Browsing: UK News

Monday’s headlines are leading with the prime minister’s announcement on his plans to crack down on legal migration to the UK – with measures that include banning overseas care home workers. It’s unclear how these measures won’t damage the economy further, but Starmer’s eyeing up a second term in office, and to beat Reform at the next general election (2029) he’ll need to have made massive moves on immigration (legal and illegal). Recent local elections in England saw Reform sweep traditional Labour and Tory hotspots, meaning you can expect to see both parties move closer to the right for the foreseeable future.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms, with the potential to cause flooding in parts of England and Wales, according to the Met Office.

The UK’s prison system is at a critical breaking point, with overcrowding reaching 156% at Preston Prison, necessitating urgent reform.

The Home Secretary has announced a ban on recruiting overseas care workers to reduce net migration, aiming for a cut of about 50,000 low-skilled worker visas this year.

A 51-year-old woman was arrested in Blackpool after allegedly attempting to abduct a baby from a pram on Central Drive around 11:55am on Saturday.

Premier League fixtures this Sunday 11/05 – the season may be wrapped up already, with Liverpool already Champions and the relegation battle put to bed,…

Pair guilty of felling world-famous Sycamore Gap tree Two men from Cumbria have been found guilty of illegally cutting down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree,…

The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.” 

Leaders from both countries praised the move as a positive step, but many analysts say it doesn’t significantly change the overall trade relationship.

Survivors Sharon Miller and Wayne Birkett express deep emotional trauma from the Nottingham attacks, with Miller wishing she had died instead of the two victims, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber.

Baroness Harriet Harman urges Red Wall MPs to advocate for the repeal of the two-child benefit cap instead of focusing on the winter fuel payment issue.

Bias Exposure Tensions are high as India and Pakistan exchange fire over a deadly terrorist attack on tourists – mostly Indian, that the country blames…

The NHS faces a significant digitisation cost of £21bn over five years, encompassing infrastructure, cyber security, and ongoing maintenance expenses.

Labour is facing internal chaos over its refusal to U-turn on the winter fuel cuts – which many believe played a huge role in Labour’s losses during last week’s local elections in England.

What happened today in the UK? UK and India agree trade deal – PM refuses to scrap cuts to winter fuel payments – India launches…

The government says it will not reverse cuts to winter fuel payments despite the measure causing turmoil in the party. Since last week’s local election losses for Labour (and huge gains for Reform), there have been growing calls within the party for the cuts to be abandoned. 

VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations.

VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations. The royals were in attendance for yesterday’s London events and pictures of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony are featured. 

The tabloids fawn over the royals and pay tribute to the veterans whilst also looking ahead to what the rest of the week’s commemorations will look like.

Today’s news is dominated by yesterday’s commemoration of VE Day – as Europe marks 80 years of the end of WW2. There’s plenty of coverage of the royals – and their role in the celebrations and a look ahead at what other events are taking place across the country this week.

Two young riders, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, were killed in a “major chain reaction” incident on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday. 

Donald Trump has announced he will hit foreign-made movies with 100% tariffs sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Trump says the US film industry is dying as filmmakers have been leaving Hollywood for cheaper destinations such as Canada and the UK. 

The mall was packed yesterday, with flags waving and celebrations in full swing as Britons marked the 80th anniversary of VE day – the end of WW2 in Europe. 

The NHS is considering making available weight loss jabs over the counter. The new scheme is part of Britain’s plan to tackle obesity.

Early indications suggest Reform gains in England local elections yesterday will be a big boost for Nigel Farage’s party – and a dent in the ego of traditional parties. The sweeping gains made by Reform suggest Britain might be moving away from the traditional two-party dominance and into a new era of politics.

The full results won’t be available until later today – and there’s still a lot of counting to do, but so far things are looking good for the far-right party.

After a week of headlines being dominated by the latest from the Trump administration, Friday’s UK headlines are focused on local and domestic issues. 

The sun continues to shine this morning with the beautiful weather set to continue into the weekend. Yesterday, the UK recorded the hottest day on record (so far) – and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up – the headlines are too.