Also known as: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · British Prime Minister Keir Starmer · UK prime minister · Prime Minister Keir Starmer · UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer · United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer · Ser Keir Starmer
Former UK Prime Minister who resigned in July 2026 to focus on international affairs including defence, security, and trade.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
… Shadow chancellor Mel Stride highlighted how “debt interest spending was the highest of any April on record”. “The recent spike in borrowing costs shows markets are increasingly worried about Keir Starmer’s replacement,” he added. …
Borrowing in April hit highest level since CovidThe Ghanaian Times
… Arsenal’s triumph sparked huge celebrations in North London and even at 10 Downing Street where Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a keen Gunners fan, posted on X: “22 long years for Arsenal. …
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after 22 yearsJoy Online
… The trade deal between the UK and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is the third struck by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government, after those with India and South Korea. …
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf statesJoy Online
… At Prime Minister’s Questions, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused the government of “choosing to buy dirty Russian oil” and said Sir Keir Starmer was “losing his moral compass by backsliding on Ukraine”. …
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices riseJoy Online
… Following calls for the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to resign last week, Reeves had warned her fellow Labour MPs that “putting our stability at risk when signs of progress are emerging would leave families and businesses worse off”. …
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remainJoy Online
… In January 2025, announcing sanctions on suspected people smugglers, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “If you’re going to smash a gang that is driven by money, follow the money.” But recent cases suggest authorities have struggled to recover the millions of pounds generated …
UK companies linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC findsJoy Online
… Many could be seen waving Union flags, and chants of “we want Starmer out” could be heard. …
Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protestsJoy Online
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of his potential leadership challengers, this morning, as his government faces an attempt by Labour MPs to oust him from the top job. …
Starmer to meet Streeting as leadership crisis divides LabourJoy Online
… Healey said the mission would “strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping and reduce the burden of the conflict on people at home” The announcement comes as Healey offered his support to Sir Keir Starmer, as dozens of Labour MPs called on the prime minister to resign. …
UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence missionJoy Online
“A UK prime minister, using the idea of getting closer to the European Union as a key way to get the British public on his side? …
‘Britain at the heart of Europe’: How Starmer’s plans are going down in the EUThe UK is reviewing its agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called the deal "terrible" at the UN General Assembly. The original deal would see the UK hand over sovereignty and pay an average of £101m ($136m) per year to lease back a joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The UK is reviewing its agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called the deal "terrible" at the UN General Assembly. The original deal would see the UK hand over sovereignty and pay an average of £101m ($136m) per year to lease back a joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham says the UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business and that the government should back those who take risks and give local leaders power to work with companies. The statement comes ahead of a meeting with major business heads including BP, Shell, HSBC, and others.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, including Starshield for military and intelligence missions and Starlink for commercial use, making it the first country outside the U.S. to publicly acknowledge adopting Starshield despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S. security infrastructure.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Evan Hubinger, a safety researcher at Anthropic, has warned that AI is advancing rapidly and he believes there is greater than a 10% chance it "could kill all humans" within the next decade, citing concern that the technology might develop and improve itself to pose an existential risk to humanity. The warning comes as AI safety debate shifts from whether risks exist to how significant they are.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will leave the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on global issues including defence, security, trade and technology.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Keir Starmer, who served as Prime Minister until July, has announced his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, a seat he has held since 2015. He cited a desire to focus on international affairs and work against violence against women and girls.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Long-term borrowing costs across major economies have reached their highest levels since 2007, driven by inflation concerns, government debt, and AI spending. Rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East tensions, are pushing bond yields higher as investors fear inflation may spike again.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Constitutional Council has overturned legislation banning social media for under-15s, finding it violated freedom of expression and lacked necessary legal safeguards. President Emmanuel Macron has asked his Prime Minister to prepare a revised draft with the court's concerns in mind.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Fuel theft from UK petrol stations has risen by a fifth in the five months since the Iran conflict began on 28 February, with the estimated value of stolen fuel reaching £194,000 per day — a 48% increase compared with the five months prior, according to industry analysis by Forecourt Eye.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk made the film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, free to view on X for 48 hours in late June. The film depicts an American vigilante killing police officers, judges, and others in an unnamed European country, and Musk's promotion briefly pushed it to the top of streaming charts on platforms including Apple and Amazon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The England-wide bus fare cap will be reduced to £2 from January, reversing a rise to £3 that occurred last year. The government says the policy, expected to cost more than £500m, will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced that England's bus fare cap will revert to £2 from January 2027, a policy expected to cost more than £500m, after it had risen to £3 in January 2025. The government says the measure will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. He has vowed to provide "breathing space" for households struggling with costs and pledged to set out details on Tuesday.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, is set to announce support for households struggling with the cost of living crisis on Tuesday. Burnham has appointed a cabinet including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and pledged to provide "breathing space" for people facing financial hardship.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, 56, assumed office as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, becoming the seventh PM in a decade and the fifth in four years. He secured the premiership without a general election through Labour Party succession.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, after President Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The dismissal sparked significant upset among military figures and civil society, with Fedorov revealing tensions between himself and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, claiming his military initiatives were blocked.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain's public finances are losing around £330 billion ($442 billion) annually due to weak economic growth, population ageing, and ill health, according to the Resolution Foundation. The think tank says the incoming prime minister faces a major fiscal challenge and needs a new strategy to address borrowing, spending cuts, and tax pressures.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government announced plans for a midnight to 06:00 social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, with apps like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube unavailable by default during those hours; users could opt out by changing settings. The government also plans to disable "addictive" features such as auto-play and infinite scroll, citing benefits to focus, sleep and family life, though campaigners argue the opt-out option makes the measure insufficient.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found with serious injuries at her Devon home on Thursday; police believe the attack occurred on Wednesday around 12:30 pm. Detectives are searching for a white male suspect after releasing a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson. Police found her body with serious injuries at her home in Devon on Thursday and said there is no indication the crime was politically motivated.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After Wednesday's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each NATO leader with a Gumusay .357 Magnum revolver produced by Turkish arms maker MKE in the 1990s, engraved with their names and accompanied by live ammunition, to showcase Turkey's defence industry. The gifts created logistical complications for recipients including Belgium's prime minister, who handed his to airport police for safekeeping.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The chief executive of Adura, the owner of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea, told BBC News that government approval is "hyper critical" to avoid domestic supply shortages this winter, saying the project could meet 6% of UK gas needs from 1 October. Environmental campaigners oppose the project, citing this summer's record heatwaves as evidence of the need to tackle climate change.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be an extra bank holiday if England wins the World Cup. England plays Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday night, with the final scheduled for 19 July.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Keir Starmer received a personalized revolver with live ammunition from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara. The firearm will be decommissioned before being returned to the UK, as it is illegal to import a live firearm into the country.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Keir Starmer instructed officials and the Foreign Office to argue against Fifa's proposal to move England's World Cup match against Mexico forward by six hours due to forecast storms. Fifa ultimately kept the scheduled start time but delayed kick-off by an hour due to weather.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday to allow football fans to watch England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Mexico, which kicks off at 01:00 UK time. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reversed an earlier decision not to extend licensing laws further, citing benefits for both supporters and publicans.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles has voluntarily revealed he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025, becoming the first UK monarch to disclose their tax bill and placing him among the top 100 UK taxpayers. The Prince of Wales declared he paid £7.76m in tax over the same period, with both men citing the disclosure as an effort to increase transparency and accountability.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Eric Uche of Reign House Chapel made a prophecy on December 31, 2025, stating that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer would be forced to step down. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22, 2026, stating he had informed King Charles III and would remain in office until a new Labour leader was elected.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →