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Wes Streeting

2026-05-082026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in a post on X: “Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of Nirmal (Nims) Purja and those he was climbing with.

    Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    In the UK, new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he would meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in the coming week to discuss the strait, which is one of the world’s key transport routes for oil, liquid natural gas and other essential commodities.

    US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says
  5. Joy Online

    In the UK, new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he would meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in the coming week to discuss the strait, which is one of the world’s key transport routes for oil, liquid natural gas and other essential commodities.

    Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
  6. Joy Online

    In the UK, new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he would meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in the coming week to discuss the strait, which is one of the world’s key transport routes for oil, liquid natural gas and other essential commodities.

    Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
  7. Joy Online

    BAE Systems unveiled a model of Brontanax, an uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow BAE Systems unveiled a life-size model of an unmanned fighter jet in front of the new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting at the Farnborough International Air Sho

    UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
  8. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also returned to government as housing secretary, as well as new defence secretary Wes Streeting.

    Burnham to set out cost of living support
  9. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also returned to government as housing secretary, as well as new defence secretary Wes Streeting.

    Burnham to set out cost of living support
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, a potential leadership rival to Burnham, has previously said he would join any contest, arguing the party needed to undergo a “battle of ideas” over its future direction.

    Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
  12. Joy Online

    Former ​health minister Wes Streeting has also said he is willing to challenge Starmer.

    Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB, said the falls meant the pound was 1.5% lower this week. “This is a sign that Burnham is the least market-friendly of all the candidates, as Wes Streeting’s resignation did not have the same negative effect on the pound,” she said.

    UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
World & Region

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

The News

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, was among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed. Purja was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

    Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, was among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, his company Elite Expeditions confirmed. Purja was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. US pauses Iran strikes for third night to allow diplomacy

    President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Trump pauses Iran attacks to allow diplomatic talks space

    The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump pauses Iran strikes to allow diplomatic negotiations

    US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had also halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, as Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. UK defence spending must rise to counter modern threats

    BAE Systems boss warns the UK has been complacent about foreign attack risk and says defence spending must increase beyond current plans to meet a 3.5% GDP target by 2035. He notes that Russia and Ukraine have become adept at using autonomous weapons like drones, and that the UK must develop counter-capabilities.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. UK PM Burnham announces cost-of-living support measures

    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

  2. UK PM Burnham to announce cost-of-living support measures

    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

Monday 22 June

  1. UK PM Starmer considers resignation amid Labour pressure

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is weighing his political future as senior ministers urge him to set a timetable for departure following Andy Burnham's by-election victory, which opened a path for Burnham to challenge for the Labour leadership. US President Donald Trump predicted Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. UK PM Starmer resignation reports disputed; source says focused on job

    The Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday, but a government source said he remained focused on governing. Starmer's position has faced increased pressure since his rival Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat that could enable a formal leadership challenge.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. UK government borrowing costs hit 18-year high amid Labour leadership crisis

    UK government borrowing costs have reached an 18-year high and the pound has fallen as Andy Burnham pursues the Labour leadership, with analysts attributing the market movements to concerns that a Burnham-led government would increase borrowing.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Labour MPs call for Starmer removal amid government resignations

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign after four ministers quit and more than 80 Labour MPs urged him to step down, though over 100 MPs have rallied behind him. Starmer met Health Secretary Wes Streeting at Number 10 Downing Street ahead of the King's Speech marking the start of a new parliamentary session.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. UK PM Starmer defends leadership after local election losses

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech defending his leadership and vowing to tackle growth, defense, Europe relations, and energy issues, following devastating local election losses and mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to resign.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UK PM Starmer faces leadership threat after election losses

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to announce bolder action to address major challenges facing the country in a Monday speech, as he seeks to counter growing pressure from Labour MPs calling for his resignation following heavy election losses. Several potential challengers, including Angela Rayner and Catherine West, have publicly questioned his leadership, with West threatening to trigger a formal leadership contest if his speech fails to outline a credible plan to restore the party's fortunes.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. UK Labour suffers heavy losses in local elections under Starmer

    Sir Keir Starmer has resisted calls to resign as prime minister after Labour suffered significant election losses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including ending its 27-year rule in Wales. Reform UK emerged as the big winner, picking up more than 1,400 seats in England and leading polling estimates with 26% of the vote share.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. UK local elections see historic losses for Starmer's Labour Party

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered sweeping losses across traditional heartlands in British local elections, with the hard-right Reform UK and Green Party making significant gains and reshaping the UK's political landscape. Despite the electoral defeat, Starmer rejected calls to resign.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

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