8 h. ago Britain has lost control of its borders, home secretary admits

Shabana Mahmood says public trust in state will be weakened unless politicians ‘bring order’ to immigration

Society

8 h. ago 'Big John' Fisher: Social media star detained in Australia over visa issue

‘Been treated like a criminal by Perth border control even though they said I entered Australia legally’ - ‘Big John’ Fisher

Politics

15 h. ago Shabana Mahmood: 'The UK has lost control of its borders... and its eroding trust'

Ms Mahmood is expected to call for stronger international cooperation to tackle illegal migration.

Politics

5 d. ago UK must work with China but there are ‘security threats', admits Foreign Secretary

Yvette Cooper on Friday declined to say whether she has seen a dossier outlining China as a threat to Britain's national security

Events

1 week ago There are plenty of ways to humanely control British borders. So why isn’t Keir Starmer using them? | Enver Solomon

Labour’s incoherent asylum policies are vilifying refugees. A better and more compassionate route is possibleJust 24 hours after he described providing asylum as the “mark of a decent, compassionate country”, Keir Starmer said the UK had been too “generous” towards refugees, and announced a plan to end what he described as the asylum “golden ticket,” which allows people to resettle their families in Britain. For a refugee who has pulled the body of their child from the rubble of their bombed-out home, or made a perilous journey alone as a young adult having lost their family, it certainly doesn’t feel this way.The government believes that to deter refugees from crossing the Channel in small boats, it must restrict their ability to reunite in Britain with their immediate family. It must also make it impossible for them to achieve settled status if they have ever claimed benefits or received a criminal record.Enver Solomon is chief executive of the Refugee Council Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Kemi Badenoch vows to set UK free of European Convention on Human Rights 'straitjacket' in bid to regain control of Britain's borders

In what she admits is a 'big change' in party policy, the Tory leader says the move is necessary to regain control of Britain's borders and make Parliament sovereign once more.

Politics

2 w. ago Kate Garraway could finally process Derek Draper grief on Celebrity Traitors

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway lost her husband in January 2024, almost four years after he was left chronically ill after contracting COVID-19.

Events

2 w. ago What went wrong for Emma Bridgewater? After massive losses and staff cuts, experts reveal how pottery brand 'lost its freshness' as Britain's middle class turned to cheap online knock

Dubbed Britain's 'queen of pottery', the Stoke-on-Trent-based eponymous brand, with its trademark lettering and polka dot designs, carved out a niche of twee and quirky homewares.

Economics

2 w. ago Labour ministers move in over £2bn Jaguar Land Rover supplier struggles after massive cyber

The attack, which is estimated to have cost the business almost £2billion in lost revenue, came as Britain's biggest carmaker was still finalising insurance cover.

Politics

3 w. ago The 'superpower' document allowing some Brits to skip queues at EU border

As new digital border control system rules comes into force next month, British tourists are being warned to prepare for longer waits - however, one document could help travellers skip the queues.

Politics

3 w. ago Good Morning Britain stars emotionally tell viewers they 'lost a legend' in 'impossible' John Stapleton tribute

The ITV show paid an emotional tribute to John Stapleton following his sad death over the weekend

Politics

3 w. ago Trump tells Britain to ‘call out the military’ to control its borders

US president ends second state visit with warning that illegal migration could destroy the UK Donald Trump has told Britain it should “call out the military” to control its borders during a tightly controlled summit in which Keir Starmer ducked major flashpoints with the US president.During a potentially difficult two-day state visit for the government, Trump has for the most part avoided exploiting tensions, although he described the UK’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state as “one of our few disagreements”. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Good Morning Britain star makes tragic death announcement 'we've lost an icon'

On Wednesday's instalment of Good Morning Britain, presenter Susanna Reid paid tribute to two prominent figures who have sadly died.

Events

4 w. ago Mandelson not given security vetting before appointment as UK ambassador to US

Foreign secretary admits Labour peer was cleared as envoy without the involvement of her department

Politics