Landmark deal for more than 36,000 houses
Planning applications will be submitted in the coming days for 265 new houses and apartments at RAF Brize Norton, and further plans will be submitted in the Spring for around 300 new
Govt removes highest number of illegal migrants in 5 years
The government’s target to drive removal of foreign criminals and immigration offenders to highest level since 2018 has been smashed, with 16,400 people removed The government’s pledge to deliver the highest rate
Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts unveiled
A new cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events are among measures that have been announced by the government…reports Asian Lite News A new cap
Families to receive £126 million in early years support
Thousands of parents and children across England will be able to give their child the best start in life thanks to a £126 million government funding boost…reports Asian Lite News Thousands of
Reeves hails £600m boost to UK
Chancellor met Chinese Vice-Premier in Beijing, discussing trade and investment opportunities as part of efforts to grow the UK economy and raise living standards…reports Asian Lite News Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended
Reeves Defends China Trip Amid UK Market Woes
Chancellor Reeves has defended her visit to China, emphasising the need to grow the UK economy and raise living standards. Critics question the timing as UK borrowing costs hit a 16-year high
-17.3°C: Scotland Endures Coldest January Night in 15 Years
Northern Scotland recorded its coldest January night since 2010, with temperatures dropping to -17.3°C in Altnaharra. The ongoing cold spell has led to school closures, burst water pipes, and challenging conditions across
UK, US Slap Toughest Sanctions Yet On Russia’s Energy Sector
The UK and US have unveiled stringent sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, targeting oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas for the first time. The measures aim to choke Moscow’s energy revenues, a
10 Councillors Quit Reform UK Over Farage’s Leadership
A group of Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire has resigned, citing dissatisfaction with Nigel Farage’s leadership. Farage, however, claims the councillors were illegitimate candidates from a rogue branch. Ten Reform UK councillors
UK Parliament Hosts Forum On Xinjiang ‘Genocide’
The event aimed to raise global awareness about the systematic atrocities faced by these communities under Chinese rule, including mass detentions, forced sterilisations, torture, forced labor, and cultural destruction. The UK Parliament’s