Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Carla Lockhart has resigned from the party over disagreements about its response to the renewed Drumcree parading dispute in Northern Ireland. Lockhart, who represents Upper Bann, said she was leaving the party on a point of principle and would continue representing her constituency in the UK House of Commons as
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The United Kingdom government has announced changes to its immigration settlement rules, extending the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to 10 years for most migrants, while introducing exemptions and shorter routes for selected categories. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the revised plans in the House of Commons on November
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A UK parliamentary committee has criticised the government for failing to deliver a clear and consistent strategy for managing Britain’s economic and security relationship with China, warning that the absence of defined policies is creating uncertainty for businesses. In a report published on Monday, November 2, the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Science and
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to a formal state apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, marking a significant shift in the country’s engagement with long-standing demands from Caribbean and African leaders. In an article published by The Guardian on October 31, Burnham said his government was prepared
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The United Kingdom has opened applications for charities and eligible non-profit organisations seeking accreditation as lead sponsors under its new refugee sponsorship programme. The Home Office announced the opening of applications on October 29, introducing new pathways intended to allow refugees to enter the country through community sponsorship and study opportunities. The programme includes the
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The United Kingdom government has introduced a new defence procurement policy that will require selected overseas companies winning major military contracts to generate economic benefits for the country through jobs, apprenticeships, investment, and technology transfers. Under the policy announced on Friday, 30 October, foreign defence suppliers securing qualifying contracts worth more than £50 million will
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Applications for UK Skilled Worker visas fell sharply in the year ending September 2026, according to provisional figures published by the Home Office, extending a downward trend in several major immigration routes. The official statistics recorded 26,400 applications from main applicants seeking Skilled Worker visas during the 12-month period, a 43 per cent decrease compared
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The UK government is preparing to scrap standing charges on household gas bills, a reform Chancellor John Healey will confirm in his first Budget on Wednesday, 28 October. The change, announced by the Treasury ahead of the Budget, will remove the fixed daily fee that households currently pay regardless of how much gas they use.
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Shop-price inflation in the United Kingdom rose in October, with retailers facing growing pressure from higher operating costs, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). In its report published on 27 October, The Guardian reported that annual shop-price inflation increased to 2.1% in October, up from 1.4% in September. The BRC said
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The UK Home Office is facing calls to disclose more information about its use of artificial intelligence in immigration enforcement and asylum processing, following a report warning that the technology is being deployed with limited public scrutiny. The report, published by digital rights organisation Open Rights Group (ORG) describes the growing use of automated tools
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