UK Affrairs

Viral Claim That UK Will Legalise Driving Without a Licence Is False

A video circulating on social media falsely claims that driving without a licence will become legal in the United Kingdom from 1 October 2026. The video says provisional licence holders will be allowed to drive alone after completing an approved safety course, without taking a practical driving test. It also presents the change as a

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UK Households Advised to Keep Basic Emergency Supplies at Home

Households across the United Kingdom are being encouraged to keep basic emergency supplies at home in case essential services are temporarily disrupted. The official guidance covers events such as severe weather, flooding, power cuts, water outages, infrastructure failures and situations in which people may be told to remain at home or evacuate. It does not

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UK-France Migrant Returns Cost About £56,000 Per Person, Home Secretary Says

The UK government is spending about £56,000 for every migrant returned to France under its “one in, one out” agreement, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told MPs. Mahmood disclosed the estimate while appearing before the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on Tuesday, 15 September. She said she would write to the committee to confirm

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Battle of Britain Memorial Faces Long-Term Closure Risk as Costs Rise

The Battle of Britain Memorial in Kent could eventually close unless it secures more reliable funding, trustees responsible for the historic site have warned. The national memorial at Capel-le-Ferne costs about £240,000 a year to operate but receives no direct funding from the UK Government. It depends largely on visitors, donations and money left to

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Koi herpesvirus outbreak confirmed at Milton Keynes fish facility

UK authorities have confirmed an outbreak of koi herpesvirus disease at a fish-growing facility near Milton Keynes. The Fish Health Inspectorate has imposed statutory controls at the Growing Facility, Tree Farm, in Aspley Guise. The controls took effect on 10 September following laboratory confirmation of the disease. The outbreak was announced publicly by the Centre

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Ryanair flight to Marrakesh diverted to Birmingham after passenger falls ill

A Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Marrakesh was diverted to Birmingham Airport after a passenger became ill during the journey. Flight RK514 left Edinburgh Airport at about 7.22am on Sunday, 13 September, and landed safely in Birmingham at approximately 8.15am. Paramedics were waiting when the aircraft arrived, and the passenger was removed from the plane

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Andy Burnham’s father Roy dies aged 86 after living with Alzheimer’s

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled his official engagements following the death of his father, Roy Burnham, at the age of 86. Downing Street confirmed the death on Monday, 14 September, and said the Prime Minister would not attend engagements scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Mr Burnham had been expected to host business leaders at

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Gatwick launches UK’s first robotic airport parking service

London Gatwick has introduced the UK’s first robotic airport parking service, allowing passengers to leave their cars in a private cabin while an automated machine moves the vehicle into a secure parking area. The airport launched the service in partnership with French technology company Stanley Robotics. It was announced in July and became available to

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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland party leaders to sign self-determination declaration

The leaders of the governing parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to sign a joint declaration calling for their nations to have the right to determine their constitutional futures. Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru, John Swinney of the Scottish National Party and Michelle O’Neill of Sinn Féin are due to meet

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UK to lift work restrictions for Skilled Workers recognised as modern slavery victims

The UK government will introduce new protection for some Skilled Worker visa holders who have been formally recognised as victims of modern slavery. From 8 October 2026, qualifying workers may have the employment restrictions attached to their visas amended. This would allow them to work for another employer, become self-employed or undertake voluntary work for

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