UK-Greece pact targets Channel and Med people smugglers
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
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Parents' pact to delay smartphones for children gains momentum
Over 165,000 UK parents have pledged to delay giving children smartphones. The Smartphone Free Childhood movement offers five key tips to reclaim family time and combat addiction this festive season.
Oscar-Winning 'Mephisto' Rereleased with New Relevance
István Szabó's 1981 masterpiece 'Mephisto', a fable of an actor's Faustian pact with the Nazis, is restored and rereleased. The director reflects on its enduring lessons about ambition, collusion, and power.
Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Migration could hit 300,000 by 2030, adviser warns
The UK's net migration could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, a key government adviser predicts, as overseas student and worker numbers rebound. Read the full analysis.
Asylum Seekers Pose Lifetime Fiscal Burden, Report Finds
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
84-Year-Old Gets 21 Months for Wife's Manslaughter
Roger Worby, 84, was sentenced for killing his wife of 56 years in a suicide pact. The judge cited diminished responsibility due to mental health issues. Read the full tragic story.
Major Gaps in UK Migration Statistics Revealed
A new report exposes critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving ministers unable to track illegal migrants or human rights claims. Discover the findings and the government's new reforms.
UK Migration Data 'Full of Holes', Report Finds
A major report reveals critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving policymakers and the public unable to assess immigration's true impact. Experts warn this fuels misinformation and hinders reform.
Russia warns Faroe Islands over fishing ban
Russia threatens retaliatory measures after the Faroe Islands authorise a ban on two major Russian fishing companies, escalating tensions over alleged espionage. Read the latest on this diplomatic row.
UK-Norway Pact Launches Fleet Against Russian Sub Threat
Britain and Norway sign a historic defence pact, launching a joint fleet of warships to protect critical North Atlantic undersea cables from Russian submarine activity. Read the full details.
UK-Norway Launch Pact to Hunt Russian Spy Ships
The UK and Norway sign a landmark defence pact to counter Russian naval threats in the North Atlantic, protecting vital undersea cables. Read the full details.
Farage Eyes Tory Pact for Reform UK Victory
Nigel Farage reportedly tells donors a deal with the Conservatives is likely to avoid splitting the right-wing vote and beat Labour. Explore the potential for a 'mega party' merger.
UK net migration drops 69% in dramatic shift
Official figures reveal UK net migration fell 69% to 204,000, creating political challenges for Labour as sectors like social care face recruitment crises. Discover the real story.
Australia's Migration Policy: Who Drives 'Big Australia'?
Analysis reveals the surprising truth behind Australia's migration numbers and which political party actually fuels temporary migration growth. Discover the facts behind the rhetoric.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Down 78% from Peak
UK net migration drops to 204,000, a 78% fall from its 2023 peak. Explore the key figures, policy impacts, and future trends shaping this dramatic shift.
Asylum seekers make up 44% of UK net migration
New data reveals asylum seekers account for 44% of UK net migration, a figure that has doubled since 2019. Discover the economic implications and the full analysis.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Lowest Since 2021
UK net migration drops 69% to 204,000, the lowest annual figure since 2021. Discover the key drivers behind this significant decline and the government's new plans.
UK Net Migration Falls 69% to 204,000
New ONS figures reveal UK net migration dropped to 204,000 in year to June 2025, the lowest level since 2021. Discover what's driving this dramatic decline.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen dramatically to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Discover the key factors behind this significant shift.
Elderly couple die in suicide pact in Whitby
An elderly couple described as 'devoted' ended their lives together after the husband's health deteriorated from bone cancer. The inquest heard they sent a letter to their solicitor.
Elderly couple in suicide pact after health diagnosis
David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby's East Cliff. The inquest reveals a heartbreaking story of love and a devastating health diagnosis.
Suspect's 'Shopping List' Before Brit's Murder Pact
Dwain Hall, 53, is accused of murdering Sonia Exelby from Portsmouth after she flew to the US seeking a violent death. Read the full investigation details.
Briton's Florida suicide pact ends in murder
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida after allegedly travelling for a suicide pact. A man faces murder charges. Read the full story.
Brit's 'death pact' doubts before Florida murder
Sonia Exelby flew to Florida to be killed by a man she met online. Disturbing evidence suggests she changed her mind. Read the full investigation into this tragic case.
UK Announces Major Overhaul of Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a 'contribution-based model' for UK settlement, extending the default qualifying period from five to ten years. Learn how the new rules affect migrants.
Spain's Franco legacy divides nation after 50 years
As Spain marks 50 years since Franco's death, his dictatorship's legacy continues to divide the nation. Discover how the 'pact of forgetting' risks historical amnesia among younger Spaniards.
Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Sign Defence Pact
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman sign controversial defence agreement during Riyadh meeting. Analysis reveals strategic implications and political fallout. Read the full story.
UK Net Migration Revised: Higher Peak, Sharper Fall
Revised ONS figures reveal UK net migration hit a higher peak of 944,000 before a sharp fall to 345,000. New data methods provide a clearer picture. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Army Colonel's Blunt Warning Over US-Saudi Pact
Retired Lt Col Daniel Davis warns a US-Saudi defence pact is a 'dangerous mistake' that could drag America into another Middle East war. Read his exclusive analysis.
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