Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating tensions. Read the full story.
A British man has had his Australian visa cancelled after being charged for displaying Nazi symbols. The case highlights strict immigration enforcement against hate symbols.
The US State Department has banned five Europeans, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of coercing tech firms to censor American speech. Discover the details and implications of this major diplomatic clash.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, a move seen as retaliation for EU electric vehicle duties. The decision impacts major brands and trade relations.
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
President Trump suspends the US Green Card Lottery, ending the DV-1 visa programme for 2025. Explore the immediate impact and global reaction to this major immigration policy shift.
Honduras's election sees both candidates pledging to restore ties with Taiwan, halting China's diplomatic advance in Latin America amid US pressure and unmet Beijing promises. Explore the regional shift.
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
Dozens of Labour MPs demand the government ensures new immigration rules do not block 200,000 Hong Kongers from permanent residency, honouring the UK's historic duty.
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Conservatives call on Labour to refund donations from Dale Vince after his controversial comments linking the Bondi Beach attack to Israel's actions in Gaza. Keir Starmer faces pressure to act.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of US visa rules, targeting high-skilled H-1B and student visas. Learn the key changes and their global impact.
Payments giant Visa is relocating its European headquarters to Canary Wharf, joining a wave of financial firms investing in the resurgent London district. Read the full story.
Iran's head coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after a visa dispute. Read about the travel ban concerns for fans and the diplomatic backdrop.
A festive father-to-be in south-west London is defying a 'Grinch' neighbour's poison pen letter demanding he remove his 20ft inflatable Santa and snowman. Discover the full story of the Christmas decoration dispute.
Revolut Business partners with Visa to launch the premium Titan card, targeting UK start-ups. The fintech is investing heavily in its business growth, which now generates $1bn in revenue.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Miami's elite Indian Wells neighbourhood sees a wave of property sales as wealthy residents flee potential new taxes. Discover the impact of the so-called 'Mamdani Effect'.
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.
UK net migration falls dramatically from 649,000 to 204,000. Explore the real reasons behind this plunge and why Labour struggles to address this polarising issue effectively.