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Labour MPs warn on Burnham’s EU push – as Europhile politicians rush to defend free movement and paying into Brussels coffers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his intention to pursue closer ties with the European Union, stating that current relations are “not good enough” and that talks will take place at an EU summit next month. He has indicated openness to exploring all options for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, and has declined…
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Rising living costs may curb UK holiday demand despite travel recovery
The UK’s cost of living crisis threatens to curtail the travel industry’s recovery, with demand potentially peaking despite reaching pre-pandemic levels. The industry warned on Tuesday that holiday bookings may decline next year as almost one in three Britons plan to cut foreign travel spending. The annual Abta report found 88% of Britons took a…
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Olise’s brilliance shows what football’s awards cannot fully capture
Michael Olise came on for Ousmane Dembélé in France’s Nations League match against Belgium and helped turn a difficult game into a rout. The article argues that the crowd’s anticipation and response to Olise reveal a kind of footballing greatness that awards such as the Ballon d’Or cannot fully capture. France equalised through Désiré Doué…
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Sixth measles death; UK cuts heat pump subsidies for defence
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak claims its sixth victim. The UK government axes heat pump subsidies to plug a defence budget shortfall.
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Trump denies Iran is getting military help from Russia and China, despite worries from ‘morons and lunatics’
Donald Trump has denied that Russia or China are giving Iran significant military help, while attacking critics who raised the concern. His comments followed a deal to buy large quantities of Russian diesel, drawing criticism that the purchase could support Russia’s war against Ukraine and undermine US sanctions. Trump said any assistance to Iran would…
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Burnham Retreats from Russia Brexit Interference Claims Within 24 Hours Amid Political Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham triggered a political storm after asserting that Russia had interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, claims he attributed to information received following his appointment to office. The stat
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Russia’s offensive ability is broken, Kyiv’s former top general tells BBC
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, says the country has stabilised the front and broken Russia’s ability to advance, citing heavy Russian losses. His remarks are significant because they offer his assessment of the battlefield after he was dismissed amid disagreements over military strategy and supplies. Syrskyi claimed Russian losses were six times Ukraine’s, or…
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‘World’s Most Evil Prisoners’ Becomes Radial Original For Season 4
British crime documentary series “World’s Most Evil Prisoners” has been acquired as an exclusive original for Radial Entertainment, with a ten-part fourth season in production. The show, produced by Woodcut Media, will premiere exclusively on Radial in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2027, whilst being sold to other territories through international…
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Russia and Ukraine’s proposed energy truce falters within hours
President Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes “effective immediately”, but the agreement collapsed within hours. Ukraine’s President Zelensky indicated surprise at the announcement, Russia never formally confirmed its participation, and both nations continued military operations, revealing that no genuine agreement existed. The swift unravelling…
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BBC Panorama Investigation Reveals Alleged Deloitte Role in Abramovich Asset Concealment Scheme
A BBC Panorama investigation has exposed evidence suggesting that Roman Abramovich’s associates worked with British accountancy firm Deloitte to obscure billions of pounds in wealth and evade taxation. The alleged scheme