Ministry of Defence does not know how much has been spent on bringing data-leak Afghans to UK Britain’s spending watchdog says it does not have ‘confidence’ in the accuracy of MoD’s estimates The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Starmer tells police to prioritise serious crimes after Graham Linehan arrested over social media posts Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer had been ‘clear’ about his ‘priorities for crime and policing’ The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Farage to say UK has ‘authoritarian censorship regimes’ after Linehan arrest The Reform UK leader will give evidence to the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on free speech in the UK. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
‘Two-tier Britain’: how Lucy Connolly became a cause célèbre for the right Woman jailed for social media post after Southport attack has been seized on as a symbol that free speech is supposedly failing in the UK The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Starmer must not remain stumm on the importance of migrants to Britain Letter: Jake Lynch says it is time for the prime minister to offer counter-arguments on asylum seekers as media outlets would be obliged to report them The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Jack Draper absent for Great Britain’s Davis Cup tie against Poland The world number five is struggling with the bone bruising that forced him out of the US Open. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Saudi Arabia to Slap Fake 'Sickie' Workers with £20k Fines or Jail. Should Britain Do the Same? Saudi Arabia now fines SR100,000 (c. £20,800) or jails workers and doctors who falsify sick notes, prompting debate on whether the UK should tighten its own 'sickie' culture. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
We still have much to learn from Alan Kurdi THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The 10th anniversary of the two-year-old child’s death should be the moment that Britain rediscovers its compassion and remembers the plight of asylum seekers The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Revolut valued at $75billion making founder one of Britain’s wealthiest IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Owner of Boutique Hotel in Cambridgeshire Refuses £3m to House Asylum Seekers: 'The Whole Situation is a Joke' An independent hotel owner in Cambridgeshire, Samuel Leeds, turned down a lucrative £3m government offer to house asylum seekers. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
'The British Government Is Not Listening': London Fast-Tracks Visas for Gazan Students Despite Calls for Stricter Migration Rules UK launches expedited visa scheme for Gazan students despite calls for remigration. Critics say the Government is ignoring public concerns. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
Voices: So David Cameron, is this dead Syrian child one of the 'swarm' of migrants you fear so much? In a piece published on the day Alan Kurdi died, former columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown wrote that those who have decided not to care will not be moved - but this should be moment when Britain finally finds its compassion The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Revolut founder to become one of Britain’s top 10 richest businessmen as share sale gives huge valuation The fintech firm will be valued at $75bn with the latest share sale The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Leading female politicians and artists reject attempts to link migration and sexual abuse The letter accuses the right of exploiting ‘violence against women to fuel hate and division’ The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025 Tuesday briefing: It’s a new school year, but the same old problems persist for Britain’s schools In today’s newsletter: Poor teacher recruitment and retainment puts children on the back foot before they barely step in the classroom
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025 Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loop, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025 Kemi Badenoch pledges to make oil and gas ‘cornerstone’ of UK economy The Conservative leader will attack the UK Government for treating the North Sea industry as a ‘relic of the past’.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 Brit boxer who fought Ali then became 'Aussie Joe' dies Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
Space · Sep 1, 2025 'We've known it's been coming for a while': Inside the decision to eliminate the UK Space Agency The writing has been on the wall for years that the UK Space Agency would be scrapped, but will its end after a mere 15 years in existence undermine Britain's space ambitions?
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 Defiant Reeves admits working people ‘feel stuck’ but insists Britain is not broken Exclusive: Rachel Reeves launches her post-summer fightback with a boost for working parents as she tackles critics of Labour’s plans and the economy
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 Voices: Rachel Reeves: My mission to make life easier for working parents COMMENT: As Labour introduces 30 hours of free childcare a week for children as young as nine months old, the chancellor Rachel Reeves explains how the government plans to help Britain’s squeezed working families
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025 Educating Yorkshire review – the joyful return of this school show is just the blast of optimism we need The comeback of this fly-on-the-wall series is perfectly timed. It’s a moving, uplifting look at how children can shine with support – what a tonic to all the bad news stories about education in Britain
International Business Times UK · Aug 31, 2025 What Happened to Europe? Britons Beg Trump for Help Amid Anger Over Migrant Crime and Far-Left Policies A wave of anger is sweeping Europe as migrant crime surges and far-left policies dominate. From Britain to Germany, frustrated citizens are calling for drastic change—even for Donald Trump to 'save England'.
International Business Times · Aug 31, 2025 Britain's Energy Grid Bets On Flywheels To Keep The Lights On Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025 UK airports – what are they good for? The Man Who Pays His Way: Passengers prefer small airports, but Britain’s busiest hubs have their advantages too