Over 50,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats since Starmer became PM, with the current rate the fastest any prime minister has faced and Labour facing criticism over how the situation is being handled.
The government and opposition are exchanging blame over the rise in small-boat crossings, with the number of arrivals passing 50,000 since the Rwanda scheme was dropped, prompting criticism over the current administration’s strategy and accusations of inherited challenges from the previous government.
The Treasury is considering tightening rules on gifting money and raising more revenue from inheritance tax as part of its efforts to address the UK’s growing budget deficit, with changes to inheritance tax thresholds and taper rates under review.
The government is implementing emergency measures to address severe drought conditions as water reservoirs and rivers reach their lowest levels in fifty years, with concerns about ongoing dry weather impacting businesses and communities nationwide.
There are proposals under consideration to restrict the value of gifts that can be passed down to family members before death, potentially broadening the scope of inheritance tax and impacting families’ ability to manage their estates.
An American woman disguised in a niqab who flew to London for a contract killing has been convicted of conspiracy to murder and now faces a life sentence, after CCTV captured her bungled attempt when the gun jammed.
European nations are significantly increasing arms production and developing new military facilities at an accelerated rate, in direct response to shifting threats and a rapidly changing security environment, highlighting a major rearmament initiative.
The new hosts of a popular football show have pledged to maintain professionalism and uphold high standards, assuring viewers that they will avoid discussing personal opinions and instead concentrate on football-related matters following the previous era.
The Government has introduced new restrictions on engineered stone products used in kitchen renovations, following an investigation linking them to an increase in a serious lung condition among workers exposed to silica dust.
A record eight million people are now claiming universal credit, with the rise largely attributed to an increase in those not required to seek employment.