Report: Ban free translators for migrant benefit claims
A new report urges ministers to ban migrants from using taxpayer-funded translators to claim benefits, aiming to save millions and restore parliamentary control over the welfare system.
A new report urges ministers to ban migrants from using taxpayer-funded translators to claim benefits, aiming to save millions and restore parliamentary control over the welfare system.
Labour reveals a 35% surge in rat sightings across Scotland, linked to deep cuts in street cleaning. Glasgow is worst-hit. Read the shocking data and political fallout.
Donald Trump says US-backed Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky. Key security guarantees agreed, but thorny issues on Donbas remain. Read the latest.
President Donald Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating a Ukraine-Russia peace deal is near. A 20-point draft is 90% ready, but major hurdles on territory and NATO remain. Read the full analysis.
A former royal protection chief explains the 'serious' need for the six-mile exclusion zone around Prince William and Kate's Windsor home, prioritising national security over public access. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts to revoke Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah's citizenship after historic social media posts advocating violence surface. Discover the political fallout.
Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump for crucial Ukraine peace talks in Florida, but calls with Vladimir Putin and deadly Russian air strikes underscore major obstacles. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of a general election on Sunday 28 December 2025, a poll critics decry as a facade to legitimise military control. Explore the unfolding situation.
Mia O'Brien, 24, convicted in a one-day Arabic trial for alleged cocaine possession, is home in Merseyside for Christmas after a major campaign. Read the full story.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces a major crackdown on fraud exploiting federal programmes in Minnesota, alleging a $250m Covid aid scam is just the 'tip of the iceberg'. Discover the political fallout.
Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a 20-point peace plan. Trump believes negotiations are nearing conclusion. Read the latest on the high-stakes diplomacy.
Incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore, a 30-year EMS veteran but with no firefighting experience, as FDNY Commissioner. Elon Musk warns 'people will die'. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump says a Ukraine peace deal is in its 'final stages' after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
A major lawsuit alleges systemic sexual abuse and harassment of female inmates by male staff at a Los Angeles jail. Discover the shocking claims and the official response.
Donald Trump hosts Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago for crucial talks on a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, following a surprise call with Vladimir Putin. Read the latest on the high-stakes diplomacy.
A powerful new cartoon by Ella Baron visualises the high-stakes diplomacy between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. See the stark imagery shaping the debate on Ukraine's future.
Labour's achievements are overshadowed by internal strife and unpopularity. Critics warn Keir Starmer must listen to party opponents or risk a far-right victory. Read the urgent calls for change.
Keir Starmer reaffirms UK's unwavering support for Ukraine in call with Zelensky ahead of high-stakes peace negotiations with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Read the latest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds high-stakes talks with Donald Trump in Florida, aiming to finalise a peace deal. The meeting follows a Trump-Putin call and Russian attacks on Kyiv.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria, calling them a consistent policy to combat Islamic State extremism. Read the full analysis.
Successive UK governments are under fire for campaigning to free activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after his violent social media posts surfaced. Jewish groups criticise 'lack of due diligence'.
Exclusive: SAS veteran Robert Craft reveals how a US General's decision doomed the Bravo Two Zero patrol in 1991. The full story of the Gulf War's most infamous mission.
PM Keir Starmer forced to backtrack after welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, unaware of past posts advocating violence against Zionists and police. Read the full controversy.
Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell has a blunt message for colleagues speculating about Keir Starmer's future: 'put a sock in it'. She warns against 'navel gazing' ahead of critical May elections. Read the full exclusive interview.
Current and former FBI agents allege Director Kash Patel uses the agency for personal branding, demanding media 'screen time' and luxury perks. Read the full exposé on the leadership scandal.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky hold crucial talks on Ukraine war at Mar-a-Lago. The meeting follows a Russian state TV claim that most Russians support nuclear strikes on Europe. Read the latest.
Catholic Bishop Michael Pham is charged with federal crimes for allegedly sheltering migrants in Texas. His case highlights the clash between faith and immigration law. Read the full story.
After 2024 election losses, Democrats are urgently building a rival media ecosystem with podcasts, influencers, and new platforms to challenge conservative digital dominance. Can they close the gap?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push for a peace deal amid renewed Russian attacks. Key security guarantees and territorial disputes on the agenda.
The UK government has condemned historic social media posts by freed activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah as 'abhorrent', while Conservatives call for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the latest.