48 h. ago Record disruptions of people smuggling gangs last year including seizures of small boats

After the small boats crisis dominated headlines over the summer, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will take the issue head on as she outlines significant reforms to Britain’s asylum system

Events

55 h. ago Britain set for battering as barrage of thunderstorms and hail to hit in days

After the warmest summer on record, days of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are headed to Britain as autumn approaches us

Events

1 week ago Britain's strictest head teacher celebrates as school in one of London's most deprived boroughs gets best ever GCSE results

Katharine Birbalsingh said her outstanding results were 'social mobility at its best' as her students beat the odds.

Culture

1 week ago Dengue fever is heading for Britain: Scientists warn mosquito

Experts from the University of Montpellier say that climate change could create the perfect conditions for the Asian tiger mosquito - the insect that transmits the virus - in Britain.

Events

2 w. ago The West must not be frightened by dictator Putin, warns Britain's head of Armed Forces

In a rare and hard-hitting intervention, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - the head of Britain's Armed Forces - urged NATO to be 'assertive in every domain', from nuclear weapons to cyberspace.

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3 w. ago Migrants discovered suffering hypothermia after locking themselves inside freezing refrigerated lorry headed for Britain while driver slept

Thirteen freezing UK-bound migrants have been rescued in northern France after locking themselves inside a refrigerated lorry heading for London.

Events

3 w. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

Politics

3 w. ago UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons

Plans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructureThe government is pushing head with a plan to offer those who live near new electricity pylons a discount of £2,500 from their energy bills over the next 10 years to ease the backlash against its clean power plans.Thousands of households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded electricity infrastructure could each receive up to £250 off their annual energy bill from next year to help speed up the rollout of infrastructure critical to the government’s targets. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago How Europe slammed its borders shut: As ten nations including Germany and France introduce police checks to tackle mass migration 'jihadi threats', how terrorists head to Britain

It was as long ago as 1957 that freedom of movement was first enshrined as a fundamental right of EU citizens. In the intervening 68 years, that right has only become even more ingrained.

Events

3 w. ago How Europe slammed its borders shut: As ten nations including Germany and France introduce police checks to tackle mass migration 'jihadi threats', how they're heading to Britain

It was as long ago as 1957 that freedom of movement was first enshrined as a fundamental right of EU citizens. In the intervening 68 years, that right has only become even more ingrained.

Events

4 w. ago Kate Garraway admits ‘we’re not allowed to’ as she details ITV rules

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway was on hand to detail the latest headlines to ITV viewers alongside Ed Balls during Monday's show.

Politics