9 d. ago Starmer trip labelled an ‘embarrassment’ as Albania rules out asylum seeker deal

Tories question point of PM’s visit to Albania as his counterpart rejects establishment of ‘return hubs’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been accused of overseeing a diplomatic “embarrassment” after arriving in Albania to promote a policy of establishing “return hubs” for refused asylum seekers only for his counterpart to rule it out.The prime minister confirmed that refused asylum seekers could be sent to facilities abroad, which would function as detention centres, once they had exhausted all avenues of appeal against rejection of their application to stay in the UK. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Tunes on the Bay 2025: The banned items you are not allowed to bring into the Swansea beach festival

While there will be plenty of stuff and activities available at the Swansea site, festival-goers should bear in mind there are things that you will not be able to take with you

Events

3 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit rule change set to boost income by £420 for over one million households

An estimated 2.8 million households see deductions made to their Universal Credit award to pay off debt each month.

Economics

3 w. ago Tunes on the Bay bans popular item for festival goers as strict entry rule confirmed

Those attending Tunes on the Bay will shocked to find out the strict new rules for this weekend's festival.

Culture

3 w. ago Barcelona boss Hansi Flick confirms Champions League decision after UEFA rule dilemma

UEFA rules mean that if Barcelona wanted returning captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen to play in the Champions League after his recovery from injury, they'd have to de-register Wojciech Szczesny

Sport

3 w. ago Tunes on the Bay: Stage times, banned items, road closures, parking and everything you need to know for Swansea gigs

Tunes on the Bay will take place on Swansea Beach from May 2 to May 4, with the event set up located opposite The Secret bar and restaurant

Events

4 w. ago HMRC confirms that new income tax rule change will start from next year

HMRC is encouraging people to sign up to a testing programme to prepare for the changed requirements to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics

last month HMRC confirms new income tax rule change starting from next year

HMRC has announced that sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics