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6 Bulgarians Jailed for Spying for Russia
The Old Bailey heard that the spy ring was directed by alleged Russian agent Jan Marsalek, an Austrian businessman.
Arrest Made Over Alleged Arson Attacks on Properties Linked to Sir Keir Starmer
A 21-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Cost of UK Public Bodies Soars as Quango Chiefs Earn Top Salaries
More than 300 quango executives earn more than the prime minister, with the Channel 4 CEO topping the list at £993,000.
British Prime Minister Brings In Tougher Policies to Reduce UK Immigration
Starmer said the policies will ’take back control of our borders and close the book on a squalid chapter for our politics, our economy, and our country.’
‘Massive’ Increase in Pensioner Shoplifters in Past Year, Security Firm Reports
Kingdom Security said it was ‘now experiencing something different—pensioners, people who don’t normally shoplift.’
America in Brief
Kennedy seeks solution for measles outbreak; Trump threatens tariffs on foreign-made movies; and U.S. offers self deport cash incentive to illegal immigrants.
Government Cyber Defences Outpaced by Hostile States and Criminals, Warn MPs
Report found government resilience to be ’substantially lower than the Cabinet Office expected,' with departments having multiple failures.
Businesses Welcome US Trade Deal, But Critics Warn of Limited Gains
Critics say the UK gave up long-term leverage for short-term fixes, as farmers and MPs call for more transparency and protections.
NHS Urged to Halt Puberty Blocker Trial Following Supreme Court Judgment
Trial of banned drugs is due to begin despite the ruling, which campaigners say means the premise for treating gender dysphoria in children has ‘fallen away.’
Two Former Friends Found Guilty of Cutting Down World-Famous Sycamore Gap Tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers drove through a storm for 30 miles in the middle of the night to cut down the Northumberland landmark.
New US–UK Trade Agreement—What to Know
‘Every little bit helps,’ one UK economist said about the new trade outline.
Reform UK Faces Legal Barriers and National Constraints After Local Elections
Reform has pledged to slim down councils by cutting DEI roles, climate programmes, and remote work, warning affected staff to consider new careers.
2 in 5 Universities Face Deficits This Year, Higher Education Regular Says
The Office for Students said the reason for the continued deterioration is lower than anticipated levels of recruitment for international students.
Expected Asylum Accommodation Costs Triple Original Estimates, Says Watchdog
The NAO said the rise was because of an increase in boat migrants and people claiming asylum who were previously detained under the Illegal Migration Act.
Protests Following Southport Attack Not Ideologically Motivated: Police Watchdog
The riots of summer 2024 were sparked by the stabbing in which 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana killed three children and injured 10 at a dance class.
Power Outage Report ‘Raises Important Questions’: Heathrow
A fire at an electrical substation led to 270,000 passenger journeys being disrupted on March 21.
Trump Says ‘Full and Comprehensive’ Trade Agreement Made With UK
Trump said it would ‘cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.’
Wikipedia Launches Legal Challenge Against Online Safety Act
The platform warned malicious users could easily post harmful, false, and misinformation content, and block Wikipedia’s volunteer editors from removing it.
