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It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

IMF raises UK outlook but warns political turmoil could hurt growth

IMF raises UK outlook but warns political turmoil could hurt growth

By David Milliken LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for Britain's economy this year on Monday but warned that further "domestic uncertainty", at a time when political instability is engulfing the government, could hit spending and investment.

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

James Murray Appointed as New Health Secretary Following Wes Streeting's Resignation

James Murray Appointed as New Health Secretary Following Wes Streeting's Resignation

James Murray has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, succeeding Wes Streeting who resigned recently. Murray, the Member of Parliament for Ealing North, has been in office since the 2019 General Election. His political career includes roles such as the Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Deputy Mayor of London for Housing. Following the Labour Party's victory in the 2024 General Election, Murray joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. In 2025, he was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Murray expressed his gratitude for the new role on his social media, acknowledging the work of his predecessor and expressing eagerness to continue the mission.

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

By Yann Tessier and Marissa Davison LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians.

London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final

London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final

Police in London are gearing up as tens of thousands descend on the U.K. capital for two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition at Wembley Stadium

London police out in force dealing with rival rallies and a soccer final

London police out in force dealing with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition

X agrees to British crackdown on hate speech and militant content, regulator says

X agrees to British crackdown on hate speech and militant content, regulator says

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's X has agreed to strengthen protection for UK users against illegal hate speech and terrorist content, Britain's media regulator said on Friday, following months of regulatory pressure.

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain

Morning Bid: A bad case of the bond blues

Morning Bid: A bad case of the bond blues

By Anna Szymanski May 15 (Reuters) - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! The long-awaited summit between U.S.