27 minutes ago Record migration figures show Tories were running ‘open borders experiment’ after Brexit, Starmer says – UK politics live

Prime minister says figures show net migration going up four times under the Tories and claims it happened ‘by design’Here is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures.Here is the PA Media story on the figures.Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official estimates show.The measure for the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country then dropped by 20% in the latest period, the 12 months to June 2024, and now stands at 728,000. Continue reading...

Politics

27 minutes ago Keir Starmer admits he MUST bring down immigration after shock figures show net inflows hitting a new peak of 906,000 in a year

The PM insisted Britain can no longer be a 'soft touch' after huge revisions to official data showed net inflows were 906,000 in the year to June 2023.

Events

36 minutes ago Hospital boss denies claims he stalled police investigation into Letby baby deaths

A lawyer representing the families of Letby's victims said: “That is utterly reprehensible behaviour and unfitting of a CEO in the NHS, isn’t it?”

Events

37 minutes ago 'I sold my house to FBI's most wanted terrorist – now his views won't be as good'

Daniel Andreas San Diego, aged 46, was arrested in the Maenan area, of Conwy and is now awaiting extradition - the man who sold his house to him has spoke of his shock

Events

39 minutes ago Keir Starmer insists Chagos Islands' surrender is a 'good deal' amid claims he 'wants to rush through' agreement to hand UK territory to Mauritius before Donald Trump becomes US president

The Prime Minister is under fresh pressure over his 'surrender' of the archipelago to a nation viewed as an ally of China while it is home to a major western airbase.

Politics

45 minutes ago BBC Antique Roadshow guest left laughing her way to the bank as 'forgotten' teapot worth thousands

An Antique Roadshow guest was left shocked after finding out the value of her grandmother's teapot that was 'forgotten' in her garage

Culture

49 minutes ago 'Harry Kane's successor' – Pep Guardiola facing second Cole Palmer error as claim is made

Pep Guardiola has seen criticism fired his way for allowing Cole Palmer to depart Man City for Chelsea, morphing into one of the Premier League’s best, and he could be experiencing déjà vu

Politics

51 minutes ago Four senior female BBC journalists file appeal after equal pay claim denied

In May, employment tribunal judge Sarah Goodman concluded that the women could not bring new equal pay claims.

Politics

56 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland's 'fate sealed' after 'unfair' move by BBC bosses

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vanessa Feltz has claimed Chris McCausland's fate is sealed and show bosses "want him out" following the controversial Samba-thon

Politics

69 minutes ago Paul Pogba Man United transfer theory emerges as Premier League rival tipped for shock deal

Paul Pogba is set to make his long-awaited return to competitive football in March following his release from Juventus, but there is still uncertainty over his next club

Economics