Multiple US citizens have been detained and turned away at foreign borders after their passports were flagged as lost or stolen without their knowledge. Read their alarming stories and the urgent warnings they are issuing.
The final deadline to report a missing Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 is fast approaching. Here's how to contact the DWP if you haven't received yours.
The final deadline to report missing Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 is approaching. Find out how to contact the DWP if you haven't received your payment by January 28, 2026.
The US State Department has nearly tripled the number of countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $15,000. The new rules, effective 21 January 2026, target 38 nations.
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 38 countries, requiring payments of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many. Read the full list of affected nations.
Millions on DWP benefits are urged to verify receipt of the annual £10 Christmas bonus. If missing, contact the relevant office before the deadline passes.
Millions received a £10 DWP Christmas Bonus, but some pensioners risk missing out. Check eligibility and what to do if your payment hasn't arrived.
President Trump orders 30 Biden-appointed ambassadors home, creating major diplomatic gaps. Experts fear a retreat of US influence, particularly in Africa. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 career diplomats home from posts worldwide, leaving key embassies without leadership. Critics warn it undermines US credibility. Read the full story.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, a move critics call a purge of the professional foreign service. Read the full analysis of this unprecedented diplomatic reshuffle.
The Trump administration has ordered the immediate recall of dozens of senior US diplomats from posts worldwide, sparking a major foreign policy shake-up. Read the full analysis.
The US Justice Department has published thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Explore the details and political fallout of this long-awaited release.
Michigan State University receives a transformative $401 million donation from Greg and Dawn Williams, the largest in its history, to boost academics and athletics. Discover the impact.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals plans to widen the US travel ban to more than 30 nations, citing security concerns. Read the latest on this major immigration policy shift.
The US Institute of Peace has been renamed after Donald Trump, sparking a legal fight. Read the full story on the controversial rebranding and ongoing court battle.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel ban to 32 countries following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates.
The UK government has agreed to a 'speedy and thorough' reconsideration of compensation for Waspi women, cancelling a key court hearing. A decision is expected by February 24.
Pop icon Madonna criticises the Trump administration for ending official World AIDS Day commemorations, calling the move 'ridiculous'. Read her full response and the official defence.
A grieving Seattle family secures a $30 million settlement after their 13-year-old son was killed due to a faulty pedestrian crossing signal. Discover how this tragedy is driving change.
The US State Department has reportedly instructed staff to cease public promotion of World Aids Day, marking a significant policy shift in the global fight against HIV/Aids.
The US State Department has halted its World AIDS Day commemorations, a tradition since 1993. Discover the implications for global HIV funding and awareness.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is paid automatically to those on qualifying benefits from Monday. Find out if you're eligible and how you'll receive the tax-free payment.
Harvard, Yale and Stanford among dozens of US universities at risk of being excluded from a key State Department research partnership over diversity hiring practices. Discover the implications.
Brits nearing retirement can boost their State Pension by nearly £700 annually by deferring claims. Discover if this little-known DWP option is right for you.
The US Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against California, challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students. Discover the legal battle's implications.
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy launches 'civility campaign' urging passengers to improve behaviour and dress respectfully. Can we bring back the golden age of travel?
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Missouri escalates its bid to seize Chinese assets to collect a $25bn COVID damages ruling. The legal battle centres on alleged PPE hoarding. Discover the details.
The US State Department plans to remove Harvard, Yale and 36 other universities from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership programme due to diversity hiring practices. Discover the full implications.