UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

Minister admits UK will have to ‘wait and see’ as Trump announces first tariffs to affect major industry

Dame Angela Eagle said it is ‘in the best interests’ of both the UK and US that the two countries carry on with their ‘balanced trade’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

UK must ‘wait and see’ if Trump provides clarity on steel tariff threat

In comments overnight, the president said he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the US.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Immigrants should face tougher hurdles for citizenship, says Badenoch

The Conservatives have urged the Government to amend its immigration legislation to include their proposals.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

'We'll help Syrians go home,' says border minister Angela Eagle as Home Office pauses asylum claim decisions

But no forced repatriations will take place given uncertainties about the new Syrian administration

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Dame Angela Eagle said intelligence services are ‘keeping a very close eye’ the situation on the ground.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

New asylum hotels ‘massive incentive’ for small boat crossings, ministers warned

Last week Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle said that asylum hotel use had risen since Labour entered government.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Fact check: Labour pledges on asylum hotels and likely AI images of Mike Tyson

Round up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Suspect arrested in UK as part of Europe-wide raids on people smuggling gang

The National Crime Agency said an Iraqi national was arrested at his home in Bilston, Wolverhampton.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Minister: 14 asylum hotels have opened since Labour came to power

Dame Angela Eagle said seven asylum hotels have also closed since July, representing a net increase of seven.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Turning back 'small boats' in Channel would risk sinking them with more migrants dying, warns minister

Crime gangs are packing 60 to 70 people into unseaworthy migrant boats, many without life jackets

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024