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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…

Iran has launched missiles towards a joint US-UK military facility on Diego Garcia, escalating tensions after warning that British lives were “in danger” following support from Keir Starmer for further US strikes from UK bases. According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, two intermediate-range ballistic missiles were fired at the Chagos Islands, although neither struck their target. Reports by the The Wall Street Journal, citing multiple officials, indicated that one of the missiles was intercepted by a US warship, while the other failed mid-flight. Diego Garcia, located about 3,800 kilometres from Iran, hosts a strategic airbase capable of accommodating long-range US…

Reform UK has dismissed a Scottish candidate following the after it was revealed he had been struck off as a company director, with the party facing mounting criticism over candidates making Islamophobic comments. Reform confirmed on Friday morning it had suspended Stuart Niven, its candidate for Dundee City West, after it was revealed by the Herald that he had been disqualified for diverting tens of thousands of pounds of Covid grants into his personal account. Also, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has questioned the credibility of savings proposed in Reform UK’s Scottish manifesto, stating that several of its pledges are…

An Iranian national has been arrested together with a woman following an attempt to gain entrance into the UK’s home to the nuclear-armed submarines, the Faslane naval base. According to reports by the Scotland Police, a 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were apprehended at the HM Naval Base Clyde. The Royal Navy noted that the suspects “unsuccessfully attempted” to enter the base adding that: “as the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further” It is understood that the two individuals did not attempt to force entry into the base. They reportedly requested access but were…

Keir Starmer has accused the Conservative Party of having “a problem with Muslims” following remarks by the shadow justice secretary about Sadiq Khan taking part in prayers in Trafalgar Square, which were described as “an act of domination.” At the Prime Minister’s Questions session, Starmer called on Kemi Badenoch to sack Nick Timothy for posting a clip of Khan and other Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square on X. Timothy wrote: “Too many are too polite to say this. But mass ritual prayer in public places is an act of domination,” adding that “the domination of public places is straight from…

Prosecutors have revealed, an ex MP, Crispin Blunt, has been indicted on four drug-related charges The former representative of Reigate between 1997 to 2024, is charged with one count of possessing an A drug class and an addition of three class B drugs. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the charges were filed after police searched his home in Horley, Surrey, during a separate investigation. The head of the CPS Special Crime Division, Malcolm McHaffie, revealed: “We have decided to charge Crispin Blunt, 65, with four drugs offences – one count of possessing a controlled drug of class A…

Members of Parliament have been informed that the government has yet to finalise plans to procure equipment for the UK’s armed forces. Following the delay, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Jeremy Pocklington, told the House of Commons: “We are working hard to deliver it,” adding, “We will publish it as soon as we can.” The MP representing Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham, noted that delays are forcing arms suppliers to reduce staff and postpone investments. She questioned the MoD permanent secretary about whether he was aware of the effect of the delay. Read also on New…