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Abuse System Exploited: Migrants Gaming UK Residency Rules

Migrants are exploiting UK residency rules by submitting false domestic abuse claims to remain in the country, as reported by a BBC investigation published today....

Apr 10, 2026 · admin

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Britain Must Build Resilience Against Global Shocks, Starmer Warns

Britain must develop greater resilience to safeguard itself from global shocks, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has cautioned, as he begins a three-day diplomatic visit...

Apr 10, 2026 · admin

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Fake asylum claims industry exposed in undercover BBC probe

A shadow industry of law firms and immigration advisers is charging thousands of pounds to assist people in creating false asylum claims by posing as...

Apr 9, 2026 · admin

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Britain demands free passage through vital Gulf shipping route

Britain has called for the complete and unrestricted opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a tariff-free global shipping route, after Iranian naval forces cautioned...

Apr 9, 2026 · admin

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Starmer embarks on Gulf mission to cement fragile Iran ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer has embarked on a official visit to the Gulf as the international community seek to shore up a delicate truce between Iran...

Apr 8, 2026 · admin

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Resident doctors walk out for sixth consecutive strike over pay dispute

Resident doctors in England have walked out for the sixth straight strike in their ongoing pay dispute, with the strike action commencing at 07:00 BST...

Apr 7, 2026 · admin

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New National Unit Launched to Combat Rising Threats Against MPs

Police forces throughout the nation are being offered specialist support from a new national democracy protection unit to tackle the rising tide of threats and...

Apr 3, 2026 · admin

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Reeves Condemns Trump’s Iran War Amid Economic Fallout Fears

Rachel Reeves has criticised US President Donald Trump's choice to initiate military action against Iran, saying she is "angry" at a dispute with unclear exit...

Apr 2, 2026 · admin

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Income-based energy support plan emerges as bills set to soar in autumn

The government has revealed plans for assistance with energy bills determined by household income as wholesale prices surge amid Middle East tensions, with Chancellor Rachel...

Apr 1, 2026 · admin

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Starmer Issues Ultimatum to Doctors Over Easter Strike Threat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to the British Medical Association, allowing the union 48 hours to cancel a planned six-day strike...

Mar 31, 2026 · admin