UK to Tighten Grip in Visa Crackdown on Asylum Claims
In an effort to curb overstays, the UK government gears up for visa crackdown on asylum claims from certain nationalities, Sky News reveals.
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Football Bodies May Cover Ex-players’ Brain Injury Costs
Football bodies could bear the care costs for ex-players suffering from brain conditions, proposals under consideration by MPs suggest.
UK and US Strike Houthi Target in Yemen: The Unmistakable Message
UK joins the US in a dramatic strike on a Houthi target in Yemen, signalling a shift in strategic policies.
UK and US Unite in Strike against Houthi in Yemen
The UK joins the US in a strategic strike against Houthi forces in Yemen, marking a significant shift since the re-election of Donald Trump.
UK-US Trade Talks Take Positive Turn, White House Reports
Progressive shifts in the UK-US trade talks as per the White House’s recent update.
NHS Prescription Charges Frozen: First Time in Three Years
News about NHS prescription charges in England, effectively frozen for the first time since three years ago.
Water Chiefs Risk Jail for Illegal Sewage Spills
New legislation may imprison water company bosses for up to two years if found guilty of concealing illegal sewage spills.
Government’s ‘Postcode Pricing Electricity’ Decision Due by Summer
Controversial postcode pricing electricity plans will receive a government decision by summer, Sky News reports.
Police to be Sacked if they Fail Background Checks
From next month, police officers who fail background checks will face automatic dismissal, plugging a notable gap in British law enforcement.
Rachel Reeves in Talks for US UK Trade Deal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to Washington DC, fuelling hopes for a breakthrough in the pending US UK trade deal.