Economists caution that if Labour continues with the current Conservative spending plans, the poorest women in the UK could see their living conditions drop by 21% by 2027-28. Campaigners are urging Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, to increase public spending in the upcoming budget to prevent further hardship for women. Impact of Cuts and Welfare…
The UK government uses £75 million, initially meant for the canceled Rwanda immigration plan, to improve border security. This money will be used for better surveillance tools, including hidden cameras and advanced monitoring systems. The funding will also help hire more Border Security Command (BSC) staff. Improving Border Security Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said this…
Introduction London’s most famous shopping street, Oxford Street, could soon ban all traffic under a new plan by the city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan. This change aims to make the street more friendly for people walking, shopping, and visiting. What is the Plan? A Traffic-Free Oxford Street Sadiq Khan’s plan will stop vehicles from driving on…
Martin Hewitt, a former police chief, has been chosen to lead the UK’s new Border Security Command. His main job will be to stop small boat crossings across the English Channel. This decision comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Italy to learn about its immigration policies. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper believes…
The United Kingdom (UK) has been named one of the top countries to live in, according to a well-known report by US News & World Report. It ranked eighth on the list, showing that the UK is still a great place to live, even though people there often complain about things like the weather and…
This weekend, the weather in the UK is expected to get warmer after a freezing Thursday night. Cold Temperatures Overnight On Thursday night, all four countries in the UK—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—experienced temperatures that dropped below 0°C (32°F). Topcliffe in North Yorkshire was the coldest place, where the temperature fell to -2.7°C (27°F)….
A teenager has been arrested after three people were found dead in a flat in Luton on Friday morning. The police were called after people became worried about the residents. Police Called to Luton Flat At around 5:30 AM, police received a call about concerns for the people living in a flat on Leabank. When…
The High Court has blocked the UK’s first deep coalmine project in 30 years, following concerns about its environmental impact. Court’s Decision on Coal Project On Friday, Justice Holgate ruled that plans to build a deep coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, had stopped. This decision was seen as a big win for environmental groups, who…
Six British diplomats have been sent away from Russia. The Russian government says they were involved in spying and causing problems (sabotage). This news comes as leaders from the UK and the US are talking in Washington about whether to give Ukraine missiles to use against Russia. What Happened? The Russian FSB, a security agency…
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has clarified that the NHS will not receive more money unless significant changes exist. He emphasizes that reform does not mean moving away from the NHS’s original values, which are publicly funded and free for everyone to use. Starmer stated that the key principle remains that people should…