Huddled on a disused underground train platform in central London, hundreds of British soldiers played out their response to a fictional Russian attack on NATO, chewing through terabytes of data every day to direct fictional assets, including drones and robots, against the invasion.
Huddled on a disused underground train platform in central London, hundreds of British soldiers played out their response to a fictional Russian attack on NATO, chewing through terabytes of data every day to direct fictional assets, including drones and robots, against the invasion.
NATO soldiers direct assets across a fictional battlefield from a makeshift headquarters in London’s Charing Cross station during the ARRCADE STRIKE exercise.
UK leadership hopeful Wes Streeting has come out in favor of equalizing the capital gains and income tax rates, in the latest sign of broadening support in the ruling Labour party for a massive increase in levies on investments by the highest-earners.
UK leadership hopeful Wes Streeting has come out in favor of equalizing the capital gains and income tax rates, in the latest sign of broadening support in the ruling Labour party for a massive increase in levies on investments by the highest-earners.
Wes Streeting Photographer: Carlos Jasso/Bloomberg
In the midst of two major wars, the UK’s Foreign Office is undertaking job cuts so severe that it’s about to halve the size of its team dealing with the fallout from the conflict with Iran.
In the midst of two major wars, the UK’s Foreign Office is undertaking job cuts so severe that it’s about to halve the size of its team dealing with the fallout from the conflict with Iran.
Commuters pass along King Charles Street outside the Foreign Office
Defense Secretary John Healey said that Britain’s credibility was at stake in the Labour’s Party’s leadership crisis, urging those in government to put the security of the country before politics.
Defense Secretary John Healey said that Britain’s credibility was at stake in the Labour’s Party’s leadership crisis, urging those in government to put the security of the country before politics.
UK government bond yields jumped Friday morning as one of Keir Starmer’s top rivals, Andy Burnham, prepared to run for parliament — a process necessary for him to potentially topple the Prime Minister.
UK government bond yields jumped Friday morning as one of Keir Starmer’s top rivals, Andy Burnham, prepared to run for parliament — a process necessary for him to potentially topple the Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham Photographer: Jordan Pettitt/PA/AP Photo
Keir Starmer’s efforts to hold back a potential leadership challenge showed new cracks, as allies of leading Labour Party rivals signaled they were ready to challenge him for the prime minister’s job.
Keir Starmer’s efforts to hold back a potential leadership challenge showed new cracks, as allies of leading Labour Party rivals signaled they were ready to challenge him for the prime minister’s job.
Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner during the Labour party manifesto launch in 2024. Photographer: Stefan Rousseau/PA/AP Photo
The UK’s governing Labour Party was headed for a divisive battle over the country’s top political office, as a leading Cabinet member prepared to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The UK’s governing Labour Party was headed for a divisive battle over the country’s top political office, as a leading Cabinet member prepared to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The UK will introduce legislation to fast-track the adoption of EU rules with less parliamentary scrutiny, a move that would allow Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deepen ties with Brussels but which risks angering voters who supported Brexit.
The UK will introduce legislation to fast-track the adoption of EU rules with less parliamentary scrutiny, a move that would allow Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deepen ties with Brussels but which risks angering voters who supported Brexit.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends the State Opening of Parliament on May 13.
Keir Starmer met one of his main leadership rivals at a private meeting on Wednesday morning, before the unveiling of a legislative agenda that many people in the ruling Labour Party don’t back the prime minister to deliver.
Keir Starmer met one of his main leadership rivals at a private meeting on Wednesday morning, before the unveiling of a legislative agenda that many people in the ruling Labour Party don’t back the prime minister to deliver.
Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street in London, in March. Photographer: Alastair Grant/AP Photo
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to buy himself a reprieve from efforts to oust him, after a high-stakes Cabinet meeting that ended with a public show of support from a handful of key allies.
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to buy himself a reprieve from efforts to oust him, after a high-stakes Cabinet meeting that ended with a public show of support from a handful of key allies.
Keir Starmer meets Labour Party members in Ealing, west London, on May 8. Photographer: Stefan Rousseau/PA/AP Photo
Keir Starmer was facing growing pressure to step down as Britain’s prime minister after dozens of members of Parliament, including Cabinet allies, joined the calls for him to set out a timetable for his departure.
Keir Starmer was facing growing pressure to step down as Britain’s prime minister after dozens of members of Parliament, including Cabinet allies, joined the calls for him to set out a timetable for his departure.
Pressure built on Keir Starmer to lay out a time table for his departure after the British prime minister’s latest attempt at a reset fell short what of what critics said was needed to quell the rebellions within the Labour Party.
Pressure built on Keir Starmer to lay out a time table for his departure after the British prime minister’s latest attempt at a reset fell short what of what critics said was needed to quell the rebellions within the Labour Party.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he intends to lead the UK for 10 years even as calls for his departure grow from within the governing Labour Party and rivals threatened to launch a leadership challenge in the coming days.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he intends to lead the UK for 10 years even as calls for his departure grow from within the governing Labour Party and rivals threatened to launch a leadership challenge in the coming days.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth Harbour on March 10, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. The Royal Navy has deployed the Type 45 air-defence Destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus supported by Wildcat helicopters to bolster regional air defences in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth Harbour on March 10, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. The Royal Navy has deployed the Type 45 air-defence Destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus supported by Wildcat helicopters to bolster regional air defences in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
A Labour Party lawmaker threatened to trigger a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, casting a shadow over the UK prime minister’s efforts to shore up his party after heavy election losses by appointing Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.
A Labour Party lawmaker threatened to trigger a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, casting a shadow over the UK prime minister’s efforts to shore up his party after heavy election losses by appointing Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 8: Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown speaks during LEAD 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on February 8, 2024 in London, England. LEAD 2024, hosted by the Advertising Association, IPA, and ISBA, explored the theme of 'Responsible Growth' in advertising's pivotal role in the UK's economic recovery. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)