Ukraine secures fresh commitments from Western allies as Starmer meets Zelenskyy. Security, aid, and long-term support remain firmly on the table
Court of Appeal overturns Epping hotel ban – asylum seekers may stay as judges back Home Office’s intervention, reshaping local vs national asylum policy
Major UK papers lead with Nigel Farage’s divisive mass-deportation plan. Headlines range from diplomatic fallout to human rights concerns.
Nigel Farage launches “Operation Restoring Justice” — a bold immigration plan promising mass deportations, sparking legal, political and public backlash.
Labour unveils major infrastructure reform, giving ministers direct oversight of 50+ projects including Heathrow and rail upgrades to cut delays and boost growth.
Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London, reaffirming the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine as the “Coalition of the Willing” pushed for long-term security guarantees ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.
The U.S. State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Practices report warns of “backsliding” on free speech in the UK, citing restrictions near abortion clinics, online regulation under the Online Safety Act, and growing tensions between liberty and safety.
The UK’s workplace pension boom may be less about boosting savings and more about preparing for a future where the State Pension is no longer universal.
The UK’s statistics watchdog is facing a leadership shake-up after a series of data blunders undermined public trust. New ONS head Darren Tierney has pledged rapid reforms to restore accuracy and transparency.