News: Politics & Current Affairs

Reform UK have moved to the head of the next General Election betting after Robert Jenrick defected from the Conservatives, with markets reacting sharply to a seismic week in UK politics.

With 2025 officially the UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, Ladbrokes are now offering odds on 2026 topping the charts, including the hottest ever day in UK history.

Robert Jenrick is now 4/1 to become the next Reform UK leader after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch for allegedly plotting to defect. Farage denies a deal but interest is growing.

Ladbrokes offer 3/1 odds on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to live in the UK permanently in 2026, with more Royal betting specials sparking speculation over their future.

Royal Family betting specials see Ladbrokes price a UK referendum to abolish the monarchy at 16/1 before 2030, following growing political debate led by Your Party MP Zarah Sultana.

Keir Starmer Odds: 2026 Now Favourite for Labour Leadership Exit as Streeting and Rayner Head Replacement Market

Aberdeen is now evens to see snow on Christmas Day, with William Hill pricing 16 UK and international cities ahead of the Met Office verdict. Here's where the white stuff might fall.

Donald Trump is now the 2/1 favourite to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize following his FIFA Peace Prize triumph. Bookmakers see a growing chance the former US President finally lands the global honour he’s long wanted.

Storm Bram’s brutal winds and rain are battering Britain, but attention is turning to whether snow will fall on Christmas Day. Ladbrokes have Edinburgh and Newcastle leading the market for a White Christmas, as festive punters get involved.

Bookies have opened the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize market, with Donald Trump the early 2/1 favourite. We analyse the contenders, shifting geopolitics, and betting trends ahead of next year’s award.