Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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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.
Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
UK's migrant deal returns nearly 200 to France
Borders Minister Alex Norris reveals the UK-France 'one-in-one-out' agreement is operational, with nearly 200 returns. The government now seeks similar pacts with other European nations to combat people smuggling gangs. Read the latest.
Brexit adds 'new dimension' to Channel crossings
MPs told Brexit is 'part of the narrative' for migrants crossing the Channel, as the UK lost a key returns agreement with the EU. Read the full analysis.
BBC Question Time audience applauds Farage Brexit blame
A BBC Question Time audience applauded as Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper directly blamed Nigel Farage and Brexit for the rise in small boat crossings. Read the full fiery immigration debate.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
UK Net Migration Drops as Asylum Claims Soar
UK net immigration falls to 204,000, but asylum claims hit a record 110,000. Discover the conflicting trends shaping Britain's immigration debate and public perception.
UK asylum claims reach new record high
UK asylum claims hit a record 110,051 in the year to September 2025, while the decision backlog fell by over a third. Discover the government's new reforms and system pressures.
Net Migration Predicted to Fall to Pre-Brexit Levels
New data reveals a stark gap between reality and public perception on UK immigration. Net migration is falling, yet most Britons believe it's rising. Discover the facts behind the figures.
OBR Casts Doubt on Labour's Small Boat Plan
The Treasury watchdog questions Labour's timeline to stop Channel crossings and close asylum hotels, warning of a £1.4bn budget shortfall by 2028/29. Discover the financial risks.
Migrant smuggler organised £50m crossings from prison
Iraqi Kurd Idriss Ghazi Kareem sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter of seven Afghan migrants while running massive small boat operation worth £50million annually from behind bars.
France uses dangerous nets to stop migrant boats
French police prepare controversial 30-metre nets to intercept migrant vessels despite safety warnings. Over 39,000 migrants have reached Britain this year. Read the full story.
French police use controversial nets to stop migrant boats
French police introduce dangerous 30m nets to block small boat Channel crossings amid UK pressure. Critics warn tactic will cause fatalities. Read the full report.
French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats
French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.
14 Major Asylum System Changes Announced
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils 14 draconian asylum reforms, including asset seizures and 20-year settlement wait. Read the full details and political reaction.
Scottish Tory brands Labour asylum plans 'chaotic'
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay condemns Labour's new asylum system as 'chaotic soundbites'. Discover the proposed reforms and the political backlash.
Labour's Controversial Asylum Crackdown Unveiled
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms inspired by Denmark's strict system, making temporary refugee status and faster removals central to the new policy.
Labour minister urges MPs to back asylum plan amid backlash
Borders minister Alex Norris urges Labour MPs to await the full details of the government's sweeping asylum reforms, designed to stop small boat crossings, amid significant backbench opposition.
Mahmood's Landmark Asylum Reforms Target Channel Crossings
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.
UK's Biggest Asylum Overhaul in Decades Unveiled
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system shake-up since WWII, targeting illegal migration and human rights law reforms. Read the full details.
UK's New Asylum Plan: 20-Year Wait for Refugees
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a major overhaul of the UK asylum system, introducing temporary status and longer paths to citizenship. Discover the key changes.
Mahmood announces 'sweeping' asylum system reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce the most significant changes to the UK asylum system in a generation, aiming to reduce illegal migration. Read the full details.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
Labour MPs Revolt Against Tough New Asylum Plans
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils radical immigration reforms modelled on Denmark, facing immediate backlash from Labour backbenchers who call proposals 'economically and culturally illiterate'.
Mahmood unveils sweeping migration reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical plans to overhaul human rights laws and boost deportations, inspired by Denmark's hardline asylum model. Read the full details.
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