The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive reform of the asylum system, aiming to speed up processing and deter illegal immigration. The plan includes new detention centers and fast-track deportations.
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will not step down after defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns resigned over a funding dispute. He acknowledges he must 'turn things around' to lead Labour into the next election.
Sir Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure after armed forces minister Al Carns and defence secretary John Healey quit over defence spending. The PM insists he will fight any leadership challenge.
Industry leaders visit Scotland to learn about timber frame construction as London seeks faster housebuilding. Timber homes can be built in five days, but height restrictions and local opposition pose challenges.
World Cup fans are discovering why Americans call football 'soccer'. The term originated at Oxford University as a contraction of 'association football'.
Outgoing defence minister Al Carns criticizes plans to address Northern Ireland conflict legacy, urging protection for aging veterans from court proceedings.
Sky News was interrupted for a bombshell update on Donald Trump's decision to sign a deal with Iran, with journalist Mark Stone revealing the details and public backlash.
The Scottish Secretary assures fans that the UK Government is working to resolve ESTA revocations for Scotland supporters heading to the World Cup in the US.
Donald Trump called off military strikes against Iran, citing progress in talks. He claimed a deal is near after threatening to hit Iran 'very hard' and seize its oil industry.
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigns hours after Defence Secretary John Healey quits, deepening PM Starmer's military spending crisis.
President Donald Trump called off further military strikes against Iran hours after threatening to hit the country 'very hard' and seize its oil industry, citing progress in discussions with Tehran.
Jury trials scrapped for UK criminal cases with sentences of three years or less, aiming to reduce court backlogs.
David Dimbleby's new BBC series questions the monarchy's purpose, revealing royal wealth and tax avoidance.
US President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled planned military strikes against Iran, citing approved discussions with Iranian leadership and regional allies.
Epping Forest District Council confirms all asylum seekers have been removed from The Bell Hotel, site of protests after a sexual assault by a resident last year.
Following a stabbing in Belfast, UK and Irish governments discuss protecting the Common Travel Area (CTA) with stronger enforcement to prevent abuse, amid calls for border controls.
President Trump signed the Secure America Act, a nearly $70bn immigration enforcement package, ensuring ICE and border patrol funding through 2029. The bill passed narrowly in the House.
Guardian's Jeff Rueter explains how Trump's policies are changing the 2026 World Cup. Plus, fun teams to watch and who Kai and Carter are rooting for.
Over 50 FAWNL clubs oppose plans to add WSL academy sides to the third tier, calling for a vote and criticizing the consultation process.
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary reveals tensions over defence funding, with his letter containing pointed criticisms of Starmer and the Treasury.
Lucian Freud's family donates Corot's 'The Italian Woman' to National Gallery in lieu of inheritance tax, fulfilling his wish to thank Britain.
SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens thanks public after son Charlie, 18, dies in alleged hit-and-run; family praises organ donation.
A dozen police officers were injured and 16 arrested in a second night of violence in Northern Ireland following a knife attack. The Northern Ireland Secretary condemned the 'racist thuggery' as rioters hurled bricks and petrol bombs.
NHS mental health trust to review care after man found dead with three family members in Norwich; police refer themselves to IOPC.
Keir Starmer avoids endorsing Tony Blair's Gaza role, praises Trump-brokered peace deal as a breakthrough.
Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband are at odds over net zero cuts to fund defence, as Labour faces criticism for delaying its defence investment plan.
Giles Sheldrick argues PM Keir Starmer fails to grasp public frustration as violence erupts in Belfast and across UK, citing government failure to ensure safety.
Identical twins Stefan and Gareth Kershaw become fathers on the same day despite living 10,000 miles apart, beating odds of 150,000 to one.
Trans support rises 50% in Google searches after UK Supreme Court ruling defining woman as biological sex, sparking allyship and concern.
UCL study finds singing, painting, and cultural visits slow biological ageing by up to 4% in UK adults.