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 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…
A new parliamentary group is set to investigate if paid media jobs held by MPs benefit the public or create a conflict of interest. The aim is to ensure trust in parliament and possibly bring stricter rules for MPs working on TV or radio. New Committee to Examine Paid Media Work The newly-formed Modernisation Committee…
According to official data, the UK economy saw no significant growth in July and stayed flat for the second month. Mixed Results Across Different Sectors While some parts of the economy saw progress, others struggled. The services industry did experience growth, particularly in retail sales and health services, where fewer strikes helped boost output. Retail…
Jeffrey Donaldson Pleads Not Guilty Jeffrey Donaldson, who used to be the leader of Northern Ireland’s DUP (Democratic Unionist Party), has said he is not guilty of 18 charges of sexual abuse. These charges relate to incidents that happened between 1985 and 2008, which means they are about events from many years ago. He made…