Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

Troops, cheering children and Temple of Heaven tour - day one of Trump's China visit
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.