Category: UK News

Labour is aiming to shift the 25-year trend of increasing legal migration in the UK, which has been a significant social and demographic transformation in the 21st Century, and a pronounced political shortcoming as well. Despite personal viewpoints on immigration, the patterns over the past few decades deserve scrutiny. Over the last 30 years, the… Continue reading Chris Mason: UK immigration has seen a trend over the last 30 years

A baby near Blackpool promenade was the target of an attempted abduction, leading to charges against a woman. Lancashire police reported that members of the public and the baby’s parent intervened when the woman tried to walk away with the pram containing the baby around midday on Saturday. The accused, Nicolette Goldrick from Marton Drive,… Continue reading Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby in Blackpool

ght ‘what if we did the ridiculous amounts of backing vocals and harmonies we add in the studio, but did it acoustically, stripped back to see if our voices could handle it’. And they did, so that’s what we went with.

Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, experienced the glitz and glamour of the 2025 Bafta TV awards as she walked the red carpet and got behind-the-scenes scoop from the winners. From Gavin & Stacey to Baby Reindeer, the night was filled with exciting moments that kept everyone captivated. Stacey Solomon made a statement by wearing her… Continue reading Baftas 2025: A wedding dress, party plans… and Alan Cumming's four suits

The prestigious Bafta awards for British television were presented during a ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall over the weekend. Among the winners was Lennie James, who took home the award for best leading actor for his role in the BBC One adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s novel, Mr Loverman. Additionally, Marisa Abela was recognized… Continue reading Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes

ayleigh”, and his wife Jo. “Without my missus, I would not be standing up here.” Getty Images Josie Walker was honoured for Looking For Alaska Josie Walker, known for her roles in the West End in productions like Matilda The Musical and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, won the best supporting female comedy performance for Looking… Continue reading Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV Awards

In a groundbreaking head-to-head trial of two prominent weight-loss medications, Mounjaro has emerged as the more effective option when compared to its rival, Wegovy. The trial results revealed that both drugs resulted in significant weight loss, with Mounjaro leading to a 20% reduction in weight after 72 weeks of treatment, surpassing Wegovy’s 14% reduction. The… Continue reading Rival weight loss drugs go head-to-head with clear winner

The front pages of newspapers on Monday are dominated by the government’s new migration policies in the UK, with various papers focusing on different aspects of the proposals. The Guardian reports that the prime minister is taking a tough stance on migration, especially targeting Reform UK, which saw success in the recent local elections. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM 'toughens migration rules' and Zelensky's 'direct' talks with Putin

Rachel Russell & Cathy Killick, reporting for BBC News in Yorkshire, covered the 40th-anniversary memorial service held in honor of the victims of the Bradford City fire. Friends and relatives of those affected gathered at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 BST to pay their respects. The City of Bradford… Continue reading Memorial service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire

Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to revamp the country’s immigration system, aiming to enforce stricter English language tests for all visa applicants and their adult dependents. The proposed reforms also include an extension of the settlement period, requiring migrants to wait 10 years instead of the current five before applying to settle in the… Continue reading PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system