The Collins English Dictionary has chosen “mogging” as its word of the year, highlighting the term’s rise in popularity. This playful expression, which means to outshine, outperform, or upstage someone, has gained significant traction, especially among Generation Z and Generation Alpha. Its usage surged by 210% in 2026, reflecting its widespread adoption not only in… Continue reading ‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year… but do you know what it means?
Category: UK News
Burnham plans debt re-set for Commonwealth countries
The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, where he will participate alongside the King. Central to the agenda will be discussions with other leaders regarding the UK potentially issuing a formal apology for its role in the slave trade within the coming year.… Continue reading Burnham plans debt re-set for Commonwealth countries
Newspaper headlines: Mahmood’s ‘Duty of care’ or ‘climbdown’ and ‘The new cold war’
The i Paper highlights a significant policy shift involving Mahmood’s decision to “exempt 280,000 people” by shortening the required waiting period for care workers residing in the country to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Instead of the previous 15 years, these individuals will now only need to wait five years to be eligible. This… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Mahmood’s ‘Duty of care’ or ‘climbdown’ and ‘The new cold war’
David Bowie’s Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
David Bowie’s profound impact on music and art is being celebrated in an exhibition at the V&A Dundee, close to the very venue where he first performed in Scotland under his iconic stage name. Despite being an opening act at the Palais de Dans in 1966, this marked the beginning of a deep connection between… Continue reading David Bowie’s Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
The government has been criticised by MPs on the business committee for failing to maintain a consistent strategy towards China, instead formulating policies in a seemingly ad hoc manner. According to the committee’s report, this lack of coherence in decision-making has increased vulnerabilities to national security threats. It emphasised the need for ministers to take… Continue reading Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reversed her earlier plan to extend the waiting period for foreign care workers already residing in the UK to qualify for permanent settlement, scrapping the proposal that would have forced some to wait 15 years. Initially, Mahmood had suggested doubling the standard duration for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from… Continue reading Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
Two boys arrested after Chandler’s Ford Halloween party stabbings
Two teenage boys have been detained on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a Halloween party where five teenagers were injured. The authorities were alerted shortly after 10:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday to an event at Park Road in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, after an unidentified group reportedly gained access to the party.… Continue reading Two boys arrested after Chandler’s Ford Halloween party stabbings
Henry Nowak family say police failed them multiple times
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Chief Constable Alexis Boon expressed deep sorrow regarding the murder of Henry Nowak, describing it as a devastating tragedy. In a statement to ITV, Boon conveyed condolences to Henry’s family and all those close to him. He also acknowledged a failure on the part of the police during Henry’s final… Continue reading Henry Nowak family say police failed them multiple times
Wizz Air flight from Luton in emergency landing after bomb threat
Following a bomb threat, the Wizz Air flight sought and received permission to land at Budapest Airport, according to a social media update from Ruszin-Szendis. He explained that shortly after the request, a Hungarian Defence Forces Gripen fighter jet took off to escort the passenger plane. Once the escort mission concluded, the fighter jet returned… Continue reading Wizz Air flight from Luton in emergency landing after bomb threat
What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
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?