The UK government plans to extend the waiting period before refugees can apply for permanent settlement. Currently set at five years, this timeline will increase under new asylum reforms. Additionally, …
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More than half of UK adults now often pay for UK mobile payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay for everyday purchases. This change spreads over generations, reflects the …
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared that Britain’s political crossroads is a moment of significant choice for the country. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, Starmer aims to inject …
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Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has fired Peter Mandelson from his job as the UK’s Ambassador to the US. This comes after additional Mandelson Epstein emails were found that …
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US pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced the cancellation of its planned £1 billion expansion in the UK, citing insufficient government investment in the life sciences sector. The company, known as …
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The UK government is preparing to implement widespread reforms in its refugee and immigration system. Home Secretary Yett Cooper will announce difficult criteria for those seeking asylum who want to …
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With temperatures rising, health advisories have been issued across the country as it prepares for a severe heatwave. The majority of England and Wales will have temperatures between 25°C and …
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The UK government has unveiled a bold plan to build up to 40,000 new houses on disused railway land over the following decade. The initiative, focused on repurposing former items …
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Major animal welfare groups are sounding the alarm about the growing number of imported dogs coming into the UK, saying it raises serious health and behavioral issues. One of the …
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This is the UK’s third heatwave of 2025, which has been a very unusual year for weather extremes. Temperatures are approaching record highs after the warmest April and June on …