UK may need new scheme to detect people obsessed with violence, report to say Exclusive: Report into Prevent criticises handling of Southport attacker and man who killed MP David Amess The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
Badenoch hits out at Macron blaming increased migrant crossings on Brexit The Conservative leader, a supporter of the leave campaign in the 2016 referendum, also said it was time for ‘people to stop blaming Brexit’. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Macron is right – Brexit is to blame for Britain’s immigration crisis The French president did not hold back on how Brexit had created the small boats crisis – the reverse of the promises made by Farage and other Brexiteers, notes David Maddox The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
UK politics: Labour should raise national insurance in autumn budget, says Ed Balls – as it happened Former chancellor says employees’ contributions should rise to help address a £6bn shortfall caused by recent U-turns The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
EU to assess legality of UK-France migrant return deal before expressing support UK is confident deal will be approved but EU says it wants to know more about ‘substance and form’ of agreement The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted the plan would ‘fundamentally undermine’ the people smugglers organising the crossings. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Yvette Cooper refuses to criticise Macron’s Brexit swipe over migration Home secretary asked whether she agrees with French president’s claim voters were ‘sold a lie’ on Brexit The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
'Blitz' promised to crack down on illegal migrants in new deal with France A ‘one in, one out’ scheme agreed by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer is set to begin within weeks Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Give asylum seekers the right to work in Britain Letter: The UK would not be an outlier if it allowed refugees to work – and doing so would bring a net benefit to the economy, writes Pete Winstanley The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025
Southport inquiry will examine one of ‘most egregious crimes’ in UK history A public inquiry into the horrific attack, which claimed the lives of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe, has been opened The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Southport inquiry begins with families of injured children to give evidence A key question for the inquiry is whether the attack could or should have been prevented. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Public inquiry begins into ‘horrific’ Southport murders A key question for the inquiry is whether the attack could or should have been prevented. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Starmer, Cooper and King Charles mark 20th anniversary of 7/7 attacks PM says ‘those who tried to divide us failed’ while monarch says victims and stories of courage should be remembered The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
Police chiefs call for cuts to number of forces in England and Wales Reduction from 43 forces to as few as 12 could save money and end ‘postcode lottery’ for crime victims, leaders say The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025 Yvette Cooper hails new French tactics to reduce Channel crossings Home secretary says working with French is vital to stop boats crossing, as UK prepares for Emmanuel Macron visit
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025 Home Secretary hails work with French to stop small boat crossings It comes after reports on Friday that French police officers had used knives to puncture a boat off the coast.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 ‘Biggest threat’ to UK is extremism, says Home Secretary ahead of 7/7 anniversary The Home Secretary was speaking ahead of the July 7 anniversary
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025 Islamic and right-wing extremism remain UK’s ‘biggest threats’, says Cooper The Home Secretary was speaking ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings in London.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Police issue warning over Palestine Action protests after group proscribed as terrorist organisation Demonstrators expressing support for Palestine Action could be jailed for 14 years
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025 More than 500 people crossed Channel on Friday Overall, 517 people arrived in eight boats, according to analysis by the PA news agency.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Fog machines, barriers and citizen’s arrests: Meet the shopkeepers hitting back against ‘kamikaze’ thieves As thefts surge, with many of them going unpunished, Alex Ross speaks to business owners using unique techniques in the fight against shoplifters
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025 Home Office welcomes Palestine Action ban as it comes into force A Home Office spokesperson said on Saturday: ‘We welcome the Court’s decision and Palestine Action are now a proscribed group.’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025 Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery riders
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025 Palestine Action terror ban comes into force after late-night legal action fails It makes membership of, or support for, the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.