UK groups call Home Secretary's asylum plans 'cruel and ruthless'
Over 200 community organisations have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap her 'cruel' asylum system reforms, warning they fuel division. Read their open letter.
Category : Politics
Woman, 61, arrested for murder after crossbow death
A man in his 50s was found dead in Haverhill, Suffolk, after being shot with a crossbow. A 61-year-old woman known to him has been arrested and bailed. Police are appealing for information.
Edmonton Leisure Centre reopens after £7.5m refurb
Edmonton Leisure Centre in north London has fully reopened following a major £7.5 million refurbishment. The two-year project included a full revamp of the swimming pools and facilities.
Farage Demands BBC Apology Over Racism Claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demands an apology from the BBC over racism allegations, citing 'double standards'. He denies making racist comments 'with malice'. Read the full story.
Labour's Facial Recognition Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
Labour's Plan to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
London men charged over vehicle theft conspiracy
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
London burglars caught hiding in golf club bushes after chase
Three London men have been jailed for over two years each after a burglary in Surrey led to a dramatic police chase involving a helicopter and dogs, ending with their arrest at Wentworth Golf Club. Read the full story.
Putin and Modi meet for India-Russia summit in New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
Giuffre Family War Over 'Missing Millions' From Estate
The family of Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre are locked in a court fight over millions allegedly missing from her estate. Discover the details of the financial mystery.
New £2,000 salary sacrifice cap explained for UK pensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
Satellite images show Sudanese city emptied after massacre
New satellite analysis reveals El Fasher, Sudan, eerily empty with evidence of mass graves after a paramilitary massacre. Up to 150,000 are missing as the UN is blocked from investigating war crimes.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
Putin Meets Modi in Delhi Amid US Trade Pressure
Vladimir Putin visits India for talks with Narendra Modi, focusing on defence and energy. The summit occurs as the US pressures India to cut Russian trade. Get the latest analysis.
Man jailed for 11 years over Kennington Tube stabbings
Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, has been sentenced to 11 years for a horrific, unprovoked knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground Station. Both victims suffered life-altering injuries.
Farage vs BBC, Eurovision Boycott, World Cup Draw
Nigel Farage accuses the BBC of hypocrisy, countries boycott Eurovision, and the World Cup draw looms. Get the latest UK news and analysis in our daily briefing.
Officer stole nude photos from women during traffic stops
A former Missouri police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally searching the phones of 20 women to obtain intimate images. Read the full shocking details of the case.
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.
OBR in Crisis: Is the UK's Budget Watchdog Fit for Purpose?
After leaks and a resignation, the Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential questions. We examine its role, accuracy, and whether it still serves the public interest. Read the full analysis.
Man breaks back in failed escape, jailed for six months
A handcuffed man in South Wales broke his back attempting to flee police. Dylan Harrison, 33, has been jailed for six months. Read the full story of the botched escape.
MP's biscuit video on UK debt goes viral with 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee uses custard creams to explain UK debt-to-GDP ratio in viral video, leading a new wave of creative political communication on social media.
Holocaust Survivors Call on Farage to Apologise
A group of 11 Holocaust survivors have written an open letter to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, urging him to tell the truth and apologise for alleged antisemitic comments made at school. Read their powerful plea.
London pensioner to 'skip food' as heating bills soar
Residents on a Central London estate hit with new £250+ energy bills after safety works. Pensioner Kelvin says he's 'struggling' and fears eviction. Council admits billing errors.
UK Must Strategically Invest in Defence AI to Compete
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
Trump's Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal: A Sham?
A tense peace deal signed in Washington DC raises questions as fighting continues in eastern Congo. Plus, a security breach by the US War Secretary and Trump's immigration crackdown targets 'Little Kabul'.
Starmer and Reeves accused of misleading public over budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of 'lying' over OBR forecasts. Sky News podcast examines the timeline and the fraying trust between government and media.
Ex-Downing Street aide says 'too much briefing' in government
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
Aukus Deal Could See Nuclear-Armed US Subs in Australia
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
Trump's Venezuela Moves Scrutinised for Potential War Crimes
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of war face scrutiny over military action against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Listen to the full analysis and support independent journalism.
Uyghur brothers' 12-year ordeal in Indian prison
Three Uyghur brothers fled China's Xinjiang in 2013, fearing detention. Arrested in Ladakh, they've been imprisoned in India ever since, their case stuck in legal limbo.
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