UK Protest Laws Echo Hungary's Path, Warns Expert
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall warns new UK protest laws mirror Viktor Orbán's Hungary, eroding civil liberties. Calls for repeal to safeguard democracy.
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall warns new UK protest laws mirror Viktor Orbán's Hungary, eroding civil liberties. Calls for repeal to safeguard democracy.
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall draws alarming parallels between UK protest crackdowns and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, warning of eroding civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
Human Rights Watch and Justice warn new UK laws are trampling the right to protest, citing hundreds of pro-Palestinian arrests and harsh sentences for climate activists. Calls grow for repeal.
A man faces charges under new border security legislation after a dangerous Channel crossing. Read the full details of the case and the government's latest crackdown.
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.
Israel will suspend over two dozen humanitarian organisations in Gaza from 1 January 2026 for failing new vetting rules. Read the full story on the escalating aid dispute.
Israel will halt operations of Doctors Without Borders and over two dozen NGOs in Gaza for failing new vetting rules. Read the full story on the escalating aid dispute.
Bird experts urge UK gardeners to clean out nesting boxes before January to create the perfect home for robins, who start scouting for spots early in the new year. Act now to welcome these beloved birds.
A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay over £11,000 after a series of cow attacks on a public footpath left a man hospitalised. Read the full story.
The Fry Awards 2025 unveil Britain's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants. Discover if your local chippy made the prestigious list. See the winners now!
New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key licensing barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and measures to cut costs for drivers. Read the full details.
Botswana's Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo discloses offers from Qatar, UAE, and Tunisia to switch nationality. Discover why he rejected them and the rules for athletes changing countries.
A Ryanair flight from Faro to Dublin was forced to divert to Cork Airport after a disruptive passenger incident. Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s. Read the full details.
American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris was detained at Okinawa airport last month. Japanese police confirm he remains in custody under strict narcotics laws. Read the latest.
Plans for a £450m Center Parcs near Hawick have been recommended for approval, promising 700 lodges and a major economic boost. The final decision is due on 8 December.
Planning officials recommend approval for Scotland's first £450m Center Parcs near Hawick. The 'transformational' project, opening in 2029, promises 700 lodges and major economic benefits for the Borders.
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
Vaccines finally arrive in conflict-hit eastern Congo nearly a year after a deadly measles outbreak began. MSF launches a critical campaign as cases soar above 36,000.
Sam and Billie Faiers' joint reality show 'Sister Act' has been cancelled by ITV after just one series. Low ratings and busy schedules cited as reasons. Read the full story.
Actor Vinnie Jones' plans for a West Sussex shooting retreat face opposition from wildlife experts concerned about protected barn owls. Will the project proceed?
Discover Buenos Aires' top attractions, from Palermo's trendy cafes to Evita's tomb. Plus, expert advice on passport rules and Cambridge city breaks for UK travellers.
New research shows Brits would pick French nationality over others, citing sophistication, class, and a love for croissants and wine. Discover what fuels this Gallic admiration.
A North Korean couple was publicly executed for alleged economic crimes. Hundreds, including children, were forced to watch. Read more on this shocking act of state control.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the most significant asylum system overhaul in a generation, aiming to stop small boat crossings and establish new legal routes for refugees.
A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Conservative ministers force through landmark legislation allowing faster corporate takeovers, sparking opposition fury and raising concerns about national security safeguards.
The UK government reveals major update on new digital border system that will affect millions of travellers visiting Britain from 2025 onwards.