400 incidents causing injury were recorded, about 81 a day. The rise coincides with claims breeders are exploiting a loophole in the XL bully ban by selling a smaller ‘pocket’ type. Critics urge tighter rules and enforcement.
A toddler briefly disrupted an Oval Office visit during his mother’s meeting with the US president. He was quickly calmed and the engagement continued, with no impact on the schedule.
Senior Tory Chris Philp urges the PM to apologise to survivors of the Rochdale abuse ring and face scrutiny over decisions made while he was DPP. He says new accounts reveal serious failings in how cases were handled and is calling for Parliament to question the PM on his role.
US equities rebounded despite an energy price jolt, outpacing Europe as Big Tech led gains. Intel surged to a post-dotcom record on AI-driven optimism and solid results. Strategists said the energy shock would need to persist for months to threaten growth, keeping risk appetite firm.
Senior ministers are holding private talks on who should urge the Labour leader to step down, as mood around No 10 shifts from optimism to alarm. Calls for him to quit are expected after the 7 May local elections, with debate over sending a single envoy or a delegation.
Downing Street says Falklands sovereignty is not in doubt after a leaked US proposal to review support for UK claims, reportedly linked to tensions over Iran. Starmer rebuked Trump, while No 10 vowed not to be pressured. Admiral Lord West branded the idea an insult to islanders.