Alaric Whitcombe

Political Correspondent
Alaric Whitcombe is a political correspondent reporting from Westminster, London. He covers UK politics, parliamentary activity, government decision-making, and UK Crime, providing clear, fact-based context around legislation, policy developments, and major public-safety stories. His work focuses on factual reporting and clear explanation, helping readers follow political events without bias or speculation.
· Westminster lobby reporting, select committee analysis, court proceedings coverage
· Parliamentary debates, legislation and policy, elections, criminal justice system, policing, Crown and Magistrates' Courts

UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

Rayner breaks with Starmer project as leadership speculation mounts

Angela Rayner has broken her political silence with a searing critique of her own party, in a move widely seen…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

Bonnie Blue faces public decency charge over simulated sex act protest at London embassy

A 26-year-old woman known for provocative internet stunts has been formally charged after allegedly mimicking a sex act outside the…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

Eight-year-old dies in firearm incident during rabbit shooting trip as man faces charge

A man has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter over the death of an eight-year-old boy who was shot while…
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UK Business

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

HMRC says side earnings must comply with UK tax rules

Hundreds of thousands of Britons earning extra cash through online sales, freelance work, or property rentals are navigating a new…
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UK Business

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

British expats leaving Dubai face £5m tax hit on London return

British professionals returning from long-term postings in the Gulf face a radically different and potentially costly tax landscape, as a…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe18 March 2026

Lords face vote on abortion law overhaul as critics challenge ‘up to birth’ clause

Peers are preparing for a decisive vote this Wednesday that could either enable or halt the most significant proposed change…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe17 March 2026

NCA chief claims conflict in Iran will fuel rise in migrant boat crossings

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is likely to push more people onto small boats headed for British shores,…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe17 March 2026

Watchdog faces calls to probe Reform’s energy bills prize draw over personal data collection

Reform UK is facing calls for an official investigation over a competition that critics allege amounts to “data harvesting”, as…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe17 March 2026

Two East London offenders given jail terms this March for fatal crash and strangling

A Romford man who was not legally permitted to drive has been jailed for six years for causing a fatal…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe17 March 2026

51-year-old charged with banker’s murder after death at south London home

A senior City banker has been found dead in his south London flat, with his partner remanded in custody after…
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