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.
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.
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An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
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A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Doja Cat stuns fans with a low-key Sydney look after a controversial Melbourne show where she performed for only 15 minutes. Discover the full story behind the fan fury.
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett reveals his philosophy that happiness comes from the pursuit itself, not success outcomes. Discover how this mindset drives his £320m ventures and podcast empire.
Travel experts reveal the ideal arrival time to beat jet lag. Discover how to sync your body clock and enjoy your holiday from the moment you land.
British tourist Bella Culley returns home after traumatic experience in Turkish hospital following severe allergic reaction, spotted arriving at airport looking distressed.
Fresh from her Coachella performance, the international music sensation makes discreet entrance in Sydney, sparking speculation about her Australian tour plans while maintaining her signature low-key style.
Two British adventurers complete gruelling 6-month Pacific row from South America to Australia, facing brutal final hours in their record-breaking journey across the world's largest ocean.
An exclusive look at the protocol breach during Donald Trump's meeting with King Charles III at Clarence House, where the former US President arrived over 20 minutes late, testing royal decorum.
Groundbreaking research suggests the Apple Watch's pulse arrival time feature may soon enable millions to monitor their blood pressure remotely, potentially revolutionising preventative healthcare.
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British tourists face a new travel hurdle as Bali eliminates its popular visa-on-arrival scheme, requiring an online application and proof of accommodation before flight.
Pope Francis made a dramatic entrance by helicopter, greeted by a sea of over a million devoted pilgrims at an open-air prayer vigil in Rome. The electrifying event showcased the Pontiff's enduring global appeal.