The UK has agreed to pay for the transportation of asylum seekers to and from France as part of a new “one in, one out” agreement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Birmingham Airport has been forced to shut down temporarily after a private aircraft made an emergency landing earlier today.
Over the last 25 years, Britain has seen an unprecedented rise in net migration, from just 68,000 between 1972 and 1997 to nearly 6 million between 1997 and 2022, according to the Centre for Policy Studies. This fast rise has raised urgent concerns about sustainability, economic contribution, and public service capacity. While migration has traditionally played a role in Britain’s growth, the current system has become increasingly unselective. In recent years, most migrants arriving in the UK have not come for work, nor were they required to meet a minimum salary threshold. Even those on skilled worker visas often fall…
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for greater transparency from police forces, including the release of information about a suspect’s ethnicity in criminal investigations. Her remarks come amid rising public pressure following recent high-profile cases involving asylum seekers, which have prompted accusations of official cover-ups. Cooper: Government reviewing existing guidance Speaking to BBC, Ms Cooper stated that the government was reviewing existing guidance around the disclosure of suspect information, aiming to provide the public with more transparency. She emphasized that the decision to release such details ultimately lies with police forces and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). “We do want…
Jay Blades, the well-known presenter of BBC’s The Repair Shop, has been charged with two counts of rape, according to a statement released by West Mercia Police. The 55-year-old, whose full name is Jason Blades, is due to appear at Telford Magistrates’ Court on 13 August 2025 to face the charges. The alleged offences are separate from an ongoing legal matter in which Blades is accused of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. Blades pleaded not guilty On Tuesday, Blades appeared via video link at Worcester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing related to the coercive control charge. He pleaded…
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is moving forward with plans to raise the minimum wage for 18 – to 20-year-olds, despite warnings from business leaders that the policy could harm youth employment. Under current rules, workers aged 21 and over are entitled to a minimum wage of £12.21 an hour, while those aged 18 to 20 receive just £10. Rayner has asked the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to explore eliminating this £2 gap, calling the age-based pay bands discriminatory. The move is part of a broader Labour strategy to win support from younger voters, particularly in light of growing competition…
UK ministers have announced an extra £100 million in funding to bolster efforts to stop small boat crossings in the English Channel as part of a broader push to tackle irregular migration.
Downing Street has warned the public not to attend a planned protest in support of the proscribed Palestine Action group, as police confirmed they would arrest anyone suspected of breaching terrorism laws. The protest, scheduled for this weekend, is being organised by the campaign group Defend Our Juries in response to the government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Demonstrators are being encouraged to hold signs reading: “I Oppose Genocide, I Support Palestine Action” a message that has led to arrests at similar events. Asked whether the government discourages participation, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is set to roll out the world’s first vaccination programme targeting gonorrhoea in response to record-high infection rates and rising antibiotic resistance. In 2023, England recorded over 85,000 cases of gonorrhoea, which was highest since records began. Health officials are particularly concerned about emerging antibiotic-resistant strains, which threaten to make the infection increasingly difficult to treat. The vaccination programme, beginning August 1, will primarily target gay and bisexual men who have had multiple recent sexual partners or a history of bacterial STIs, as they are considered at higher risk. Transgender women…
A number of Labour MPs, including serving ministers, have voiced opposition to a Supreme Court ruling that defined sex in equality law as referring solely to biological sex. The ruling, delivered over three months ago, stated that transgender women are not legally considered women under the Equality Act when it comes to single-sex spaces. Following the decision, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the judgment brought clarity by affirming that a woman is an adult female. He also urged public bodies to update their policies accordingly. However, several Labour MPs have expressed disagreement, characterizing the ruling as regressive and harmful…
