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Farage: Women fear UK asylum more than Taliban

Nigel Farage faces a political firestorm after suggesting women in Afghanistan have 'less to fear' from the Taliban than from the UK's asylum process, drawing condemnation from rivals and charities.

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Cooper Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Refugee Visa System

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the UK's failing refugee family reunion visa system, citing British Red Cross data showing a 70% rejection spike, tearing vulnerable families apart.

Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System

In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p

Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System

Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.

Middle-Class Mother's 377-Day Prison Torment Exposed

Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy

Trump's federal staff purge plan sparks controversy

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a sweeping overhaul of the federal workforce if re-elected, aiming to replace career civil servants with political loyalists. Critics warn of chaos and politicisation, while supporters see it as a neces

Trump allies plan government overhaul if elected

A controversial blueprint known as Project 2025 outlines sweeping changes to federal agencies, civil service rules, and policymaking should Donald Trump win the 2024 election. Critics warn it could undermine democracy.

Private firms profit from UK asylum system

Exclusive investigation reveals how private companies are profiting from the UK's chaotic asylum system, with taxpayers footing the bill for expensive hotels and deportation flights.

Arteta plans Arsenal clear-out with eight exits

Mikel Arteta is preparing a significant squad revamp at Arsenal, with up to eight players potentially leaving the Emirates this summer. Find out who's on the chopping block and how this could reshape the Gunners' future.

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