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#uk-policy

Smugglers to be named in sanctions on small boat gangs

The financial action is aimed at tackling illegal immigration to the UK and is central to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to disrupt the English Channel crossings by "smashing the gangs" that are organising them.

UK politics

#asylum-seekers

2 weeks ago

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UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Starmer had a chance to thwart the smuggling gangs with one in, one out', he has bottled it | Diane Taylor

2 weeks ago

UK news

UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Starmer had a chance to thwart the smuggling gangs with one in, one out', he has bottled it | Diane Taylor

UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again

UK to resume processing Syrian asylum claims after a seven-month pause caused by the political situation.

3 weeks ago

Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn't care. But they're wrong | Rebecca Willis

Public support for ambitious climate action is significantly underestimated by politicians across parties.

#defense-spending

1 month ago

US politics

Former UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a dictator' over plans to reunify Taiwan

Xi Jinping is labeled a dictator; UK and Europe must increase defense spending urgently.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

5 months ago

Rolls-Royce says defence spending hike will 'contribute to economic growth' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Increased defense spending is expected to significantly contribute to economic growth in the UK.

1 month ago

US politics

Former UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a dictator' over plans to reunify Taiwan

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

5 months ago

Rolls-Royce says defence spending hike will 'contribute to economic growth' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Increased defense spending is expected to significantly contribute to economic growth in the UK.

more#defense-spending

1 month ago

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.

London politics

fromwww.npr.org

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

The threat we face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War, Keir Starmer emphasized.

US news

Cannabis

fromBusiness Matters

The UK's Cannabis Paradox: Leading Global Exports Amid Domestic Restrictions

UK is the largest producer and exporter of medical cannabis yet access remains limited for domestic users.

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

Eluned Morgan urges the UK government to remove the two-child benefit cap to address rising child poverty in Wales.

Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? podcast

We must call this what it is. It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous. Last week, the words of British foreign secretary, David Lammy, in the House of Commons...

UK politics

Tories accuse Labour of decriminalising crimes' as plans to reduce sentencing announced UK politics live

Britain has seen a significant shift in its net migration figures, with an almost 50% fall in 2024, partly due to reductions in immigration from non-EU+ nationals.

UK politics

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

Kemi Badenoch advocates for increased birth rates over immigration to address the challenges of an ageing population.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour and net zero politics: lean in and ignore bad advice | Editorial

The UK's Climate Change Committee warns that flooding is an immediate threat requiring urgent attention, amidst political distractions from impactful climate discussions.

UK news

3 months ago

We've persuaded France to change rules to stop migrants reaching Britain, Cooper says

The UK has influenced France to intervene against migrant smugglers providing boat rides from the water.

4 months ago

Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas

The Conservatives propose raising salary thresholds for work visas to 38,700 while seeking to limit low-skilled immigration.

UK news

fromBusiness Matters

4 months ago

Business secretary signals major shift on electric car policy to safeguard Nissan's UK future

UK Government prepares to revisit EV sales targets to support Nissan's manufacturing in Britain.

fromTheregister

4 months ago

UK needs to give more to ESA, says Brian Cox

The UK should collaborate with the European Space Agency for future space endeavors, as US partnerships are unstable due to variable funding.

5 months ago

The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | Editorial

Prison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.