Asylum debate shifts to the right – asylum seekers and refugees are being labelled as criminals
Former Prime Minister Johnson’s delayed lockdown and chaotic leadership reportedly contributed to 23,000 avoidable deaths, with the inquiry condemning Downing Street’s toxic culture and indecision during the pandemic
British Defence Secretary warns of risks after Russian spy vessel Yantar used lasers against RAF pilots monitoring it near UK waters
Britain unveils major reforms that will extend the path to settlement to 20 years, revoke automatic support for some asylum seekers, and introduce regular reviews of refugee status, drawing sharp criticism from charities and rights groups
Anthony Williams, 32, faces multiple charges after 11 people were injured in a knife attack on a London-bound train, which police say was not terrorism-related
According to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), the award marks a significant endorsement of Greece’s position as a leading travel destination, particularly within the UK market.
As British PM Keir Starmer visits Turkey today trying to finalize a multibillion-pound jet deal with Ankara, the espionage charges against Istanbul’s mayor deepen concerns about Turkey’s democratic backslide and raise alarm in Athens over regional security risks
According to these sources, President Trump’s 20-point framework specifies that day-to-day governance of Gaza would be undertaken by Palestinians, under the oversight of an international transitional body - the Board of Peace - chaired by the US president
European powers, backed by the U.S., are preparing a U.N. Security Council resolution to authorize an international force in Gaza as a ceasefire holds
The Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history, following the resignation of Justin Welby over a major abuse scandal
King Charles welcomes the U.S. president with full ceremonial honours as Prime Minister Starmer seeks to strengthen ties and secure trade and investment deals
Borrowing costs are surging for many industrialized countries, causing talk of a possible crisis
Britain’s Home Office has launched a campaign telling around 130,000 foreign students and their families they must leave once their visas expire, as the government moves to curb migration and prevent asylum claims from expiring student visa holders
"The current model satisfies no one-locals feel ignored and asylum seekers are left in poor conditions." – Professor Jonathan Darling, Durham University
Under the terms of the agreement, France will accept undocumented migrants who have crossed the Channel to Britain, in exchange for the UK taking in a similar number of legitimate asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain
The report described the water sector as “broken,” citing serious management failures and referring to the current crisis as a “modern Great Stink,” drawing a parallel with the 19th-century sanitation disaster that once plagued London
Despite growing support among the public, a return to the EU appears unlikely in the short term. The UK’s current Labour government, while having pursued a “reset” of relations with Brussels, is not actively seeking full reintegration into the Union
UK imports from Greece between January and April 2025 totaled €544.74 billion, down from €715.54 billion
The British government acknowledged the risk that Israel may have breached international law, particularly regarding humanitarian aid access and the treatment of detainees during its operations in Gaza
As Prime Minister Starmer’s government presses forward with defense upgrades, officials warn that the country must be prepared for the possibility of war "at home" for the first time in decades