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Britain’s population could reach more than 86 million by 2100, a cross-party Lords report has warned

Britain has lifted its ban on Pakistani airlines after years of restrictions

Lords say jails are in crisis due to years of political and bureaucratic failure

The finding comes amid growing calls for a wealth tax among Labour MPs

Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, have been jailed for four years and three months each for felling Britain's iconic Sycamore Gap tree. The much-loved sycamore, estimated to be almost 200 years old, stood beside Hadrian's Wall and featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Graham, 39,…

Ms Reeves, delivering her annual Mansion House speech to the financial services sector, said changes were needed for the UK to stay competitive.

Court documents reveal a covert UK scheme to fly in 20,000 Afghans after a data breach. Here's the truth behind Operation Rubicon and what it could cost taxpayers.

Leaked details are just another example of how the UK let down Afghans who believed in what Britain promised their country

COMMENT: The British believe their word is their bond – but no one who’s dealt with us agrees, least of all in Afghanistan, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes