A series of dawn raids has resulted in the arrest of three men following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating within High Street businesses. Two of the suspects, Iranian nationals aged 32 and 28, were detained after immigration officers searched several locations across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. The third… Continue reading Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
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Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The government has decided to reverse its earlier pledge to grant all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their very first day of employment. Instead, ministers now intend to implement this right only after six months of continuous work, a change prompted by concerns expressed by various business groups. This modification is seen… Continue reading Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has informed the High Court that due to the UK’s outlawing of the group Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, it is “almost certain” she will be unable to publish new novels in the UK and might even be forced to withdraw her existing books from sale. According to Rooney, the current… Continue reading Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
UK net migration falls sharply with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that net migration to the UK dropped sharply—by about two-thirds—in the year ending June 2025 compared to the previous year. The net difference between arrivals and departures stood at 204,000, a significant decline from 649,000. This reduction was primarily due to fewer people coming to… Continue reading UK net migration falls sharply with drop in arrivals for work and study
Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Greater Manchester Police have announced the arrest of a man at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses connected to the synagogue attack in the city earlier this year. The attack, which took place on October 2 at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, resulted in the deaths of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz. Additionally,… Continue reading Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Absorbing council Send debts won't hit school budgets, ministers say
The government has responded to concerns that integrating the costs of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) into broader education budgets might reduce funding for schools. According to the Department for Education (DfE), projections made by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) are inaccurate because they fail to consider planned reforms set… Continue reading Absorbing council Send debts won't hit school budgets, ministers say
Londonderry: Officers injured during knife attack
A senior detective has revealed that a police officer attacked with a hunting knife in Londonderry escaped serious, potentially fatal injuries thanks to their body armour. The incident occurred at around 2:00 AM on Thursday in the Collon Lane area. Following the attack, two men were detained, with one arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.… Continue reading Londonderry: Officers injured during knife attack
Tracking UK migration: Small boats, asylum hotels and visas
Recent government data reveal that net migration to the UK, which measures the difference between the number of people arriving and those departing, has decreased to levels close to those seen before the Covid-19 pandemic. This reduction in net migration sits within a broader context that includes various migration-related statistics such as total immigration, small… Continue reading Tracking UK migration: Small boats, asylum hotels and visas
Wales' most deprived areas named – see how your area is affected
A community in Rhyl, located within Denbighshire, has once again been identified as the most deprived neighbourhood in Wales, marking the second time since 2019 that it has held this position, according to recently released data. This information comes from the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD), an official measure produced periodically by the Welsh… Continue reading Wales' most deprived areas named – see how your area is affected
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has enlisted a top cyber-security specialist to help investigate how a document revealing critical details of Wednesday’s Budget was made available online prematurely. This unexpected leak occurred about 40 minutes before Rachel Reeves officially presented her statement, throwing the event into disarray. Although the document was not openly posted… Continue reading OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis