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What is the difference between legal, illegal and irregular migration?

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the language around the issue of migration.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Trade association warns of offshore energy industry ‘deterioration’

Offshore Energies UK has released an open letter calling on the UK Government to implement a permanent tax regime from 2026.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Democratic oversight measures for NI Brexit rules are ‘insufficient’, peers find

A House of Lords committee called for urgent action to address issues with arrangements designed to give politicians and stakeholders a greater say.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

UK sends 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months as Russia steps up strikes

Defence Secretary John Healey will co-host the latest Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

UK sends 85,000 drones to Ukraine as Russian strikes surge

In September, Russia launched around 5,500 one-way attack drones into Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Record bitcoin sum seized in UK-US crackdown on romance scam centres

Luxury London properties frozen as Foreign Office and US officials impose sanctions on gang behind centres in south-east Asia

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Reeves to touch down in Washington after IMF warns of rising UK inflation

The Chancellor is to champion Britain as a place where investors and businesses can count on economic stability during meetings in Washington DC.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Adams accuses Government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

The ex-Sinn Fein president said he was consulting lawyers after a Bill was tabled to prevent him securing a payout over his internment in the 1970s.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Murdered Kenyan's Niece Calls For UK Ex-soldier's Extradition

The niece of a young Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier more than a decade ago urged the UK government Tuesday to extradite the suspect as soon as possible.

International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025

DWP State Pension Set to Rise to £12,590 — But Here's What UK Pensioners Must Watch Out For

The UK state pension will rise to £12,590 in April 2026, but HMRC's calculation method keeps most pensioners below the tax threshold. Here's what retirees need to know.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025