The Latest Breaking News from Shabana Mahmood

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents months after Met Police said it would stop investigating them

Lord Toby Young of Acton proposed the abolition as part of the Crime and Policing Bill

The Independent UK · Mar 11

What is Al Quds day why has its protest march in London been banned?

The march was due to take place in central London on Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London

Home secretary says ban on Pro-Palestinian rally ‘necessary to prevent public disorder’ after Met police raised concerns

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

Al Quds to go ahead as 'static' London demonstration after march banned 'to prevent serious disorder'

A static demonstration is expected to go ahead despite a ban on the original march by the Home Office

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Home secretary to ban Al Quds Day march in London over fears of ‘serious public disorder’

It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules

Exclusive: Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper concerned about student visa ban on female Chevening scholars from volatile countries such as Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Seven consecutive days of small boat Channel crossings for first time this year as 1,200 migrants make journey

Some 1,200 migrants have crossed the English Channel so far in March, bringing the 2026 total to 3,409 people

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Home secretary says asylum overhaul is rooted in ‘Labour values’ – what are those values?

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says that her plans to overhaul the asylum system are rooted in “Labour values”. The proposals include removing government support for some asylum seekers and limiting initial refugee status from five years to 30 months.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Sudanese students say UK visa ban has dashed hopes of studying at top universities

More than 200 applicants fear they will lose places after home secretary suspends study visas from four countries

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10