UK government turmoil jolts bond investors
Britain is facing another round of turmoil in government leadership, and the immediate effect has been felt in its debt market. Investors in UK government bonds, known as gilts, are being unsettled by the latest political instability. The concern comes at a time when inflation worries are already elevated, adding to pressure on markets.The confirmed development is limited but clear: the leadership turmoil is taking place in Britain and is affecting debt investors. The supporting material says the market reaction is being driven by renewed uncertainty at the top of government. It also says investors were already on high alert... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Labour confirms Andy Burnham as Makerfield by-election candidate
Political parties have begun naming candidates for the forthcoming by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield. The contest was triggered after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would step down to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to seek a return to the House of Commons. The date of the by-election has not yet been confirmed, but several parties have already moved to select their candidates.Labour has officially confirmed Burnham as its candidate. Burnham, a former Labour government minister, has served as the region's metropolitan mayor since 2017. Reform UK has named Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Starmer returns to Westminster amid Labour leadership challenge and Brexit row
Keir Starmer is returning to Westminster as a leadership challenge inside Labour gathers pace and a dispute over Brexit and the EU begins to shape the contest. The row has drawn in senior figures including Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy, with the argument now spilling into a bye-election campaign. The immediate focus is on how the party positions itself on Europe, and whether that becomes a defining issue in any future leadership battle.Streeting, who resigned as health secretary last week, said he would stand in any Labour leadership contest and signalled support for Britain returning to the EU.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Ireland's President Catherine Connolly begins three-day official visit to Britain
Ireland's President Catherine Connolly is beginning a three-day official visit to Britain later today, with meetings planned in London and Leeds and an expected audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. The trip is her first to Britain since taking office last November and her second overseas visit overall. It begins in London at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, where she is due to meet local community groups and speak about links between the two countries and the contribution of the diaspora.The visit is also expected to include a reception at the Irish embassy in London, where Connolly and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
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UK sanctions North Korea's Songdowon camp over alleged role in Ukrainian child deportation
Britain has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp, saying it suspects the facility of supporting Russia's programme of forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children.North Korea has condemned the move, calling it a politically motivated insult and an attempt to damage its image.The Foreign Office said the camp was linked to actions that undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.The sanctions were announced on 11 May, while North Korea's response was issued on Friday.The dispute centres on allegations that children from occupied areas of Ukraine were taken to the camp and exposed to political indoctrination.A 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
