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2025 is UK's sunniest year on record

The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.

Migration Data Gaps Hamper UK Policy on ECHR

A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.

Prison population forecast revised to 2030

The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.

US mass killings at 20-year low, but experts cautious

Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.

Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling

A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.

Older women lead solo travel revolution in UK

UK travel companies report surge in solo female travellers, with older women embracing independence. Discover inspiring stories and the trends driving this movement.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

Study Debunks Trump's Immigration Raid Claims

New analysis reveals 73% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting Trump's claims about immigration raids targeting criminals. Discover the facts.

UK migration falls to pre-pandemic low of 204,000

Official statistics reveal UK net migration dropped to 204,000 in year to June 2025, while British emigration rises sharply. Discover the implications for Britain's workforce and economy.

UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000

Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen 69% to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Explore the implications of this significant shift in immigration trends.

Three prison officers stabbed in inmate attack

Three prison officers were injured, two hospitalised, after being stabbed with an improvised weapon by an inmate at HMP Isle of Wight. Police are investigating the serious assault.

Bolsonaro faces imminent prison sentence in Brazil

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent incarceration after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to annihilate democratic institutions. Discover the dramatic downfall.

Drug dealer jailed after fist-bump arrest in Crawley

Jamie Gabriel, 28, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for supplying cocaine and cannabis in Crawley. The dealer was caught after officers witnessed him fist-bumping customers. Read the full story.

UK Net Migration Falls to 345,000

New ONS data reveals a sharp decline in UK net migration to 345,000. Explore the economic consequences and the political debate detached from these new facts.

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