Also known as: Defence Secretary Wes Streeting
UK Health Secretary who met Prime Minister Starmer at Number 10 ahead of the King's Speech in May 2026.
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The Chronicle
… It follows Houthi attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as on energy sites on the country’s coast. “These aircraft will operate in a defensive role and will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis,” Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in a written statement on T …
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksJoy Online
… A number of international leaders have criticised it, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, who said the US and other allies of Ukraine should focus on ramping up pressure on Russia to end the war. …
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaJoy Online
… Wes Streeting confirmed the deal was being looked at again after US President Donald Trump called it “terrible” at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. …
UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBCJoy 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 saysJoy 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 saysJoy 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 saysJoy 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 saysJoy 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 bossJoy 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 supportJoy 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 supportThe UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in a defensive role against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, following incidents targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and energy sites. The aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in a defensive role against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, following incidents targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and energy sites. The aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
US President Trump announced plans to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately from Russia, with additional shipments of 500,000 tonnes in November and further volumes later, citing lower prices for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers who believe it violates recent US sanctions legislation, and Ukrainian President Zelensky called it a gift to Putin that invests in the ongoing war.
12 October 2026 · 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.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →