British Isles

Government silent on asylum families taking £40k offer

12 Mar 2026
The Home Office has declined to reveal how many failed asylum seeker families have accepted a new government offer of up to £40,000 to leave the UK voluntarily. The pilot scheme allows families…

Files reveal warnings over Mandelson appointment and risks

12 Mar 2026
Newly released government documents show that Keir Starmer was warned about potential 'reputational risks' before appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the USA. The detailed files record the vetting process and…

Government announces new definition of anti Muslim hostility

12 Mar 2026
The Government has announced a new working definition of anti-Muslim hostility as part of a broader strategy to address rising hate crimes and strengthen social cohesion. The definition includes acts such as violence,…

GPs say they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

12 Mar 2026
Hundreds of GPs have told the BBC they have never refused a patient’s request for a sick note related to mental health concerns, highlighting growing pressures within the current system. In a questionnaire…

Many Britons say moving further away from Christianity risks harming future generations

12 Mar 2026
A new UK-wide poll suggests that many Britons believe moving further away from the nation’s Christian foundations could harm future generations. The Whitestone survey of two thousand adults found that 52% think distancing…

How new-found faith is fuelling netballer Berri Neil

05 Mar 2026
England netball international Berri Neil has spoken about how a painful sporting defeat led her to discover faith in God. The 23-year-old Loughborough Lightning player struggled emotionally after her team lost the 2025…

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

05 Mar 2026
Keir Starmer has defended the Government’s cautious response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, stating that protecting British nationals remains the country’s highest priority. During Prime Minister’s Questions he rejected calls…

Reeves in emergency talks with oil and gas chiefs

05 Mar 2026
Rachel Reeves has held urgent talks with senior oil and gas executives after warnings that energy bills for UK households could rise by around £500 due to the war in the Middle East.…

Home secretary unveils strict new rules for asylum seekers

05 Mar 2026
Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping changes to the asylum system aimed at tightening immigration controls and reducing taxpayer-funded support for those who break the rules. She will outline the reforms as part of…

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

05 Mar 2026
The Government has announced plans to establish a new Fundamental AI Research Lab aimed at advancing major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Backed by up to £40 million in funding over six years, the…
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