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Migrants crossing English Channel to UK surged by 25% in 2024, new figures show

2024 saw the second highest number of arrivals in a year since data on Channel crossings began in 2018

The Independent UK

Migrants reaching UK after crossing Channel in small boats up 25% in 2024

The last crossings of the year took place on December 29, when 291 people made the journey from France in six boats

Evening Standard

Many great prime ministers overcome a shaky start – but Keir Starmer’s window is closing fast

Successful PMs learn on the job, and Labour’s leader needs to start 2025 by showing his party and the country he has done so, writes biographer Anthony Seldon

The Guardian - UK

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Private schools ‘to raise fees by more than Starmer predicted’ as controversial VAT policy imposed

Starmer argues 20 per cent levy on independent sector will fund investment in state sector

The Independent UK

Political leaders eye ‘buzz’ and ‘big opportunity’ in new year messages

Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey have delivered their key messages for 2025.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer admits ‘much more’ to do after difficult first six months in No 10

Labour leader promises to ‘fight’ to help UK rediscover the ‘great nation we are’ as Kemi Badenoch says changing her party could be ‘bumpy’ and Reform boss Nigel Farage echoes Donald Trump in new year message

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after second world war

PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945

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Keir Starmer vows to 'fight for change' in 2025 to win back trust of voters after Labour government poll slump

The Prime Minister stressed that 2025 would be a ‘year of rebuilding’

Evening Standard

Starmer: 2025 a chance to rediscover the great nation that we are

The Prime Minister has delivered his first new year’s message since entering Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Tory criticism of knighthood not the last I will receive, Sir Sadiq Khan says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of ‘rewarding the failing Sadiq Khan’.

Evening Standard

Voices: What do you want to see from Keir Starmer’s Labour government in 2025? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: What do you want the UK government to prioritise in 2025 as Labour attempts to balance economic recovery, housing, energy reform, and global challenges?

The Independent UK

Let’s have less charisma and more honesty in 2025

YOUR VOICE: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Independent UK

Here’s how we could reform the Lords for the 21st century

Letters: Venetia Caine and Philip Wood suggest ways to reorganise the upper house, while Michael Meadowcroft points to a report that offered practical solutions back in 2007. Plus a letter from Chris Rennard

The Guardian - UK

What were Labour’s most damaging issues of 2024?

Labour’s first seven months have been far from a honeymoon

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to intervene after Gaza hospital director detained

The UK Government is being urged to help secure the release of a Gaza hospital director who was arrested by Israeli forces...

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British New Year Honors Recognize Diverse Contributions

Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and Kazuo Ishiguro among notable recipients of New Year Honors in the UK for their contributions to arts, sports, and communit...

The Guardian - UK

Arise Sir Sadiq Khan, and enjoy your knighthood. As for the Tories in a rage – ignore them

There’s a very rightwing furore over the London mayor’s appearance on the new year honours list. But if not him, who? asks Guardian writer Hugh Muir

The Independent UK

Labour ‘lacks coherent story’ and is leaving door open to Nigel Farage’s Reform, warn top pollsters

Figures from inside and outside the Labour ranks have warned Keir Starmer to stop governing like a technocrat and build a coherent story to take on Nigel Farage

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget

PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy

The National (Scotland)

'Shameful': Labour told to listen as Scots back end of arms sales to Israel

THE UK Government has been urged to “listen to the will of the people” as a new poll for The National found the vast majority of Scots want to…

The National (Scotland)

Scots 'betrayed and let down' by Labour Government, says Keith Brown

SCOTS feel “betrayed and let down” by a UK Labour Government that has failed to deliver promised change, the SNP have said ...

The Independent UK

Farming chief calls for pause on ‘disastrous’ tractor tax in latest blow to Starmer over controversial change

National Farmers’ Union president intervenes in row again to say he’s never seen such ‘anger, despair and sense of betrayal’

Evening Standard

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

The Independent UK

Scots ‘betrayed’ by UK Government that has failed to deliver change – SNP

The SNP said Labour’s record showed it makes ‘no difference’ to people in Scotland which party is in power in Westminster.

The Independent UK

Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan handed knighthood in new year honours list

Labour grandees Emily Thornberry and Patricia Hewitt also given honours – as well as the Conservative former West Midlands mayor Andy Street and ex-schools minister Nick Gibb

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