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UK government drops plan to charge foreign visitors for national museums

UK government drops plan to charge foreign visitors for national museums

The UK government has officially abandoned proposals to introduce admission fees for international tourists at national museums, ensuring universal free entry remains protected.

Culture ·30 Sep 2026, 16:47 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read
Angela Rayner condemns Shabana Mahmood migrant visa plans as flawed

Angela Rayner condemns Shabana Mahmood migrant visa plans as flawed

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has launched a public attack on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed immigration crackdown, warning that plans to alter residency timelines are flawed.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 17:45 ·Clara West 3 min read
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has warned he will intervene to set a regional budget if the devolved Executive fails to reach a funding agreement.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 04:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early

UK government could lose £8.6bn by 2030 if windfall tax ends early

Campaigners warn that prematurely ending the energy profits levy could cost the UK Treasury up to £8.6 billion by 2030, intensifying fiscal policy debates.

Politics ·26 Sep 2026, 04:18 ·Clara West 3 min read
Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss

Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary warned that proposed regional visitor levies will create a double tax for tourists who already pay air passenger duty.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 03:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England

Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England

Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England, backed by a £340m funding package.

Politics ·17 Sep 2026, 19:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Villagers vote to leave UK in 'independence' referendum over migrant plans

Villagers vote to leave UK in 'independence' referendum over migrant plans

Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, held a symbolic referendum to secede from the UK following government proposals to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at a former military base.

News ·16 Sep 2026, 13:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery

UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery

The UK government is facing heavy political backlash over sweeping immigration reforms that include plans to seize high-value assets and jewellery from asylum seekers.

Cost of Living ·16 Sep 2026, 05:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 03:14 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion

The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 14:44 ·Clara West 3 min read
London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

English mayors are gaining the power to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays under new government plans, though London's surcharge faces a 5% cap.

News ·10 Sep 2026, 20:42 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

English mayors gain power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays

Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.

Politics ·10 Sep 2026, 20:39 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion

UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a sweeping package of UK sanctions and settlement import bans targeting the occupied West Bank, prompting an immediate diplomatic fallout with Israel.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 12:49 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones

UK forces Apple, Google to block child nude images on smartphones

The UK government is set to introduce primary legislation requiring Apple and Google to implement device-level blocks on nude images for users under 18.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

UK preparing law to make tech firms prevent children sharing nude images online

The UK government is preparing legislation to compel tech companies to install device-level software that prevents minors from viewing or sharing explicit images online.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 18:34 ·Clara West 4 min read
Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

Mike Huckabee accuses UK government of discrimination over Israel sanctions plan

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized planned UK trade restrictions on West Bank settlements, accusing the government of discrimination.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

UK government condemns violent anti-migrant protests at southern ports

The British government has condemned the intimidating behaviour of demonstrators who converged on southern ports following small-boat crossings. Police officers sustained injuries and RNLI rescue personnel faced verbal abuse during clashes.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 00:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

The UK government has abruptly halted a sweeping overhaul of local government across England following new legal advice, throwing reform timelines into uncertainty.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 15:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before growing suspicious.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 03:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning

Millions in England and Wales received an emergency mobile alert warning of extreme wildfire risks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a disposable barbecue ban.

Politics ·15 Aug 2026, 01:34 ·Clara West 3 min read