Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision
Change is on offer across the political spectrum, but no one knows whether apathy or tactical voting will prevailUK politics live – latest updatesHope, change, progressive change, change with fairness at its heart – from a harbour north of Edinburgh to a hipster arts venue in Glasgow’s Barras Market...
Government announces formal start of official Orgreave inquiry to bring justice for miners
Terms of reference are to seek fullest disclosure of information and to produce a report by spring 2028UK politics live – latest updatesThe government has announced the formal start of the promised official inquiry into the violent policing at the Orgreave coking plant during the 1984-85 miners’ str...
Iran War: Canada To Push For De-escalation at G7 in France | The Pulse 3/26
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Derek Halpenny, MU...
Nearly 500 airport security staff quit as DHS shutdown hits nearly six weeks with no end in sight – US politics live
Negotiations to end funding standoff sparked by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown fail to find a breakthroughSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.There was no breakthrough in talk to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednes...
House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.
NS&I preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds over missing savings
Government-backed bank in talks about recompensing about 37,000 people whose money was misplacedUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesNational Savings and Investments is preparing to repay hundreds of millions of pounds to its customers over missing savings, in what is expec...
Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case
PM tells Jo Boydell of concerns about her lack of availability to discuss how staff gave man access to victim’s room• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has written to the chief executive of Travelodge to press the hotel chain to “seriously engage” with MPs raising concerns about its prot...
Starmer promises to tackle ‘addictive’ social media platforms after peers inflict fresh defeat on government – UK politics live
The government has launched a consultation on banning social media for under-16s but peers voted to move fasterHouse of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16sGood morning. It is going to be a busy political news day, but potentially quite a mixed and messy one. Keir Starmer...
As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum
As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, has told the Boao Forum for Asia – a high-level gathering of governments and business leaders – that power politics should be rejected in favour of economic development and conflicts should be resolved through negotiations....
Insight with Haslinda Amin 03/26/2026
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‘Lacks basic understanding’: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, calls Congress ‘B-team’ of BJP
Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan labelled Rahul Gandhi and the Congress as the BJP's 'B-team', questioning Gandhi's understanding of Keralam politics. This exchange follows Gandhi's accusation of a hidden understanding between the LDF and BJP, and his criticism of the state government's job p...
Trump, Xi to Meet in Beijing on May 14–15 | The China Show 3/26/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Annabelle Droulers and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Sou...
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth
Exclusive: Speaking with the Australian Politics podcast, the Liberal frontbencher says a sovereign wealth fund would set Australians up for generations to comeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal frontbencher Andrew...
Pussycat Dolls star triples down on MAGA label after claiming politics cost her the reunion tour
Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta says her MAGA alignment and RFK Jr. support cost her a spot on the group's 53-date PCD Forever reunion tour.
Ukraine's unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
As President Donald Trump slams fellow NATO members as “cowards” for not leaping into the war against Iran, an unlikely European country has been helping Gulf nations defend themselves from Iranian drones.
Australia politics live: Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf states at UN debate
Australia co-sponsored resolution affirming support for sovereignty and security of Gulf states. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, joining with many other like-minded nat...
Republicans introduce bill to fund Iran war amid fight over DHS shutdown
Party intends to craft a bill using the reconciliation procedure, which will allow it to circumvent the Senate filibusterUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Republicans on Wednesday announced plans to begin a unilateral push for legislation that m...
Russell T Davies Says New Show ‘Tip Toe’ Is a ‘Reaction to Where Politics Is Heading’: ‘Queer Discourse’ Has Become ‘So Dangerous in a Way I Never Thought Would Happen Again’
“Doctor Who” and “Queer as Folk” writer Russell T Davies teased his upcoming Channel 4 drama “Tip Toe” at Series Mania on Wednesday, calling it “very much a reaction to where we are now.” “Tip Toe” stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as...
Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap
Man credited with cooling Greenland tensions with Donald Trump is poised to play central role in any coalition dealEurope live – latest updatesAt the end of a long, gruelling night for the biggest parties on the right and left, there was one veteran of Danish politics who came out of Tuesday’s gener...
Morgan McSweeney did not disclose his No 10 job in phone theft 999 call, transcript shows
In highly unusual move, Metropolitan police have released full transcript of call made by then chief of staff to PM UK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney did not disclose he was the prime minister’s chief of staff when he reported his phone stolen, according to a transcript released by t...