Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy elections losses [unable to retrieve full-text content]Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility as Labour reels from results across England, Scotland and Wales.Published at Fri, 08 May 2026 16:43:20 +0000
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Election results so far at a glance – and what’s still to come
Election results so far at a glance – and what’s still to come [unable to retrieve full-text content]Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.Published at Fri, 08 May 2026 05:50:27 +0000
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees Monica Carss-Frisk KC, for the tech giant, has said in court documents that Ofcom’s approach is “troubling” and leads to “a handful of companies, such as Meta, bearing the vast majority of Ofcom’s costs, despite the act making clear that it is concerned with a wide range… Continue reading Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Starmer tells civil servants to speak ‘truth to power’ after vetting row
Starmer tells civil servants to speak ‘truth to power’ after vetting row [unable to retrieve full-text content]The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.Published at Wed, 06 May 2026 21:25:05 +0000
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections [unable to retrieve full-text content]The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.Published at Wed, 06 May 2026 22:59:32 +0000
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections “Whether it’s our plan to get Britain working, whether it’s our cheap power plan – drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea, lowering taxes, abolishing stamp duty, abolishing business rates for small businesses, we have a plan no one else does,” Badenoch said. Published… Continue reading Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow Tomorrow morning, polling stations will be open in communities across Scotland and Wales, as voters choose who should run their devolved governments – and they will be open too in many, but not all, parts of England, as more than 5,000 seats on 136 councils are… Continue reading Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit [unable to retrieve full-text content]Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.Published at Wed, 06 May 2026 00:15:14 +0000
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done?
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done? After they highlighted the backlog, the LGA said longer-term funding would help councils “more effectively plan for future maintenance schemes, focusing more on preventative measures, which will ultimately save the taxpayer money and reduce the need for repairs, and able to invest in… Continue reading Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections – so what can be done?
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink – what to expect in next week’s elections
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink – what to expect in next week’s elections As with all the parties, even the most expert political pundits are guessing at the numbers of seats the Greens are likely to win, but given their surge in the polls, gaining at least 500 would be a decent… Continue reading Winners, losers and a PM on the brink – what to expect in next week’s elections