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Deep concerns over UK visa policy expressed by Lords as Government's new immigration plans set to be revealed

The Lords Science and Technology Committee argues that reforms to visa costs are needed

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Artist Rene Matić: 'I'm nominated for the Turner Prize but my gender is up for discussion'

Non-binary artist Rene Matić takes photographs that celebrate their trans friends, and once got a tattoo of a far right slogan they found on Pinterest. Now they’re one of youngest nominees ever for Britain’s prestigious art prize

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Trump, Ukraine Propel EU And UK Towards Defence Pact

The EU and Britain look set to seal a defence pact at a landmark summit this month as worries about US President Donald Trump and the war in Ukraine spur them beyond the wrangles of Brexit.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Tories to publish ‘Deportation Bill’ as party hits out at Labour and Reform

The Conservatives have called for automatic deportation for people entering Britain via unauthorised routes, and an annual cap on migration.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Starmer in 'two-tier taxes' storm as Indian workers exempt from NI under 'landmark' trade deal

PM faces backlash after it emerges workers coming to the UK and their employers have been granted major tax exemption as part of free trade deal

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Rwanda says it's talking with the US about taking in third-country deportees. Here's why

Rwanda's deal with Britain to take in rejected asylum-seekers collapsed last year after much criticism by human rights groups

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Tariff cuts and tax exemptions for some workers agreed in UK-India trade deal

Ministers say the long-coveted agreement will add £4.8 billion a year to the economy by 2040.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Uber Launches 18-Month Trial for Cash Payments Across Britain: Here's How It Works

Uber has launched an 18-month trial across Britain (excluding London), allowing riders to pay with cash to increase accessibility.

International Business Times UK · May 6, 2025

Leftwing values will defeat the right. That’s what Keir Starmer can learn from Australia

Anthony Albanese’s Labor party rejected divisive far-right rhetoric and won with a message of fairness, equality and respect, says Marc Stears, the director of the UCL Policy Lab

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

‘Our beautiful little family is complete’: Laura Kenny gives birth to third child after fertility struggles

Britain's most decorated female Olympian gives a first-glimpse of the newborn and shared her little’s girl’s sweet name

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025