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Zia Yusuf reversed his resignation from Reform UK, stating that the mission is too important and expressing commitment to taxpayers.

Elon Musk claims Donald Trump is mentioned in undisclosed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting this is why they remain unreleased, though he provided no evidence.

Cliff Notes Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is considering a potential takeover bid for Revolution Beauty, amid tensions with rival Debenhams, which holds a significant stake…

Israel announced the retrieval of the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage kidnapped in Gaza, during a military operation.

Cliff Notes River Island is developing a restructuring plan with PwC as the chain faces significant financial difficulties, including a £33.2m pre-tax loss and a…

Cliff Notes Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a series of US concerts due to ongoing flu symptoms, affecting six shows in total. He expressed his…

Cliff Notes Senior White House officials are set to engage with a Chinese delegation in London for trade talks following a "very positive" phone call…

Cliff Notes The UK has seen a 51% increase in arrests of migrants working illegally since Labour’s election, with 6,410 arrests recorded from July 2024…

Cliff Notes The NHS will shift to a digital focus, delivering appointment reminders, test results, and health screening invitations via the NHS app on mobile…

Cliff Notes Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported by the Trump administration, has returned to the US to face an indictment for conspiring to transport illegal…

Cliff Notes Kilmar Abrego Garcia, incorrectly deported by the Trump administration, is returning to the US to face federal charges for conspiring to transport illegal…

Cliff Notes Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi, a 16-year-old from Yemen, tragically died after being struck by a car in Sheffield, just months after arriving…

Cliff Notes Art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri was sentenced to two and a half years in prison following his admission of failing to report £140,000 worth…

Cliff Notes A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in effect for southern England, parts of the Midlands, and most of south Wales from 9am to…

Cliff Notes Donald Trump likened Russia’s war with Ukraine to children fighting in a playground, prompting a response from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov emphasised…

London – It’s been a busy week of politics, policy and political spats but with the weekend it sight, it’s time to get out and about.

There’s plenty to do this weekend across the UK – wherever you are, just don’t forget your brolly!

David Beckham is set to be knighted in the upcoming King’s Birthday Honours list, building on his previous OBE recognition in 2003.

Several UK newspaper front pages cover the departure from Reform UK for the party chairman Zia Yusuf. The reports that a Reform civil war has broken out over a potential Burka ban, have deepened divisions within the party and led to several high-profile departures. It’s been a difficult time for Reform, internally, with questions over leadership, conflict and internal divisions swirling.

A single ticket-holder could potentially win £208m in tonight’s EuroMillions draw, marking the UK’s largest lottery prize to date.

This morning’s front pages are dominated by two key narratives: the Trump-Musk feud – a high‑profile clash between Trump and Musk that’s made international headlines – and the dramatic departure of Zia Yusuf from Reform UK — spotlighting deep divisions ahead of future elections. Meanwhile, heavyweight political discourse continues with calls to reform the European Convention on Human Rights, and diplomatic tensions simmer as Moscow accuses the UK of aiding drone strikes with Ukraine.

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Friday, 6 June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, a touch of morning rain has struck the capital – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out!

It’s all politics this morning, with news of the Scottish Labour Party’s victory over the SNP in the Hamilton by-election. The SNP came in second, with Reform in third and the Conservatives in fourth. In reality, whilst Reform came in third – in terms of votes they weren’t far off Labour.

But there was some bad news for Reform UK, with the party chair Zia Yusuf stepping down from his role amid questions of turmoil inside the party.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk last night engaged in a dramatic and shocking online spat, trading barbs back and forth over Donald Trump’s spending bill.

A public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted after Musk slammed the president’s flagship tax-and-spend bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination”.

Fans embraced the rainy weather at Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour in London, showcasing vibrant country-themed outfits inspired by her latest album.

Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK, saying campaigning for the party is no longer a “good use” of his time. His departure follows tensions around a controversial call by Reform’s newest MP to ban the burka—an idea Yusuf publicly criticised.

Scottish Labour pulled off an unexpected victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, taking the seat from the SNP despite sliding poll numbers and backlash over UK-wide policies like cuts to winter fuel payments.