Here are 5 important things happening in the UK today, 12 September 2025.
- Starmer faces revolt over Mandelson scandal: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a Labour revolt over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal. The Prime Minister sacked his ambassador to the US just seven months into his tenure, after emails urging Jeffrey Epstein to fight for early release from jail revealed the “depth and extent” of their friendship. [Telegraph]
- Race for Deputy Leader enters final stages: Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will face each other in the contest to be the next deputy leader of Britain’s ruling Labour Party after the other candidates failed to secure enough backing from fellow MPs. Phillipson, education secretary, is widely seen as the leadership’s favoured choice to replace Angela Rayner, who quit last week after she admitted underpaying property taxes. Powell, by contrast, was sacked as leader of the House of Commons in the resulting reshuffle. If she wins, she is expected to maintain more distance from the actions of Sir Keir Starmer’s government. [Financial Times]
- UK economy sees no growth: The UK economy failed to grow in July, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy saw zero growth in the month, following a 0.4% expansion in June. However, monthly figures are volatile, and over the three months to the end of July, the economy grew by 0.2% compared with the previous three months, the ONS said. [BBC]
- Concerns over further business rate increases: Up to 400 large shops are at risk of closure with as many as 100,000 jobs at risk if the government goes ahead with plans to hit stores with higher business rates, retailers have warned. Some of the UK’s largest retail premises, including supermarkets and department stores, would face higher property tax charges under new rules being considered by the government before November’s budget. [Guardian]
- On Friday, Oil was trading lower at $65.41. The pound is trading at $1.36, €1.16, and ¥9.66.
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