Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation before securing British citizenship. His story highlights flaws in the UK's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
UK Home Office brands 41,472 small boat Channel crossings in 2025 'shameful'. Figures show second highest annual record, despite slowdown in final months. Read the full analysis.
UK sees 41,472 Channel crossings in 2025, a 13% rise on 2024, challenging Labour's vow to 'smash smuggling gangs'. Explore the data and political fallout.
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
41,472 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2025, the second highest annual figure. Explore the data, government response, and the ongoing political debate.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Acclaimed rapper Marnz Malone, deported to Jamaica after serving half an 11-year sentence, is now living lavishly in Dubai. Discover how UK policy changes led to his early release.
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
A new report urges ministers to ban migrants from using taxpayer-funded translators to claim benefits, aiming to save millions and restore parliamentary control over the welfare system.
Outgoing UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says UK's 41,000 small boat arrivals are a 'small number' compared to other nations, urging better asylum systems. Read the full analysis.
Labour's new animal welfare strategy aims to close the 'trail hunting' loophole, potentially ending illegal fox hunts. Discover how a coalition of professionals is helping police enforce the 30-year-old ban.
Official figures reveal 1.52 million children now live in workless households, the highest level in 11 years. The Conservatives blame Labour's policies for the rise. Read the full analysis.
Boost your immunity this winter with a humble vegetable found in all UK supermarkets. It packs more vitamin C than citrus fruits to help ward off colds.
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Comedian Russell Brand is charged with two new rape and sexual assault counts. He responds with a video criticising UK government plans to limit jury trials. Full details on the case and his latest statements.
The UK government launches a new animal welfare plan for England, introducing a 'close season' for hares and pledging to end cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs. Read the full details.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Eight activists awaiting trial for Palestine Action offences are on hunger strike, with seven hospitalised. Families demand urgent meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy as medical concerns escalate.
The UK government has announced a ban on boiling lobsters and crabs alive, part of a major new animal welfare strategy. The move follows scientific recognition of crustacean sentience.
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
A flagship government strategy proposes banning electric shock collars for pets and cracking down on puppy farming. Discover the full raft of new animal welfare protections.
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as new business rates and NI hikes cripple pubs like Pudsey's Marsh Inn. Experts warn of 2,000 closures. Is Labour's economic stewardship failing? Read the full analysis.
Exclusive polling shows Labour's support collapsing, with the party now trailing Reform, Conservatives, and Greens. Discover the policies driving voters away and the battle for supremacy on the Right.
The UK government will ban trail hunting, fearing it's a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. A consultation starts next year. Read the full details.
Exclusive Deltapoll puts Reform UK ahead at 30%, with Labour on 20% and Tories on 19%. PM Keir Starmer faces a stark warning from voters ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full analysis.
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.
Major UK DIY supplier Toolstation has entered administration, with staff told to stay home and more than 100 roles set to be cut. Get the latest updates on this breaking story.