Nick Lester
Politics
Trump told Netanyahu of need for ‘a lot of common sense’ amid Iran strikes
The president said if he tells the Israeli leader to do something ‘he does it’, after he appeared to ignore a White House request.
By Nick Lester
8 Jun 2026
Politics
UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to Hormuz mission, says diplomat
The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-standing concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces.
By Nick Lester
18 Apr 2026
Politics
Chancellor would ‘prefer not’ to hike tax again, amid calls for defence cash
The focus should be on how money is spent rather than on the ‘quantum’ of funding, Rachel Reeves said.
By Nick Lester
16 Apr 2026
Business News
Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s war against Iran during trip to Washington
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was not convinced the world is safer as a result of the US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
By Nick Lester
15 Apr 2026
Business News
Reeves warns impact of Iran war on economy will persist once hostilities end
The Chancellor and international counterparts said the conflict had caused ‘unacceptable loss of life’ and ‘significant’ economic turmoil.
By Nick Lester
15 Apr 2026
Business News
Chancellor to hold talks with US counterpart after strong criticism of Iran war
Rachel Reeves has gone public with her anger and frustration at the ‘folly’ of America’s actions in the Middle East.
By Nick Lester
15 Apr 2026
Business News
Middle East conflict sparked major supply shock, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey made his comments as the UK was given a gloomy economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund.
By Nick Lester
15 Apr 2026
Politics
Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade
Rachel Reeves is set to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by the war at a Washington summit.
By Nick Lester
14 Apr 2026
Science
Nasa astronauts splash down safely after record-breaking Moon mission
A naval ship and military aircraft were standing by to recover the crew after their record-breaking journey into deep space
By Nick Lester
11 Apr 2026
Politics
Nato boss fails to quell Trump’s anger after ‘frank and open’ White House talks
Mark Rutte pointed to the ‘positive’ action being taken by the UK during a meeting with the US president.
By Nick Lester
9 Apr 2026
UK
Nasa team focused on getting Moon mission astronauts back to Earth safely
The Artemis II crew are due to splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Friday.
By Nick Lester
9 Apr 2026
Politics8 Apr 2026
Nato allies ‘turned backs’ on Americans over Iran, says White House
Donald Trump says the military alliance was ‘tested and they failed’ during the conflict
Politics
Transatlantic crisis talks as Trump condemned for Iran deadline wipeout threat
The escalating crisis and apocalyptic rhetoric has seen the White House reject claims it would use nuclear weapons against Tehran.
By Nick Lester
8 Apr 2026
Science
Nasa Moon mission breaks deep space distance record set 56 years ago
The Artemis II crew will be entirely cut off from Earth for a short time as they pass on the far side of the natural satellite.
By Nick Lester
6 Apr 2026
Science
Nasa spacecraft en route to Moon for flyby more than 100,000 miles from Earth
One of the Artemis II crew’s tasks has been measuring how loud the toilet was after previous issues were fixed.
By Nick Lester
4 Apr 2026
Politics
Virginia Giuffre’s family urge sacked Trump loyalist to give evidence on Epstein
The top US law enforcement official has faced criticism over her handling of files about the late sex offender.
By Nick Lester
2 Apr 2026
Politics
‘Build up some delayed courage’ and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations
The critical supply route will ‘just open up naturally’, once the conflict is over claimed the US president in an address to the nation.
By Nick Lester
2 Apr 2026
World2 Apr 2026
Lift-off! Artemis II blasts to the Moon in historic Nasa mission
The lunar flyby will pave the way for a landing in 2028 and a possible future mission to Mars
Science
King sends good wishes and an eco-message to lunar mission astronauts
Charles says it is vital ‘the Moon remains a beacon of peaceful scientific discovery rather than a theatre of exploitation’.
By Nick Lester
2 Apr 2026
Science
Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.
By Nick Lester
2 Apr 2026
Politics
US to ‘blast Iran back to Stone Ages’ until strait open, despite truce call
Donald Trump has said Iran’s new head is ‘much less radicalised and far more intelligent than his predecessors’.
By Nick Lester
1 Apr 2026