No ‘numerical target’ for net migration, says Pat McFadden Figures showed that net migration hit a record 906,000 in 2023. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Assisted dying House of Commons vote: Key numbers and trends Support for the Bill was higher among MPs elected for the first time at this year’s general election. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024
Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest Some 2,703 patients in England have been waiting at least a year and a half to begin NHS hospital treatment. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Keir Starmer vows to 'significantly' cut UK net migration as he blasts Tory 'open borders experiment' Prime Minister says net migration is ‘off the scale’ as revised estimates reveal it hit record 906,000 in 2023 Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
PM announces overhaul of immigration system as net migration hits 906,000 Sir Keir Starmer accused the previous government of running ‘a one-nation experiment in open borders’ at a press conference in Downing Street. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 The Office for National Statistics published the latest revised figures on Thursday. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Latest UK migration statistics: Key numbers The fall in immigration has been driven by a drop in the number of dependants, or family members, arriving on study visas. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Kretinsky’s UK gas power plants made bumper profit after energy crisis Companies controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky own power stations in Hull, Devon and Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Pace of electric vehicle transition could ‘devastate’ car industry – trade body SMMT found 2024 EV sales will still fall well short of the target set out in the Government’s zero emission vehicle mandate. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
Two Britons missing after tourist yacht sinks off Egypt coast Consular support is being provided to ‘a number of British nationals and their families’. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
Communities begin ‘massive clean-up’ after flooding from Storm Bert Hundreds of homes were left under water, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
CBI chief hits out at Reeves after firms face ‘heavy burden’ from tax rises Confederation of British Industry chief executive Rain Newton-Smith said firms face tough decisions on hiring and investment due to the Budget. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
B&Q owner Kingfisher braces for £31m rise in tax bill next year The DIY giant said consumer spending weakened as a result of uncertainty in the lead up to the autumn Budget statement in the UK. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
Storm Bert: UK braces for flooding after man killed by falling tree The Met Office has warned of 18 hours of non-stop rain from 9am on Saturday to the early hours of Sunday Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024 Storm Bert batters UK with wind, rain and snow Winds of up to 68mph have been recorded and 13cm of snow has landed in some parts of the country on Saturday morning.
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024 Foreign Secretary vows to ‘do everything that is necessary’ to help Ukraine The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024 ‘Twin crises’ faced by NHS holding back performance, report warns A new report highlights concerns over staff turnover and a dip in productivity.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates The UK government confirmed that Russia had, for the first time, used a ballistic missile with a range of ‘several thousand’ kilometres
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Putin’s use of long-range ballistic missiles an example of escalation – No 10 Downing Street confirmed a ballistic missile with a range of several thousand kilometres had been fired on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Amber snow warning issued ahead of Storm Bert It comes as hundreds of schools were closed on Thursday due to the wintry weather.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Watchdog sounds alarm over experience of patients in A&E Many said they were not given care, treatment or pain relief while waiting for care.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Storm Bert to bring 70mph wind, snow and rain to UK as amber warning issued Gusts of nearly 50mph are forecast for London over the weekend
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Pothole compensation claims double in a year RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 UK Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine in Russia – reports Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has been found in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, several media outlets have said.
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024 Surgeons waiting hours in empty operating theatres due to bed blocks, MPs hear Lord Darzi gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.