2 h. ago Keir Starmer to announce new measures to ‘tighten up’ immigration system – UK politics live

Prime minster to unveil immigration white paper that he claimes will be ‘clean break from past’What change in rules means for migrants and employersThe Conservatives have rejected suggestions that Keir Starmer is being tough on immigration. In a statement released overnight in response to the briefing about the white paper plans, Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said:Keir Starmer pretends to be tough, but just weeks ago his MPs voted against our 10-year residency and economic contribution test for indefinite leave to remain. Now he says that immigrants who make no contribution should still be allowed to stay.He is trying to take steal credit for recent substantial reductions in visa numbers that resulted from Conservative reforms in April 2024.International recruitment is a lifeline for the homecare sector, enabling us to provide vital support to older and disabled people in their own homes. Care providers are already struggling to recruit within the UK. We are deeply concern...

Politics

33 h. ago Armed kidnapper, 29, who yelled 'Big up Keir Starmer' after his early release is back behind bars after breaching licensing conditions

Dowling-Brooks, 29, was among the first of 1,200 prisoners to be freed early last October. He promised he had changed his ways as he was let out of HMP Swaleside in Kent.

Events

6 d. ago Starmer ignored nuclear watchdog when he blamed regulations for delays

Office for Nuclear Regulation told government that claims about reactor delays in press release were ‘not true’Keir Starmer ignored warnings from his nuclear safety watchdog that it was wrong to blame regulations for delays building new reactors when he launched a plan to revive the nuclear power industry.The prime minister unveiled the nuclear renaissance strategy in February and said investment had slumped because the industry was “suffocated by regulations”. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago DVLA's full list of 189 medical conditions you must declare or lose your licence

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has revealed the complete list of health conditions that drivers need to declare - and failure to do so can cause some huge repercussions

Politics

2 w. ago Footballer's wife and son set free by Narcos gang after kidnapping while he hid under bed

The wife and five-year-old son of a footballer have been freed after armed Narcos gang members kidnapped them while he hid under a bed in his home

Events

2 w. ago Footballer's wife and son, 5, kidnapped by armed thugs as he hides under bed

Ecuadorian footballer Jackson Rodriguez was at his home when his wife and five-year-old son were kidnapped by armed thugs in a terrifying ordeal

Events

3 w. ago Police issue update after armed police storm city centre streets following 'kidnapping'

An adult victim was found by officers in attendance

Events

3 w. ago Tommy Robinson loses appeal against sentence for contempt of court

The 42-year-old was jailed in October last year after admitting 10 breaches of an injunction barring him from repeating libellous allegations

Events

3 w. ago Keir Starmer's team releases tax bill and it's very different to Rishi Sunak's

Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner have released their tax returns for the first time since the general election - with the PM paying over £50,000 in tax while leader of the opposition

Economics

3 w. ago Starmer, Rayner and Reeves release tax returns for first time since election

The tax returns cover a period of time when Labour was still in opposition, the 2023-24 tax year.

Politics

4 w. ago Armed cops swoop in Manchester city centre following reported kidnapping

GMP said an adult was 'found' and is now being supported

Events