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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, with prosecutors alleging he struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer at her home. The case has shocked the public and political establishment, particularly as police are investigating a possible political or…
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Secret Biden tapes from bombshell classified documents probe on brink of release after court crushes his frantic bid
Audio recordings from the special counsel investigation into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents appear set for release after a court rejected his attempt to keep them sealed. The tapes stem from Robert Hur’s inquiry into Biden’s retention of sensitive material from his time as vice-president, an investigation that proved politically damaging after Hur’s report…
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Jon Stewart Cringes At Trump’s World Cup Photobomb: “What The F*ck Are You Doing On The Stage?”
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump on The Daily Show for lingering on stage during Spain’s trophy celebration after the team won the 2026 World Cup final. Stewart questioned why the president inserted himself into a moment meant for the players, reflecting broader mockery from comedians of Trump’s on-camera presence at the event, which comes…
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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the government is abandoning a controversial digital ID card scheme introduced by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The plan had faced fierce public opposition, with critics warning it would enable state surveillance, and its cancellation marks a significant policy reversal following Starmer’s resignation and Burnham’s formal appointment as…
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Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead end
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock change by allowing states to observe Daylight Saving Time permanently, but the bill appears headed for a dead end in the Senate. Despite the House passing the legislation last week, a rebellion among Republican senators means the…
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Rotherham MP John Healey’s political bounce-back with appointment as Chancellor
He has been catapulted back to the heart of Government after being appointed by new Prime Minister
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‘Finish the damn job’: Hagerty tells ‘Ruthless Podcast’ that Trump will complete Iran mission
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee said during an appearance on the “Ruthless Podcast” that President Donald Trump is on track to complete his military objectives against Iran, urging that the mission be finished. The comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration’s approach to Iran following recent military action, with Hagerty, a former…
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Tories demand Angela Rayner hand back £17k payoff she received for quitting over tax row… now that she’s back in her old job just 10 months later
The Conservative Party has demanded that Angela Rayner repay the roughly £17,000 severance payment she received after resigning as Deputy Prime Minister over a tax row, following her return to government in the same role just ten months later. Tories argue it is unacceptable for a minister to pocket a taxpayer-funded exit payout only to…
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What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has announced a six-month suspension of VAT on household electricity bills in Great Britain, effective from 1 October 2026, as his first cost-of-living measure. The move is designed to ease pressure on households through the winter, when energy costs typically peak, though its benefits vary widely depending on how…
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What could Burnham as PM mean for sport?
Andy Burnham has become UK Prime Minister, and given his long-standing involvement in sport and football governance, his premiership could bring notable changes for the sector. Continuity is expected in some respects, as Lisa Nandy remains culture secretary and the pair already have a close working relationship, having overlapped when Burnham was Greater Manchester mayor…