The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Who is the ‘right’ immigrant? US and other countries are rewriting the rules

Countries are not shutting out immigrants but becoming more selective about whom they admit and allow to stay. Recent policies increasingly favour skilled, higher-paid, financially secure migrants who meet labour shortages, while lower-paid workers and students face tougher barriers despite their economic importance.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Russia Warns of Consequences, But Burnham Says UK Will Stand by Ukraine 'All the Way'

British PM Andy Burnham, during his Kyiv visit, pledged unwavering support for Ukraine, dismissing Russian threats. The UK aims to bolster Ukraine's missile production capabilities amid escalating tensions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

London Railway Halted Again After Swan Turns Up on Track During Rush Hour

A swan caused over an hour's delay on London's DLR track during rush hour, highlighting the need for wildlife management training for railway workers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

HAMPTON COURT (UNITED KINGDOM) - At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Woman refused flight home to UK after eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, an EU national who has lived in Britain for eight years, was told that the eVisa problem was a ‘known issue’ affecting twins

The Independent UK · Aug 25

London and Paris landmarks light up for Ukraine’s Independence Day

The UK Parliament and Eiffel Tower are lit in blue and yellow as London and Paris mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day with landmark light-ups.

Euronews · Aug 25

Russia warns UK faces attacks over support for Ukraine

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

Tuesday briefing: Will UK ministers make policy change to save young lives on the road?

In today’s newsletter: A surge in deadly wrong‑way crashes has exposed ​o​ur failure to protect young drivers, as grieving families and safety experts warn that age, inexperience and lax licensing rules are costing lives

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv agrees not to strike Moscow during CIA chief’s mysterious visit

Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021

The Independent UK · Aug 25