Labour’s immigration plans at a glance NurPhoto via Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled Labour’s long-awaited plans to cut levels of immigration into the UK. The prime minister said the white paper, setting out proposals for future laws, would make the system “controlled, selective and fair”. Here is a summary of the key measures.… Continue reading Labour’s immigration plans at a glance
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Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?
Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes? 20 hours ago Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “A failed free market experiment” – that’s how the home secretary will describe the approach that’s seen vast numbers of people from around the world come to the UK… Continue reading Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?
Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal
Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal It is turning out to be quite the month for trade deals of various complexions. There was the one with India earlier this week, now the pact with the US – and a new deal with the European Union is expected the week after next… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
What is in the UK-US tariff deal? 50 minutes ago Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The US and the UK have reached a deal over tariffs on some goods traded between the countries. US President Donald Trump’s blanket 10% tariffs on imports from countries around the world remains in place and still… Continue reading What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal
Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal 32 minutes ago Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Getty Images About 1.2m people in the UK were affected by banking outages that happened on what was pay day for many earlier this year. The details have emerged in letters from Lloyds, TSB, Nationwide and HSBC to Dame… Continue reading Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal
Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer 2 hours ago Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent EPA The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump unleashed his wave of global tariffs. So have other countries. But it seems the UK has got there… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say
Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say 1 hour ago Becky Morton Political reporter PA Media A group of around 45 Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” to win back voters in northern England and the Midlands. The Labour Red Wall Group, which represents areas which have… Continue reading Act now to win back Red Wall voters, Labour MPs say
Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog
Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog Media regulator Ofcom needs more powers to remove posts such as those which encouraged the 2024 summer riots, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary says. Sir Andy Cooke said it took too long to remove misinformation on social media, allowing it to spread further and have… Continue reading Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog
Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister
Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister 7 minutes ago Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Restricting winter fuel payments dented Labour’s support at last week’s local elections, the health secretary has acknowledged. Wes Streeting told the BBC many voters “aren’t happy” with the move, adding it had “come up on the doorstep”… Continue reading Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister
Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre
Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre 16 minutes ago Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Getty Images The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned criminals launching cyber attacks at British retailers are impersonating IT help desk calls to break into organisations. Hackers have targeted Marks &… Continue reading Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre