UK net migration falls below 200,000 for first time since Covid
UK net migration fell to 171,000 in 2025, the lowest since Covid, down 48% from the previous year.
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State Pensioners Urged to Check NI Contributions as DWP Rules Change
State pension underpayments hit £470m due to NI record errors. DWP urges pensioners to check contributions and correct HRP issues.
Labour Demands Farage Clarify Russian Hack On 5m Donation
Nigel Farage faces pressure to prove claim that Russian hackers were behind disclosure of £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Canada Imposes 21-Day Self-Isolation for Ebola-Affected Travelers
Canada introduces 21-day self-isolation for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, halts immigration decisions from Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Hammer Attacker In Cardiff Pub Jailed For 18 Months
Rasheed Jama, 20, jailed for 18 months after hitting a man with a hammer in a Cardiff pub and a series of racially abusive attacks.
Afghan Teen Who Used AK-47 to Fight Off Attackers Faces Conflicting Accounts
A 15-year-old Afghan girl used an AK-47 to defend her family, but conflicting accounts suggest the attack may have been a family dispute.
Federal Agents Use Tear Gas on Chicago ICE Protesters
Federal agents used tear gas on protesters outside an ICE facility in Chicago, arresting three, including Democratic candidates.
Alabama Student's Death in Barcelona Likely Accidental, Police Say
University of Alabama student James Gracey's death in Barcelona is likely accidental, police say, after autopsy shows injuries consistent with hitting breakwater rocks.
Pauline Hanson Calls for Halt to All Immigration in Senate Return
Pauline Hanson calls for a total immigration ban in her maiden Senate speech, warning of being 'swamped by Muslims' and criticising multiculturalism.
Antisemitic Stabbing Suspect Has History of Violence and Mental Health Issues, Says Met Chief
Suspect in antisemitic stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green has history of violence and mental health issues, say police.
Trump Revives Push to Cut Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities
Trump revives push to cut federal funding for sanctuary cities and states, effective 1 February, drawing criticism as unconstitutional.
ICE Records Deadliest Year in Two Decades with 32 Custody Deaths in 2025
ICE recorded 32 custody deaths in 2025, its deadliest year since 2004, amid record detentions and alleged neglect.
Trump Administration Threatens to Cut Snap Funds Over Data Demands
Trump administration threatens to withhold Snap funds from Democratic-led states unless they share recipient data, citing fraud concerns.
US Builds Ebola Quarantine Centre in Kenya for Americans
US builds Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans, barring them from returning home, sparking expert criticism.
Eight Arrested in Brooklyn Anti-ICE Protest Outside Hospital
Eight arrested after anti-ICE protest at Brooklyn hospital where detainee was treated; clashes with police and accusations of coordination.
Farage Attacked for ‘Ugly’ Rhetoric of Mass Deportation Plan
Nigel Farage faces backlash over Reform UK's mass deportation plan, including paying the Taliban and leaving human rights conventions.
Calais Migrants Storm Port in Major UK Border Security Incident
Thousands of migrants storm Calais port in a major UK border security incident, prompting renewed UK-France cooperation on security measures.
Hunger Striker Demands UK Proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Iranian dissident Vahid Beheshti continues 70-day hunger strike outside UK Foreign Office, demanding proscription of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Bad Bunny Excludes US from Tour Over ICE Raid Fears
Bad Bunny says he excluded the US from his world tour over fears of ICE raids targeting Latino fans at his concerts.
Charities Urge Government to Scrap 28-Day Refugee Eviction Policy
UK charities urge reversal of policy halving refugee eviction notice from 56 to 28 days, warning of increased homelessness and community tensions.
Grandmother Facing Deportation After 50 Years in UK
Paulette Wilson, 61, who has lived in the UK for 50 years, was detained and nearly deported to Jamaica. Her case highlights issues with the 'hostile environment' policy.
UK Drivers 'Think Twice' Over New 3p Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax
Chancellor's 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028 may deter drivers, expert warns, citing rising costs and mixed signals.
Brexit Blocks Extradition of McCann Suspect
Brexit may prevent extradition of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner from Germany to UK due to German constitutional law.
Flight Diverted After US Denies Entry to Congolese Passenger Over Ebola Fears
Air France flight diverted to Canada after US denies entry to Congolese passenger due to Ebola restrictions.
Airbnb Blocks Oregon Hosts from Seeing Guests' Names in Push Against Racial Bias
Airbnb blocks Oregon hosts from seeing guests' names before booking approval to combat racial discrimination, following a lawsuit by three Black women.
Spider Bite Hospital Admissions Double In England
Hospital admissions for spider bites in England double in a decade, linked to an explosion in false widow spider populations.
South Korea to Investigate US Immigration Raid on Workers
South Korea to investigate possible human rights violations after US immigration raid detains 475 South Korean workers in Georgia.
US Census Reveals Surge in Hispanic and Asian Populations
2020 US Census shows Hispanic and Asian populations driving growth; white population falls below 60% for first time, impacting redistricting and politics.
Gaza Mother Marries Off Daughters Aged 13 And 14 Amid War
A Gaza mother marries off her 13- and 14-year-old daughters amid war, citing destitution and fear; child marriage rates rise as conflict devastates the region.
Trump's Bank Citizenship Order Sparks Immigration Fears
Trump's executive order directs banks to scrutinise customer citizenship, sparking fears of a new immigration crackdown and potential credit risks.
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