British Isles
Starmer tells faith leaders of his concern about religious cohesion
Keir Starmer has urged religious leaders to help strengthen social unity in the UK, expressing deep concern about divisions affecting communities nationwide. Speaking at a Downing Street reception during Interfaith Week, he praised…
Immigration: home secretary’s new proposals
Shabana Mahmood is under mounting pressure to provide clarity and compassion after confirming that only a ‘few hundred’ asylum seekers will initially be admitted under the UK’s newly-announced ‘safe and legal’ routes. The…
Digitised immigration system causes problems for many
Flaws in the Home Office’s digitised immigration system has left many lawful residents struggling to prove their rights and access essential services. According to a detailed report by the3million, widespread flaws in the…
UK not adequately prepared for defence, say MPs
A new report from the parliamentary defence committee warns that Britain is not adequately prepared to defend itself, its overseas territories, or its NATO allies from modern threats. Despite plans to boost domestic…
I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM
Keir Starmer has firmly denied authorising anonymous briefings against members of his cabinet after reports suggested some aides believed he could face a leadership challenge from health secretary Wes Streeting. At PMQs, he…
Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC because 'it defrauded the public'
Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the BBC, threatening a billion-dollar lawsuit over what he claims was a dishonest editing of a speech he delivered before the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot.…
Thousands of NHS staff to lose jobs after deal approved
Thousands of NHS administrative and managerial staff in England are set to lose their jobs after the Treasury approved a deal allowing the health service to overspend this year to fund redundancy costs.…
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped?
Keir Starmer has given his clearest indication yet that his government intends to scrap the two-child benefit cap, strongly suggesting the change will be included in the forthcoming 26 November Budget. He said…
Seven charged with sex and drug offences in Bristol grooming case
Seven men aged 19 to 26 have been charged with more than forty sex and drug offences in a major grooming investigation in Bristol. The case involves alleged offences against eleven complainants between…
Northern Ireland: Presbyterian Church moderator steps down over safeguarding failures
Rev Trevor Gribben, moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, is stepping down after an internal review uncovered 'serious and significant' safeguarding failures across the denomination between 2009 and 2022. The Church admitted…
