Trump’s lead trade negotiator attacked EU delays on tariff cuts, calling the issue a flashpoint and warning goodwill is at risk. He said non‑tariff barriers restrict US access and urged swift sign‑off by ministers and MEPs to protect transatlantic ties.
The Home Sec will announce visa bans on countries that fail to take back people with no right to remain, naming three today. The push to raise returns includes proposals to limit repeat appeals and narrow family reunion, aiming to speed removals.
Falkland Islands authorities have taken down all plaques bearing Prince Andrew’s name. Once celebrated for his 1982 service and a regular visitor, he has now been removed from public memorials across the territory, marking a clear shift in how he is recognised there.
Labour’s sentencing reforms to ease overcrowding would bring earlier release, with those jailed for more than four years serving half their term. Families of victims say this betrays them and undermines trust and safety. Ministers argue it’s needed to manage capacity and support rehabilitation.
A campaign urges viewers to vote for a popular TV personality on I’m A Celebrity, aiming to see her crowned Queen of the Jungle. The public are encouraged to use the show’s app to keep her in, with regular updates promised throughout the series.
Shabana Mahmood will outline plans to push states to take back nationals who have no right to remain, warning of visa bans and tourism curbs. The package would speed removals and tighten rules, aiming to reduce net migration and deter abuse of the system.
Shabana Mahmood will set out sweeping reforms to the asylum system, promising tougher rules, faster decisions and an overhaul of appeals and family-life claims. Ministers say the shake-up will restore control; charities and some Labour MPs warn it could erode protections and repeat past injustices.
Shabana Mahmood will outline a tougher asylum regime: refugee status made temporary with 30‑month reviews, a 20‑year route to settlement, and returns required once home countries are deemed safe. Labour critics and lawyers say rights obligations could block the measures.
Shabana Mahmood will unveil plans for a 20-year wait before asylum seekers can gain settlement, alongside tighter asylum appeals, limits on family reunions and curbs on disputed slavery claims. Protests continued at the Crowborough accommodation site in East Sussex.
The home secretary unveils sweeping migration reforms: tougher action to deter small‑boat crossings, faster asylum decisions and removals, stricter age checks and new accommodation plans. Labour faces an internal split, while the opposition dismisses the package as a gimmick.