7 h. ago Gogglebox's Dave and Shirley share huge announcement minutes into episode

Gogglebox returned once again on Friday night on Channel 4

Politics

7 h. ago Like our Home Secretary, I fear that if we don't sort out Britain's mass migration crisis, it will trigger a total breakdown in race relations: DR RAKIB EHSAN

In her uncompromising new proposals on dealing with Britain's mass-migration crisis, Shabana Mahmood has been accused this week of 'stoking division' in the House of Commons.

Society

19 h. ago Neil Young set to perform at World Heritage Site as part of Blenheim Palace Festival 2026

The folk rock legend is the latest huge name to be announced for the debut festival next year.

Politics

31 h. ago Starmer says Budget ‘based on fairness’ with crackdown on illegal working

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to raise taxes on November 26 in order to fill a multi-billion pound gap in her spending plans.

Economics

34 h. ago The Stone Roses' Mani announced huge national tour just a week before sudden death

The tour was set to span from September 2026 to June 2027

Events

37 h. ago Migrants to UK will not get benefits until becoming citizens under new plans

Refugee Council says plans would create ‘expensive bureaucracy’ and keep people in limboUK politics live –latest updatesPeople who migrate to the UK will be eligible for benefits and social housing only when they become British citizens and those who arrive by small boats could wait up to 30 years for long-term residency under new plans outlined by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.The plans could result in migrants only becoming eligible for benefits and social housing if they first become British citizens, rather than upon being granted settlement as is currently the case. Continue reading...

Events

38 h. ago Premier League TV fixtures announced for January including huge Manchester derby and Isak set for Newcastle showdown

THE Premier League have confirmed its latest round of TV fixtures for January. Among the fixtures moved is the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Man Utd's clash with noisy neighbours City will now kick off at 12:30pm on January 17, broadcast live on TNT Sports. MORE TO FOLLOW...

Politics

39 h. ago Major changes to immigration rules for legal migrants unveiled by Home Secretary

Shabana Mahmood said to settle in Britain for good is ‘not a right, but a privilege’ as she unveiled major changes to immigration policy

Society

39 h. ago Government issues statement as major overhaul of legal migration proposed

The changes would mean migrants are able to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after 10 years, instead of five years currently

Politics

39 h. ago Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits in latest asylum crackdown

Shabana Mahmood said to settle in Britain for good is ‘not a right, but a privilege’

Events

39 h. ago Some migrants will have to wait up to 30 years to get settled status under new immigration 'crackdown'

Illegal migrants who bring successful human rights claims to dodge deportation will be forced to wait 30 years to secure permanent leave to stay in Britain.

Events

40 h. ago Shabana Mahmood announces huge overhaul of legal migration rules affecting millions

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the 'biggest overhaul' of legal migration rules in 50 years - with a proposed new system rewarding high earners and punishing benefit claimants

Politics

40 h. ago Home Secretary outlines overhaul of rules for legal migrants

Shabana Mahmood said to settle in Britain for good is ‘not a right, but a privilege’.

Society

42 h. ago Education Secretary says asylum reforms ‘will be a fair system’ amid concerns

A raft of measures were set out on Monday to overhaul the asylum system.

Society

42 h. ago Lily Allen announces huge 2026 UK arena tour with Manchester and London dates

Due to demand, Lily Allen will also now play UK and Ireland arenas in June 2026

Politics

42 h. ago Lily Allen announces new huge Welsh gig after first sells out

After the run of gigs in smaller venues sold out Lily Allen has announced a bigger tour of new album West End Girl

Politics

43 h. ago Wagner Moura in Edinburgh Tickets: Here's how to see the Oscar

The Edinburgh International Festival have announced that a huge star will be coming to town next year - and tickets are on sale soon.

Politics

43 h. ago Shabana Mahmood hits out at Tommy Robinson’s backing of Labour’s migration policy

Shabana Mahmood has said she finds it “deeply offensive” when MPs quote Tommy Robinson at her in the Commons, after the far-right activist backed the government’s sweeping asylum reforms.

Events

44 h. ago Shabana Mahmood considering giving migrants 'big increase' in payments to return to their home countries

Mahmood set out plans to overhaul the asylum system on Monday, during which she said the offer of financial packages to encourage arrivals to go home voluntarily would continue.

Events

44 h. ago Andy Burnham issues 'limbo' warning over Labour's asylum shake

The Greater Manchester Mayor said the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was right to "grasp the nettle" and reform the system - but warned it could leave people in 'limbo'

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