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Police chiefs and Government watchdogs write to PM in warning over funding cuts

In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Sir Mark Rowley warned that cuts to police budgets will have ‘far-reaching consequences’, it has been reported.

Evening Standard

Home Office accused of ‘racist crackdown’ on Nigerians after denial of visit visa

Officials refused entry to man who runs top security firm in Nigeria and his family to spend holiday with his sister

The Guardian - UK

Al Qaida terrorists tried to poison UK water supply, says ex-security minister

Details of the foiled 2008 extremist plot emerged as the Government was pressed over steps to protect reservoirs against attack.

Evening Standard

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Number of overcrowded small boats carrying more than 80 migrants across Channel quadruples

The government has vowed to crack down on people smuggling gangs, but they have faced accusations of mimicking Reform UK’s divisive language

The Independent UK

Government exploring making farms and supermarkets pay to bring foreign farm workers to the UK

Exclusive: It would cost employers £850-£1,500 to bring each worker to the UK, study into seasonal worker visa finds

The Independent UK

New 2025 record as nearly 1,200 migrants reach UK in small boats in one day

Defence Secretary says scenes of hundreds boarding boats are ‘pretty shocking’

The Independent UK

Prince Harry Loses UK Security Appeal, Expresses Desire for Family Reconciliation

Prince Harry has lost his legal challenge against the UK government's refusal of police protection but continues to express a strong desire to reconcile with his family amid ongoing royal tensions.

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Prevent ‘could be breaching UK equality laws’ over treatment of autistic people

Charity ‘deeply concerned’ about neurodivergent people, who it says are being over-reported to the deradicalisation scheme

The Guardian - UK

Repeated failings at migrant hotel where asylum seeker killed himself exposed

Special report: Staff at hotel were ‘not appropriately trained’ and Home Office officials didn’t know who was providing crucial services

The Independent UK

Tory-run council considers legal action against Labour government over asylum seeker costs

Exclusive: Hillingdon Council leader Ian Edwards said settling of asylum seekers into the community was putting ‘intolerable pressure’ on the local authority

The Independent UK

Reeves in standoff with ministers over proposed cuts to public services

IMF suggests chancellor could refine fiscal rules, but some fear policing and social housing face spending cuts

The Guardian - UK

London council considers legal action against Home Office over £5m asylum seeker bill

Hillingdon council said it is supporting an increasing number of migrants who have been evicted from hotels

Evening Standard

Another Windrush generation man has UK deportation order revoked

Gersham Williams, 74, was deported to Jamaica in 2016 but should have been exempt from order, Home Office decides

The Guardian - UK

Live facial recognition cameras may become ‘commonplace’ as police use soars

Exclusive: The Guardian and Liberty Investigates find police in England and Wales believe expansion is likely after 4.7m faces scanned in 2024

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Evening Standard

Convicted drug dealer’s deportation case to be reheard after Home Office error

Government doing ‘everything in their power’ to contest case after Nigerian man’s deportation halted.

Evening Standard

More than 30 arrests in Northern Ireland people-smuggling crackdown

It is the sixth operation of its kind to tackle criminals exploiting the common travel area.

Evening Standard

Asylum applications hit new high while backlog falls

Pakistani was the most common nationality among asylum applicants in 2024/25.

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End to asylum seekers in hotels ‘a fair way off’ despite latest fall

Asylum seekers are housed in hotels if there is not enough space in accommodation provided by local authorities or other organisations.

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The Independent UK

Warnings of dire worker shortages as UK net migration figures halve

Tories claim credit for fall in numbers as Labour continues push for cutting migration in wake of Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ speech

Evening Standard

Kensington café under investigation after customers found 'smoking shisha in the basement' following late-night raid

Trading standards officers worked with the Metropolitan Police and the Home Office to find out if laws were broken on the premises

Evening Standard

Little Brother at Jermyn Street Theatre: 'a near-miraculous feat'

4/5 This dazzling odyssey about a man going in search of his little brother on the migrant trail in Africa is a marvel of direction and performance, with a real-world edge to it

The Independent UK

Net migration predicted to fall by up to 250,000 in major boost for Starmer

The estimated number of people being added to the UK’s population each year expected to fall following tougher visa restrictions

The Independent UK

Southport attack survivor says UK should ‘swap pointed kitchen knives for rounded ones’

The ‘Let’s Be Blunt’ campaign aims to create less potential for violent crime on the streets

Evening Standard

Southport attack survivor campaigning for round-ended kitchen knives

Leanne Lucas is launching Let’s Be Blunt to encourage a move away from pointed blades.

Evening Standard

Knife amnesty van to tour parts of country ahead of ninja sword ban

The Government’s new knife surrender scheme will also fund 37 bins for young people to dispose of weapons.

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