Partners who arrive together with someone applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) can settle at the same time, provided they satisfy the necessary criteria. In contrast, partners who join at a later date must complete the full qualifying residence period before becoming eligible for settlement. Couples who meet the eligibility criteria will be allowed… Continue reading What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
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Carla Lockhart: Upper Bann MP quits DUP in Drumcree row
Carla Lockhart has announced her departure from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following a dispute over the party’s handling of the Drumcree parading controversy. Representing Upper Bann as an MP, Lockhart had been urging the DUP to remove Stormont’s deputy first minister in an effort to expel First Minister Michelle O’Neill from their shared government… Continue reading Carla Lockhart: Upper Bann MP quits DUP in Drumcree row
Karl Bushby ends 28-year journey at mother’s house in Hull
Years after making a promise, Bushby’s mother, Angela, awaited his return at her home in Sutton Park, the place where she had raised him. Their reunion carried with it a sense of fulfillment and relief after such a long separation. Upon meeting his mother, Bushby was nearly speechless. Speaking to the BBC shortly after, he… Continue reading Karl Bushby ends 28-year journey at mother’s house in Hull
Teenager’s leg amputated after Barry Island stabbing on bank holiday, court hears
A teenager, aged 17, underwent leg amputation following an unprovoked stabbing incident during a bank holiday visit to Barry Island, as revealed in Newport Crown Court. The boy, whose identity remains confidential due to his age, was with a group of friends at the time the attack occurred in May 2026. The prosecution alleges that… Continue reading Teenager’s leg amputated after Barry Island stabbing on bank holiday, court hears
Labour to end power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
The Labour Party has announced it will terminate power-sharing arrangements with the Green Party across 11 local councils following the national party’s adoption of a policy that characterizes Zionism as a form of racism. Consequently, Labour councillors will no longer participate in coalitions with Green representatives in several areas, including Sheffield, Warwick, and Lewes. Bridget… Continue reading Labour to end power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
Leicestershire Reform council leader quits after staff comments leaked
The Conservative opposition at County Hall demanded Harrison’s resignation following the leak of his remarks concerning staff members. In a recorded conversation, Harrison stated, “There’s 76 solicitors will be made redundant. We’ll buy in the service, because [they are] incompetent. They’re not doing a good job.” He further added, “What I want to look at… Continue reading Leicestershire Reform council leader quits after staff comments leaked
The Voice UK winner Cate McHugh says she wanted to be Taylor Swift growing up
Welsh singer Cate McHugh, who recently won The Voice UK, revealed that her musical journey began in her teenage years when she decided she wanted to be “Taylor Swift” after receiving a guitar. She started out by busking on the streets of Cardiff, honing her craft in front of passersby. McHugh, originally from Llantwit Major… Continue reading The Voice UK winner Cate McHugh says she wanted to be Taylor Swift growing up
Driver who dragged cycling head teacher to his death gets life
A driver has been sentenced to life imprisonment after dragging a head teacher to his death beneath his car for over a mile. Simon Richardson, 35, was found guilty of murder following the fatal collision with Michael Mullins, a 56-year-old married father of two. The incident occurred on 20 April in Warburton, Greater Manchester, as… Continue reading Driver who dragged cycling head teacher to his death gets life
Conservative Norfolk MP George Freeman fined for driving offence
George Freeman, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk and a former transport minister, has expressed deep regret after being caught using a mobile phone while driving. He admitted his guilt at Stratford Magistrates’ Court in London on September 1, where he was fined and received six penalty points on his driving licence. Freeman… Continue reading Conservative Norfolk MP George Freeman fined for driving offence
Huntingdon train attacker said ‘I am the baddest’, trial hears
A man charged with carrying out a mass stabbing on a train reportedly declared, “I am the baddest, no-one is as bad as me,” on a separate train journey the day before the incident, a court was told. Anthony Williams faces accusations of attempting to murder ten people aboard a London-bound train that was forced… Continue reading Huntingdon train attacker said ‘I am the baddest’, trial hears