Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Police sackings in England and Wales hit another record high for third year running The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals. The Independent UK · Jul 22
Students challenge Mahmood’s visa ban on overseas applicants Study visas for people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan were halted in March by home secretary Shabana Mahmood, who claimed some were exploiting the asylum system The Independent UK · Jul 22
Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government? Evening Standard · Jul 22
How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner to be named Andy Burnham’s Chancellor, a move already causing tensions with left-wing Labour MPs due to her past criticisms of tax and welfare policies. Mahmood privately branded Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes as “ridiculous” and “anti-competitive,” opposing measures such as increased employers’ national insurance contributions,… The Independent UK · Jul 19
Prince Harry to ‘lobby Home Office again’ for taxpayer-funded security IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 19
Over 20,000 migrant workers appeal to Andy Burnham as 'authoritarian' bill passes A GROUP representing more than 20,000 skilled migrants across the UK has written to Andy Burnham urging him to soften Labour’s “inhumane”… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Evri workers arrested in London in immigration crackdown Three Brazilian nationals, two Pakistani nationals and an Indian national were arrested for various immigration offences Evening Standard · Jul 18
London 'sanctuary borough': Green-led council opposes 'race-based' Home Office immigration raids Green councillors claim the Government is targeting communities ‘on the basis of race’ and ‘intimidating workers’ Evening Standard · Jul 16
UK returned 1,100 migrants to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal The migrant deal is intended to curb English Channel crossings The Independent UK · Jul 16
Wireless festival future revealed after cancelling this year over Kanye West backlash Festival Republic's Melvin Benn has addressed the future of Wireless after the festival was scrapped earlier this year. BANG Premier · Jul 16
British girl, 15, stranded in Rome for six weeks due to new passport rules The dual national, who missed six weeks of school, is latest of several children affected by recent Home Office policy The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Police officers to get 3.5% pay rise in England and Wales, Home Office says The increase will take effect from September 1 The Independent UK · Jul 15
Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across London The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Should Farage be offered better state protection after murder of Widdecombe? POLITICS EXPLAINED: Reform leader organises private security detail and says government offer is inadequate, writes Sean O’Grady
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 Palestine Action co-founder makes bid to take case to Supreme Court PALESTINE Action’s co-founder has made a bid to take her case to the Supreme Court after Court of Appeal judges ruled the group’s ban was…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out scheme
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Covid inquiry latest: Damning report slams ‘inherently biased’ VIP lane contracts and £10bn wasted on PPE Vast sums of taxpayer cash were wasted and favourable treatment was given to referrals by MPs, peers and ministers, report finds
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 ‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotels
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern
The Times of India · Jul 13 UK bans Iran Revolutionary Guards, blames IRGC-backed group for attacks on Jews The UK has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, in a major escalation of diplomatic tensions with Tehran, as it also outlawed a proxy group behind a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in Britain.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 UK unveils plan to ban Iran Revolutionary Guards: ministry The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. The banned groups would also include proxies and volunteers of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency,…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – as it happened Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safety
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Police officers to patrol schools and synagogues in Jewish communities to curb antisemitic attacks The announcement follows an increase in antisemitic hate crimes around the UK