Southern, Thameslink and Other Rail Services Return to Public Ownership
From 31 May 2026, some of Britain’s busiest rail services, including Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express, have transferred into public ownership as part of the Government’s railway reform…
Eastbourne unveils £20 million community-led regeneration plan
Eastbourne residents will have a direct say in how up to £20 million of government funding is invested in the town over the next decade following the launch of the…
PM hits back at Sir Tony Blair, saying, “I don’t agree with much of what Tony Blair said about my government.”
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government after criticism from former Labour prime minister Sir Tony Blair, who warned Labour risks losing the next election without a clearer plan for…
Thousands of South East Water customers in Kent are currently without water due to “high demand from heatwave”
Thousands of people in Kent are still without tap water due to high demand caused by the heatwave. About 8,000 customers are affected because nearby reservoirs were at a “critical…
More than one million young people are out of work or education, the highest number since late 2013
More than one million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the first three months of 2026, according to new figures from…
Reform UK take on control of East Sussex County Council
Andy Woolley has been elected the new leader of East Sussex County Council following Reform UK’s success in the recent local elections. Reform secured 22 seats — the highest number…
Crowborough Migrant Camp could remain open for up to FIVE YEARS, says Home Office Minister Alex Norris
In a shock announcement, Wealden District Council has confirmed it uncovered details in court papers revealing that the Home Office is considering allowing the camp to remain open until 2030.…
Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks
Oil prices climbed sharply in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” as efforts to end the war remain deadlocked. Brent…
There will be “no timetable” for Starmer to resign says the deputy prime minister, David Lammy
David Lammy has said this morning on Sky News, there will be “no timetable” set out for when Sir Keir will resign. David Lammy said that the PM is the…