Author: Fatimah Idera

Israel has announced plans to give civilians in Gaza city until October 7 to evacuate before launching a full-scale military occupation of the area, as part of an effort to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of Israeli hostages. The plan, approved by the Israeli security cabinet on Thursday night, instructs the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for a southern evacuation of the city’s residents approximately one million people before the offensive begins. Although the directive applies initially to Gaza City, it is widely seen as a step toward full occupation of all remaining parts of the Gaza Strip…

Aggressive head and neck cancer patients will soon be  offered vaccines by the NHS as part of a major expansion of a world-first clinical trial programme. Over the next year, more than 100 patients with cancers of the mouth, throat, and related areas will be enrolled in the trial, which aims to both cure the disease and prevent its return. This follows earlier trials involving around 550 patients with bowel or skin cancers. The initiative is part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, a national programme designed to connect eligible cancer patients to nearby clinical trials. The programme is…

The Home Office has dropped plans to house asylum seekers in a block of town centre flats in Waterlooville, Hampshire, after significant local opposition led by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The proposed site, a former high-street clothing store converted into flats, was set to accommodate 35 asylum seekers. However, officials have now confirmed to Mrs Braverman that the Home Office contractor Clearsprings will no longer proceed with the procurement of the property. The move marks the first government reversal in response to the wave of protests this summer against the use of hotels and other locations for asylum accommodation.…

Middle-class children could lose out on places at top schools under Labour’s proposed changes to the Equality Act, according to the Conservative Party. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to reintroduce a section of the 2010 Equality Act that would require public authorities to take socio-economic background into account when making strategic decisions. The proposal originally known as Harman’s law after former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman was never enacted and was dropped by the coalition government in 2010. The Conservatives warn that reviving this clause could mean working-class applicants are given priority for school places, potentially at the expense…

Transgender women will be barred from accessing female-only public spaces such as toilets, changing rooms, and women’s sports under new guidance being prepared by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), according to reports.

The Conservative Party is considering the potential introduction of compulsory digital ID cards, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp suggesting there is a very strong case for the move to improve identity verification for access to taxpayer-funded services. Philp said that while the proposal could help ensure only eligible individuals access services such as welfare or the NHS, it also raises important concerns around privacy and civil liberties. “It’s a legitimate and valid debate to have, and I think any responsible party should think about it very carefully,” he said. “There are questions about civil liberties and personal freedom, but…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out tax increases this autumn.

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.

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…