Politics
Conservatives pledge Removals Force to deport 150000 a year
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has announced Conservative plans to establish a Removals Force targeting 150,000 deportations a year.
Conservatives to abolish Environment Agency and Natural England in deregulation plan
The Conservative Party has announced plans to abolish the Environment Agency and Natural England, absorbing their duties into Defra as part of a sweeping deregulation drive.
Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore at Gosport
Tensions boiled over in Gosport as an anti-migrant demonstration met a small boat carrying migrants ashore, prompting sharp criticism of the Home Office.
Tories unveil major deregulation plan to slash taxes and axe quangos
The Conservative Party has launched an ambitious deregulation package aimed at slashing environmental rules, cutting business levies, and lowering housing costs by up to £50,000.
DeSantis says Florida will rewrite Amendment 3 after court ruling
Florida will rewrite Amendment 3 rather than appeal a court ruling that struck down its original ballot summary as defective political rhetoric.
Gosport protesters gather as migrant dinghy arrives on south coast
Tensions boiled over along the south coast of England after a migrant dinghy diverted to Portsmouth, sparking chaotic protests and police clashes.
David Reuben leaves UK for Monaco amid Labour tax crackdown
Property tycoon David Reuben has relocated from the UK to Monaco, joining a growing line of high-net-worth individuals relocating abroad.
Drumcree standoff continues as court appeal looms over Garvaghy Road parade
The Drumcree parading dispute enters a tense second week as legal teams prepare for a crucial Court of Appeal challenge following unnotified protests.
Kneecap expected to visit Garvaghy Road amid Drumcree parade dispute
Irish rap trio Kneecap and folk singer Radie Peat are expected to visit Garvaghy Road as a contentious parading dispute enters its second week.
Reform UK leads polls as Nigel Farage targets Brexit vote for election win
Reform UK is shaking up British politics by capturing a major share of the 2016 Brexit coalition, though recent polling reveals potential vulnerabilities for Nigel Farage.
World leaders at UN General Assembly demand multilateral reform and veto overhaul
Global leaders at the UN General Assembly demanded urgent multilateral reform and an overhaul of the Security Council's veto structure, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signaled a potential path to EU re-entry.
Richard Tice says Nigel Farage safety concerns ignored after terror plot charge
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has criticized the historical handling of security threats against Nigel Farage following a new terror charge against the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe.
UK-Iranian national bailed over suspected terror plot near RAF base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national and five other suspects arrested following a security incident near RAF Fairford have been released on bail.
Conservatives pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The Conservative Party has pledged to build 50,000 new prison places in England and Wales, funded by cuts to foreign aid and the DCMS budget, to combat early prisoner releases.
Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry has been charged with preparing terrorist acts including an alleged plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, following an intensive police investigation.
Inverness taxi driver speaks out over rising abuse and falling earnings
An anonymous Inverness taxi driver has spoken out about falling earnings, rising operational costs, and an increase in abuse amid frozen council tariffs.
Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals living in northwest England have been charged with terrorism offences following an alleged bomb plot targeting the Manchester Jewish community.
Kemi Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has signaled a pragmatic approach to devolved spending by refusing to rule out supporting Plaid Cymru's supplementary budget in the Senedd, while firmly rejecting broader political deals with Reform UK.
Zack Polanski calls for three year emergency brake on rents
Green Party leader Zack Polanski proposed a three-year statutory emergency brake on private residential rents during his address in Brighton.
Glasgow Caledonian University faces strikes over ideological job cuts
Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University have initiated strike action over compulsory redundancies, which unions argue are unnecessary given the institution's cash reserves.