Britain will support efforts to resume international air travel to Ukraine as part of a broader plan to boost the country’s economy and restore its independence following a ceasefire with Russia. The initiative is being led by the Coalition of the Willing, a group of over 30 countries backing Ukraine, which aims to re-establish normal flying conditions once peace is agreed. As part of this effort, Royal Air Force fighter…

TaxtChancellor Rachel Reeves’s changes to inheritance tax rules will cost the average English homeowner over £82,000 from 2027, according to new analysis. Under reforms announced in the October Budget, pension pots will no longer be exempt from inheritance tax starting in April 2027. This change means that unspent private pensions could face a tax rate of up to 40%, significantly increasing the number of families liable for death duties. For…

Lord Neil Kinnock has called on Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap, warning that the policy is trapping hundreds of thousands of children in poverty.

Guests at an Anchorage hotel reportedly stumbled upon sensitive US government papers just hours before Donald Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin to their high-stakes Alaska summit.

President Donald Trump has signaled support for Vladimir Putin’s demand that Ukraine cede Donetsk, the mineral-rich eastern region, as the price of ending the war. At their Alaska summit, Putin proposed freezing the front line in exchange for full control of Donetsk and pledged not to advance further. The US president, who will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday, is expected to press him to accept territorial…

The United States (US) has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza after far-right activist Laura Loomer publicized videos she claimed showed evacuees arriving at American airports. In a statement posted on X, the State Department confirmed: “All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped while we conduct a full and thorough review of the process and procedures used to issue a small number of…

The UK, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned benefit claimants that fraud will be pursued to the full extent of the law after a Manchester woman was jailed for 20 months for illegally claiming more than £110,000. The 51-year-old, who admitted four counts of benefit fraud, failed to declare changes in her living circumstances and continued to receive Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council…

The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the Nollywood film industry through a series of supportive initiatives and strategic partnerships. This announcement was made by Adebukola Agbaminoja, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Board, at the Nollywood Producer’s Summit. Agbaminoja highlighted the government’s plans to foster talent and innovation through a partnership with “Plotweaver” to host a storytelling competition. READ ALSO: Lagos…

The summit held between presidents of American Donald Trump and Russia Vladimir Putin held yesterday in Anchorage, Alaska ended without ceasefire. The seven hours expected summit, which only ended within three hours, focused on achieving a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Before the meeting, Trump expressed hope that the summit would lead to broader talks that include Ukraine and possibly European leaders. Speaking to reporters, the…

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Friday with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth. While Egypt’s Mohamed Salah aims for a fifth Golden Boot alongside new teammates Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, a fresh wave of African talent will be making headlines. With the Africa Cup of Nations (21 December – 18 January) set to disrupt the campaign, many of the continent’s best will have a major say in how…

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has strongly refuted claims that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to settle the bonuses owed to the Super Falcons following their participation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Olopade dismissed comments reportedly attributed to Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, which suggested that the players were still owed payments. He stressed that…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have soared to a historic 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, marking the first time any African team has broken into the global top 10 FIBA Basketball This impressive climb stems from Nigeria securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The championship not only cemented their continental dominance but also earned qualification for the 2026 FIBA…