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Labour peer Harriet Harman criticises Sir Keir Starmer for dismissing Plaid Cymru’s Liz Saville Roberts during PMQs by saying “you’re rubbish” instead of clarifying his immigration policy.

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been abducted by Russian forces, with nearly 16,000 identified in a network of prisons, where they face inhumane treatment and torture.

Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged incident in London on 19 February 2023.

Prime Minister’s statement about Britain becoming an “island of strangers” has drawn criticism, evoking comparisons to Enoch Powell’s controversial rhetoric from 1968.

Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm related to an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in February 2023.

Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for “return hubs” aims to facilitate the deportation of migrants who have exhausted all options to stay in the UK, though Albania has expressed reluctance to participate.

Victims’ watchdog Baroness Newlove expresses serious concerns regarding the government’s changes to prisoner recall release policy, questioning the early release of certain sexual and violent offenders.

Cliff Notes Cassie Ventura testified about multiple incidents of alleged violence by Sean "Diddy" Combs during their on-and-off relationship from 2007 to 2018. She reported…

Warning exodus of migrant nurses could be devastating for Wales Wales Online says new UK immigration measures could accelerate “an exodus of internationally educated nurses”,…

UK government lawyers deny Gaza genocide The National says evidence “does not support” conclusions that a genocide has happened or is happening in Gaza, UK…

Bias Exposure Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on various stories regarding the latest in Gaza – most of the papers had gone to…

Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on the new government plans to address overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales. Yesterday, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans including early release and building new prisons.

Police are intensifying efforts to locate the mother of three abandoned babies found in east London, appealing for public DNA samples and focusing on 400 targeted homes.

Thursday’s headlines see coverage of the government’s plans to ease the pressure on prisons across England and Wales, as a report says prisons will run out of space by November. The government has announced a series of measures which include early release for some offenders as part of the plans to tackle the overcrowding. The government also announced they will build three new prisons – but despite the dire state of the prison system, the plans still might not be enough to tackle the problem.

The UK economy grew unexpectedly in the first three months of 2025 – a major win for the government, especially the chancellor, who’s been under increasing pressure over the state of the economy and the government fiscal plans. The ONS said the growth was driven by the service sector and production. But the joy might be short-lived, the figures mark the period just before the US imposed tariffs.

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, outpacing expectations and marking a stronger start to 2025 than analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that growth was primarily driven by a resilient services sector, alongside significant gains in industrial production.

Sir Keir Starmer is in Albania to strengthen measures against migrant smuggling gangs, aiming to reduce both legal and illegal migration levels.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency measures to limit how long certain offenders can be recalled to prison, as the government faces projections that England and Wales will run out of prison space by November.

A safety report details how guests aboard the Bayesian superyacht resorted to using furniture as an “improvised ladder” to escape during its capsizing off Sicily last August.

A body has been recovered in the search for 16-year-old Athrun, who went missing at West Shore Beach in Llandudno, North Wales, while on holiday from South Gloucestershire.

An 18-year-old British teenager was arrested at Tbilisi international airport in Georgia, allegedly attempting to smuggle 12kg of cannabis and 2kg of hashish into the country.

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Kemi Badenoch’s team acknowledged flaws in post-Brexit plans for returning illegal migrants, highlighting the challenges faced after leaving the EU and the Dublin regulation.

Gary Lineker apologised after sharing an Instagram story featuring an image historically associated with antisemitism, which he quickly deleted upon realising its implications.

Reform UK’s surge in Doncaster has Ed Miliband on the ropes as Labour faces new threats in its former strongholds. Meanwhile, the government proposes releasing prisoners after serving just a third of their sentences — prompting fierce debate. Rupert Lowe escapes prosecution, and a viral TikTok critiques Labour’s “culture war confusion.” We cover today’s top UK political stories, cultural events across the country, and the week’s standout political podcasts and tweets in one sharp editorial roundup.

Cliff Notes Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing five felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy and multiple counts of sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. The allegations…