Migrants under Labour could cost taxpayers £13bn, Tories warn
Conservative analysis warns nearly 100,000 migrants granted stay under Labour could cost taxpayers £13 billion, with the party pledging to scrap a key grant.
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Reform UK council hires security over asylum seeker gatherings
Essex County Council will hire private security guards to patrol town and city centres amid concerns about daily gatherings of asylum seekers housed at Wethersfield.
UK town 'ghost town' on Thursdays as asylum seekers arrive
Braintree residents say women avoid the town on Thursdays when asylum seekers from Wethersfield Airfield are bused in, describing the atmosphere as 'horrendous'.
US could oppose UK Falklands sovereignty over defence spending
The US could oppose British sovereignty over the Falklands if the UK does not increase defence spending, with Pentagon officials reportedly discussing the islands as leverage.
Rupert Lowe and MPs' Pay: The Martyr Card in Politics
Rupert Lowe earns £932-an-hour from X posts, prompting claims he's not in politics for money. MPs' salaries have risen 50% since 2012, outpacing average earnings.
How anti-asylum protests engulfed Thetford over RAF Barnham plan
Thetford has a welcoming history, yet this summer saw repeated anti-asylum protests and nights of violent disorder over plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Barnham.
South Korea travel ban hampers journalists and aid workers
South Korea criminalises travel to blacklisted countries, with penalties tripling recently. Journalists and aid workers say the law impedes their work, as a court convicted a photographer for reporting from Ukraine.
Reform UK funds security patrols near Essex asylum centre
Essex County Council funds security patrols in Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester near the Wethersfield asylum centre, home to about 800 men.
UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal after floods
The UK is sending a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by flash floods, with £5 million in humanitarian aid pledged.
Prince Harry's Security Fight Takes Heartstrings Route
Prince Harry continues his fight for taxpayer-funded UK police protection, now trying the 'heartstrings route' after legal challenges failed, as a new risk assessment is ordered.
Labour should curb the power of big money in politics
Andy Burnham backed a £500,000 donations cap in May but now resists amendments. The Guardian argues he is wrong and should support curbs on mega-rich donors.
Putin avoids NATO clash despite Ukraine drone strikes
Western officials believe Vladimir Putin wants to avoid direct confrontation with NATO, despite increased rhetoric and drone strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.
How One Nation Influences Labor's Migration Policy
One Nation is shaping Labor's migration policy in Australia, with back-to-back Barries influencing the debate and prompting a tougher stance on immigration.
One Nation’s Victorian Election Donations Under Scrutiny
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation faces scrutiny over political donations in Victoria, with the party accused of breaching electoral laws ahead of the state election.
Burnham's Labour wins key Billinge by-election in St Helens
Labour's Steve Owen defeated Reform UK's Karen Hatch in the Billinge and Seneley Green by-election, winning 1,158 votes to 892 in a result that could signal a national shift under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
494 migrants cross Channel after 10-day hiatus
494 migrants arrived in the UK on Thursday, the first Channel crossings in 10 days, with seven boats reaching British waters late into the night.
Reform UK to Ban Non-English Speakers from Voting
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, proposes banning non-English speakers from voting and removing Commonwealth citizens' voting rights in radical electoral changes.
Reform UK Wants English Test for Voters, Bans Foreign-Language Leaflets
Reform UK amendments would bar non-English speakers from voting, ban foreign-language election materials, restrict postal votes, and end Commonwealth citizens' voting rights.
Dolly Parton's Canada Comments Spark Debate
Dolly Parton's recent remarks about Canada have ignited a cultural and political conversation, drawing both support and criticism across the border.
Record Russians flee to avoid Putin's new mobilisation drive
Over 113,000 people crossed the Russia-Georgia border last week as leaked plans reveal Putin's autumn mobilisation could draft up to 500,000 men.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US geographic naming service, escalating tensions with Canada amid a trade war.
Reform UK wins Newcastle by-election amid Lib Dem surge
Reform UK's Martin Evison won the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn by-election, holding off a strong Lib Dem challenge to keep the party as the city's second largest.
Prince Harry security case under new Home Office review
The Home Office is actively assessing Prince Harry's security case again after his family returned to the UK for an extended stay, reports claim.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, effective immediately, as the trade war with Canada intensifies.
Harry and Meghan UK Return Reignites Security Funding Debate
Former royal protection officer Scott Hamer tells Sky News that Prince Harry should receive state-funded security, as the Duke and Duchess return to the UK with their children.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario amid Canada tensions
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, directing federal agencies to use a new name for the lake shared with Canada.
UK citizenship applications hit record high amid uncertainty
UK citizenship applications hit a record 315,224 in the year to June 2026, up 17%, as uncertainty over migration rules drives demand.
Harry's fresh hope for UK security as Home Secretary orders new review
The Home Secretary has ordered a new review of the terror threat against Prince Harry's family, giving fresh hope for taxpayer-funded security.
Burnham's Port Talbot visit: feelgood but short on detail
Andy Burnham's first official visit to Wales brought smiles and positivity but little detail, as he toured Tata Steel in Port Talbot and met apprentices.
GB News interrupted for migrant bombshell in major breaking news
Over half of asylum seekers in the year to June 2026 arrived by small boat, as hotel numbers fell 50% to 16,022, GB News reported.
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