Category: UK News

David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has been sacked by Home Secretary James Cleverly after details of critical reports began appearing in newspapers. The Home Office said that Neal had “breached the terms” of his role. Neal had been quoted in The Daily Mail about security checks on private jets, while… Continue reading David Neal: Immigration and borders watchdog sacked after critical news stories

Dating app Tinder is launching improved identity checks in the UK, which include verifying profiles with passport or driver’s licence details, as well as video self-portraits. Users signed up to the voluntary scheme receive a verified badge on their profile that confirms their age, appearance and encourages matching. The move follows repeated targeting by fraudsters,… Continue reading Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks for UK users

The Body Shop, a popular beauty retailer, is set to close up to half of its 198 stores in the UK resulting in mass job losses, as well as reducing the size of its head office to re-energise the brand. The administrators overseeing the restructuring of the company have said that store closures will begin… Continue reading The Body Shop to shut up to half of its UK stores

Abdalraouf Abdallah, a convicted terrorist who played a critical role in radicalising the Manchester Arena bomber, has been granted a hearing to determine if he can be released from prison. Abdallah, who was initially imprisoned in 2016 for assisting others to join the Islamic State group in Syria, will face a Parole Board panel in… Continue reading Manchester Arena bomber's friend granted private parole hearing

Scott Benton, MP for Blackpool South, has had his appeal against a 35-day suspension from Parliament rejected after he was found to have breached Commons rules by offering to lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors. Benton was elected as a Conservative in 2019 with a 3,690 majority, but now sits as an independent MP.… Continue reading Scott Benton: Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

Julian Assange’s extradition hearing, which could be his final attempt to avoid extradition to the United States, has begun in London. His team is arguing for the right of a complete appeal, which would take two days to hear. However, it is not certain that this appeal will be granted, and if it is not,… Continue reading Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder in last-ditch bid to avoid US extradition

The UK infant formula market is being investigated by regulators due to concerns that parents could save up to £500 in their baby’s first year. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stated that while prices had fallen a little, they still remained “at historically high levels” after having previously risen by 25% over two years.… Continue reading Baby formula milk prices to be investigated over cost concerns

The UK Home Office is reportedly investigating a disturbing incident, in which a baby’s birth certificate had the word “Israel” crossed out during a passport application process. The image of the certificate was shared by the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) on social media site X. The child’s parents’ places of birth were listed as Israel,… Continue reading Home Office investigating after 'Israel' crossed out on baby's birth certificate

Today, the Irish government is set to announce significant new funding for cross-border projects, including the restoration of £400m in funding that was previously promised for the A5. Reports suggest that highly anticipated funding for Casement Park in west Belfast will also be announced, amounting to tens of millions of pounds. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste… Continue reading A5 road upgrade among Dublin cross-border funding projects

The Prince of Wales is scheduled for a series of visits this month to acknowledge the suffering of people affected by conflicts in the Middle East, including Israel and Gaza. Additionally, the trips will address a rise in anti-Semitism. During his visit, the prince will engage with young people at a synagogue to learn about… Continue reading Prince William to hear of suffering in Gaza and Israel