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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation on Monday after fewer than two years in office in a term characterized by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity.

June 22, 2026

UK's Starmer mulling 'political realities': senior minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign after Andy Burnham's by-election victory fuels leadership speculation, with reports suggesting Starmer is considering his future despite insisting he will remain in office.

June 21, 2026

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh streets

Five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation. Police arrested a 36-year-old suspect as British leaders and Muslim groups condemned the violence and called for unity.

June 20, 2026

One dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in UK

British Transport Police responded to reports of a train collision north of London near Bedford. Emergency services attended, with media reporting injuries, while authorities investigated the incident involving two trains.

June 19, 2026

UK charges Indian captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker seized in Channel

Britain charges an Indian tanker captain with violating Russian oil sanctions after seizing the alleged shadow fleet vessel Smyrtos in a rare military-led operation, marking a significant escalation in efforts to enforce sanctions on Moscow.

June 16, 2026

Starmer will be 'part of' any leadership race: British deputy PM

This comes after popular northern mayor Andy Burnham, who is standing in a key by-election this month, says he will participate in any leadership race, although none has yet been triggered.

June 7, 2026

British police chiefs are reviewing anti-racism guidance following outrage over the treatment of a white student, who was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by a Sikh man, officials said June 3. (Photo: AFP)

UK PM says Elon Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder

Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of stoking divisions in Britain by interfering in political debate surrounding a controversial murder case.

June 4, 2026

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UK govt to release second batch of files on ex-US envoy Mandelson

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure as the release of extensive documents over Peter Mandelson's appointment and ties to Jeffrey Epstein threatens further political fallout for his government.

June 1, 2026

British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after poor election results, resignations and leadership rumblings, with Angela Rayner emerging as a potential challenger as divisions deepen within Britain’s Labour Party.

May 14, 2026

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Second UK junior minister resigns from Starmer govt: media

A second junior minister resigned from embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government as a growing number of lawmakers from his Labour party urged him to quit.

May 12, 2026

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