Author: Eniola Amadu

The head of Reform UK, Nigel Farage has been directed to parliament’s standards watchdog following a report he received a £5m donation from a party donor that was not declared Rules governing MPs require the declaration of any “personal benefit” received within the 12 months before taking office, with registration expected within one month of election, a requirement highlighted by the Conservative Party in its referral. The donation, reportedly made by Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, is said to fall within that reporting period. However, according to the MPs’ code of conduct parliamentary guidelines allow certain personal gifts to go…

The UK has announced it will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers in a move to curb Channel crossings. A facility in Dunkirk will be used to detain migrants from 10 countries, as France agrees to act against those attempting to reach the United Kingdom in small boats for the first time. The 10 countries include: Vietnam, Yemen, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Iraq and Syria. These countries according to the Home Office were the top 10 who crossed the channel by small boat last year. While officials say the scheme could result…

UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introducing a lifetime ban on cigarette purchases for anyone aged 17 and under. Lawmakers in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords have approved the final draft of legislation designed to phase out smoking among future generations by restricting access based on age. The bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent, will also grant ministers powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and other nicotine products, including controls on flavours and packaging. The measures are part of efforts to address smoking-related harm, with tobacco use remaining a major contributor…

Reform UK has pledged to review asylum decisions made over the past five years if it wins the next general election. Under the proposals, up to 400,000 people could face deportation, including those granted asylum, individuals who have overstayed visas, and migrants from countries a Reform-led government would classify as safe. The Labour Party government has also announced stricter immigration measures, including plans to reduce the use of asylum hotels and disrupt human trafficking networks. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has criticised Reform for adopting similar policies “without the detail,” while the Liberal Democrats described the proposals as an “impractical farce.”…

The Labour Party has accused Reform UK’s vetting process of being “clearly not fit for purpose” after two more candidates in May’s local elections were linked to offensive or potentially racist social media content. Reform UK has faced a series of controversies involving several candidates ahead of the 7 May local elections in England, as well as those standing for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments, despite Nigel Farage stating that the party’s vetting procedures had significantly improved. A Reform candidate in the Isle of Wight, Alan Stay, shared posts on Facebook containing racist and sexist material. This included repeated use…

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has expressed her support for Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace. Mullally called on Anglicans to stand in solidarity with the Pope following Donald Trump’s rejection of remarks suggesting that a “delusion of omnipotence” was driving the US-Israeli war in Iran. This follows a warning by the pontiff, who said the world is being destroyed by “a handful of tyrants,” noting that despite this, “it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters.” The archbishop said: “I stand with my brother in Christ, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, in his courageous…

Reform UK has announced its intention to refuse visa issuance to people from countries that requests compensation from the UK for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The party’s home affairs spokesperson, Zia Yusuf, in his words described the demand for reparations as “insulting” He noted that over the past two decades, 3.8m visas were issued to people across countries calling for reparations. Speaking with the Telegraph, he said: “A growing number of countries are demanding reparations from Britain. These countries ignore the fact that Britain made huge sacrifices to be…

UK ministers have announced that interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans will not exceed six per cent, a move affecting Nigerians with British passports or indefinite leave to remain on UK student loans, as well as those studying or planning to study in the United Kingdom. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The decision follows concerns that rising inflation could push repayment costs higher, leaving graduates paying far more than they originally borrowed. Critics have described the system as a potential “debt trap”, especially for students on long-term repayment plans. Under the current structure,…

Research has revealed that over 70 children from diverse conflict zones have been detained in the UK to be deported to France as part of the government’s “one in, one out” initiative. For more updates, follow the latest  on UK News Under the plan, migrants arriving by small boats can be sent back to France, in exchange for another individual being brought to the UK through legal routes. Information gathered by the Humans for Rights Network since the inception of the removal scheme last September has discovered 76 children whose ages are uncertain and who have been detained. However, it…

The shadow justice secretary, Nick Timothy, has been criticised by a Conservative peer and former counter-extremism minister for creating fear among Muslims through his comments on public prayer. According to Tariq Ahmad, British Muslims were openly discussing leaving the Conservative Party, and he had raised the issue with party leaders, expecting a response. He said: “I have known Nick for a long time and am deeply disappointed by his divisive comments. He needs to reflect carefully on his own words. “If he is aspiring to be lord chancellor, he has to stand up for the principles of equality and justice…