Universal Credit Deadline 2026: What You Must Know
Legacy benefits are ending. Learn the crucial steps, deadlines, and how to secure transitional protection before the March 2026 migration to Universal Credit.
Legacy benefits are ending. Learn the crucial steps, deadlines, and how to secure transitional protection before the March 2026 migration to Universal Credit.
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.
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.
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
A major genetic study questions the link between alcohol and breast cancer, but confirms risks for head, neck and bowel cancers. Experts still advise limiting intake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals domestic cats arrived in Europe with Roman trade, debunking earlier theories. Discover the feline journey.
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.
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 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 drops to 204,000, falling 78% from 2023 peak. Government policy changes drive sharp decline in work and study visas. Discover the key trends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revised official statistics reveal UK net migration reached unprecedented 944,000, significantly higher than previous estimates. Discover what this means for Britain's future.
Groundbreaking research reveals the cellular mechanism behind hair greying may actually help shield the body from cancer development, turning conventional wisdom on its head.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Groundbreaking research from Edinburgh and Dublin universities identifies specific genes strongly linked to schizophrenia risk, paving the way for new treatments and early detection methods.
In an extraordinary medical breakthrough, 19-month-old Oscar Sparrow from West Midlands has been identified as the only person worldwide living with a never-before-seen genetic mutation, offering new hope for rare disease research.
The European Court of Human Rights president signals unprecedented changes to migration rules while cautioning Britain about diplomatic isolation in landmark statement.
Archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old Roman-era skull in Bavaria with genetic links to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern populations, rewriting early European migration history.
A mother reveals how her daughter endured cruel bullying for years before doctors discovered her weight struggles were caused by rare Bardet-Biedl syndrome, exposing the hidden reality of genetic disorders.
Matteo Salvini launches blistering attack on Italian government as migrant numbers surge, threatening political stability ahead of European elections
Groundbreaking Facebook data analysis uncovers where Americans are moving, with English speakers showing strong preference for New York and Texas while Spanish speakers head to Florida.
Groundbreaking research reveals new method to identify cancer-causing genetic changes early, potentially revolutionising preventative care and saving thousands of lives through timely intervention.
The heartbreaking story of Isabelle Tate, a young girl from England fighting Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare genetic condition threatening her ability to walk and enjoy a normal childhood.