Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
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60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Watchdog seeks urgent clarity on police facial recognition bias
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
UK groups call Home Secretary's asylum plans 'cruel and ruthless'
Over 200 community organisations have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap her 'cruel' asylum system reforms, warning they fuel division. Read their open letter.
Migration Data Gaps Hamper UK Policy on ECHR
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
171 arrests, 60 deportations in gig economy crackdown
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Digital-Only Immigration System Creates Fear and Errors
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
200+ Cultural Figures Call for Marwan Barghouti's Release
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
UK visa refusal leaves Jamaican child homeless after hurricane
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.
Child migrants face mouth searches for SIM cards
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
Clubs Face £56m Policing Bill in Home Office Review
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
London's Wet Start to December with Met Office Warnings
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
UK Refugee Resettlement Falls 26% Amid New Route Pledges
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
UK bans asylum seekers' taxi use for medical trips
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
7 hidden reasons your UK home stays cold
Discover the surprising factors making your UK home cold despite the heating being on. Expert tips to boost warmth, slash bills, and protect your health this winter.
Third Post Office IT system conviction referred
Former sub-postmaster Gareth Snow's 2001 conviction, linked to the faulty APS/APT system, is referred to the Court of Appeal. Could this be the next Horizon scandal?
Dunelm Black Friday 2025: Best Home Deals Revealed
Discover Dunelm's incredible Black Friday 2025 deals with up to 50% off home essentials including Silentnight beds, heated airers and festive decor. Refresh your home for Christmas with these limited-time offers.
Asylum hotel residents rise despite net migration fall
Official figures reveal a 13% increase in asylum seekers housed in hotels, reaching 36,273, while net migration drops 69% to 204,000. Explore the conflicting trends and government response.
Asylum seeker hotel placements jump by 4,000
Official data reveals a 13% summer surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching over 36,000. Home Secretary cites migration pressure. Read the full analysis.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen 69% to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Explore the implications of this significant shift in immigration trends.
UK net migration to drop to pre-Brexit levels
New data reveals UK net migration is predicted to fall to around 300,000, yet public perception remains skewed. Discover the facts behind the figures and the political implications.
Asylum seekers hunger strike against UK removal scheme
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
Watchdog Slams Excessive Force in Immigration Detention
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Ken Bruce reveals why he avoids Vernon Kay's Radio 2
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce explains his choice not to listen to Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 show as audience figures drop from 8.1m to 6.6m since his departure to Greatest Hits Radio.
WSL TV audience drops 90% for Arsenal v Chelsea
The Women's Super League faces a broadcast crisis as Arsenal v Chelsea attracts only 71,000 viewers, a 90% drop from last season. Discover the scheduling issues behind the decline.
Crowborough protests army barracks asylum seeker plan
Hundreds protested in East Sussex against plans to house 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp. Council opposes the 12-month government scheme. Read the latest.
UK Animal Testing: A Call for Scientific Reform
With 2.8 million animals used in British labs, a scientific revolution offers a humane, effective path forward for medical research. It's time for change.
Official: Palestine Action Ban Could Overwhelm Prevent
Exclusive: Home Office official warns anti-terrorism programme faces being overwhelmed by Palestine advocacy referrals following ban on direct action group. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seeker's 17-year wait for UK leave to remain
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
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