The United States of America President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have confirmed that a long-anticipated trade deal between the two nations has been signed and finalised during the G7 summit held in the Canadian Rockies. “We signed it, and it’s done,” President Trump told reporters, holding up a copy of the agreement. “It’s a fair deal for both [countries]. It’ll produce a lot…

A significant number of live police investigations into child sex grooming gangs involve asylum seekers and foreign nationals.

A deeply controversial ruling has ignited public debate after a British immigration tribunal allowed a 44-year-old Ugandan-born man, identified only as MW, to remain in the United Kingdom despite his long criminal history and repeated drug offenses. The man, who arrived in Britain at the age of six and was granted indefinite leave to remain, has amassed 42 criminal convictions over the course of his life. His record includes serious…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike met with President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening accompanied by three former governors from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, featured Wike’s political allies and members of the now-defunct G5 —a faction that distanced itself from PDP leadership in the lead-up to the 2023 elections. Among those present were former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, ex-Benue…

Less than 48 hours after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Britain has begun deploying military jets and refuelling aircraft to the Middle East. The move, authorized by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has ignited a fierce national debate over the UK’s preparedness for a wider war—possibly World War III. The strikes by Israel, which targeted key Iranian military and nuclear sites, have drawn mixed reactions…

The University of Cambridge is facing criticism over its recruitment guidance, which some have claimed amounts to discrimination against white job applicants. According to internal documents, the university encourages departments to ensure that at least one candidate from an underrepresented group is included in every interview process. If a longlist lacks diversity, for example, if it consists entirely of white or male candidates, the guidance suggests that departments consider re-advertising…

UK’s Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is under pressure over the new Department for Education (DfE) guidance that would require children as young as four to be assessed using touchscreen devices.

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed Canada’s status as an independent, sovereign nation, in remarks widely interpreted as a pointed response to the U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Starmer made the comments ahead of a significant diplomatic visit to Canada, where he will be the first British prime minister in eight years to travel to…

The UK has joined Western allies in expressing support for Israel’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities—escalating fears that the Middle East could be on the brink of full-scale war. As air raids continue, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has deployed RAF fighter jets to the region, calling the move a necessary step to “defend British interests and support regional stability.” Israel launched a barrage of missile strikes…

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full statutory national inquiry into grooming gangs in England and Wales. This followed recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey’s independent audit. The inquiry, to be established under the Inquiries Act, will have legal powers to compel witnesses and demand evidence, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to the long-standing and deeply sensitive issue of group-based child sexual…

British households are bracing for a second rise in council tax under the Labour government in 2025, this time to fund local policing, as pressure mounts on public finances and local services. The new development comes amid warnings that the burden is quietly being shifted to families already dealing with inflation, stagnant wages, and a stretched economy. This latest increase will come in addition to the council tax hike introduced…

Nearly half a million British pensioners living abroad are missing out on annual state pension increases enjoyed by UK residents, according to research by Interactive Investor. These retirees, mainly based in Commonwealth countries, are excluded from the triple lock system that ensures it rises each year in line with inflation, wage growth or 2.5%, whichever is highest. Under current rules, the payments are frozen at the level they were when…