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Starmer vows to fight on as Labour revolt rattles gilt market

The British prime minister promised a sharper agenda on growth, defence, Europe and energy after local election losses triggered calls from dozens of Labour MPs for him to quit

May 11, 2026

Markets European shares slip as Trump threatens 25% EU auto tariffs The Stoxx 600 reversed early gains as automakers fell and investors watched renewed trade tensions alongside security risks in the Strait of Hormuz May 4, 2026
Green Party Zack Polanski apologises over repost criticising police arrest The Green leader said he should not have commented on the police response on social media after criticism from Sir Keir Starmer, the Met chief and figures in his own party May 1, 2026
Markets CNBC flags oil, gas and commodity themes in studio strategy roundup A CNBC London studio segment teased three investment approaches for a noisy market, but the available source summary did not provide the full recommendations or rationale Apr 30, 2026

Westminster

Starmer avoids Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims

MPs rejected a Conservative-led bid to send the prime minister’s comments to the Privileges Committee, despite a small Labour rebellion

Apr 28, 2026

Cancer research

Women call for £20m study into under-funded lobular breast cancer

Campaigners say lobular breast cancer accounts for 15% of cases but is too often missed or under-studied because it may not form a typical lump

Apr 27, 2026

Employment tribunal

Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims involving Dan Walker

ITN and Channel 5 agreed an undisclosed payment to resolve the tribunal matter, with no admission of liability, after denying the claims in full

Apr 27, 2026

Energy pricing overhaul

UK plans shakeup to electricity pricing to blunt gas-driven bill spikes

Government sets out consultation to weaken the link between power bills and gas prices within about a year; windfall tax on some generators to rise to 55% from July

Apr 24, 2026

Education policy

England to make phone-free school days a legal requirement under government plan

Ministers will table an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to put guidance on a statutory footing; details, enforcement and potential exemptions are still to be set out