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…

Rishi Sunak has called for a national rollout of targeted prostate cancer screening, urging the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to act swiftly to save lives. In his first major public intervention since stepping down as prime minister, Mr Sunak advocated for proactive PSA blood testing for high-risk groups, particularly men with a family history of the disease or from higher-risk ethnic backgrounds, such as Black men. Sunak addresses…

Sir Geoff Palmer, a trailblazing scientist, human rights advocate, and Scotland’s first Black professor, has died at the age of 85. Sir Geoff was a long-standing figure at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he served as professor emeritus and, more recently, as chancellor. He was widely respected both for his scientific contributions and for his tireless advocacy for racial equality and historical justice. Geoff Palmer’s background Born in Jamaica in…

The Scottish Conservatives have pledged £650 million in tax cuts, funded by a major shake-up of Scotland’s public sector, under plans to be unveiled at the party’s conference in Edinburgh. In his first keynote speech as leader, Russell Findlay will propose a Taxpayer Savings Act aimed at slashing waste and bureaucracy. The plan includes cutting quangos by 25%, reducing the number of ministers and advisers, and creating a new Scottish…

Franco Mastantuono’s signature has been secured by Real Madrid from River Plate in a record-breaking €45m (£38.5m) transfer deal. The Spanish giants triggered the 17-year-old’s release clause, setting a new transfer record for River Plate and underlining Mastantuono’s meteoric rise through both club and international football. The attacking midfielder will officially join Madrid on 14 August — the day he turns 18 — and has signed a six-year contract with…

A United States of America Appeal Court on Thursday granted President Donald Trump order to maintain his deployment of national guard troops in Los Angeles, temporarily pausing a lower court order that blocked the mobilization amid growing protests over intensified immigration enforcement. The decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal does not resolve the legal challenge but allows Trump to retain control over the Guard, at least for…

Santi Cazorla, at 40 years old and nearly a decade after being told he might never walk again, delivered a fairytale moment for Real Oviedo on Wednesday night, scoring a stunning free-kick to send his boyhood club into the La Liga play-off final. Trailing 1-0 to Almeria in the second leg of the play-off semi-final—and 2-2 on aggregate—Oviedo needed a hero. Cazorla, once a maestro for Arsenal and the Spanish…

As the UK’s immigration landscape tightens, many Nigerians considering asylum find themselves navigating a complex and often daunting process. Yet asylum remains a vital lifeline for those fleeing persecution, violence, or fear — not merely an immigration loophole. Examples of Nigerian cases in the UK include a landmark ruling that established gay men in Nigeria are at risk of serious harm due to persecution. The court found that Nigerian state…

For many immigrants in the United Kingdom, years or even decades of life here can still leave them without a valid visa or permanent status. Whether through overstayed visas, rejected applications, or family circumstances, thousands now find themselves living in legal limbo — long-term UK residents without papers. Recent shifts in UK immigration policy, particularly under the government’s drive to reduce net migration, have raised fresh fears among undocumented communities.…

As the UK government continues to update and refine its immigration rules, understanding the rights of your family members — especially your children and partner — is essential when planning to move to or remain in the country. For many Nigerian families, navigating the UK’s complex immigration system can be challenging. Whether you are applying for a Skilled Worker visa, extending your current visa, or bringing your family from Nigeria…

In the UK, modern slavery is a crime under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and if you are a victim, you can receive immigration support.  Modern slavery refers to situations where people are exploited, controlled, and forced to work or provide services against their will — often through violence, threats, coercion, or deception. Modern slavery, which includes human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and criminal exploitation. This is the most…

Jobe Bellingham has completed a high-profile move to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to £31m, marking the next step in a career path that mirrors that of his older brother, Jude. But the 19-year-old insists he is determined to carve out his own identity. Jobe joins Dortmund from Sunderland after a standout season in the Championship, where he helped the Black Cats secure promotion to the…