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UK doubles permanent residency wait for foreign workers — will new rules affect Indians? Explained

The Labour government has announced a major shift in immigration policy, requiring foreign workers in the United Kingdom to wait twice as long to qualify for permanent residency. In addition to the ...

Starmer Describes ‘Fight for the Soul’ of U.K. as Populist Right Rises

In a speech at an annual Labour conference, the British prime minister will contrast his political project with that of Nigel Farage, whose Reform party promises mass deportations.

Starmer urges UK to choose decency over division as he tries to counter Nigel Farage

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will say Britain faces a stark choice between decency and division in a speech to the governing Labour Party ...

Britons believe the UK is seen by the rest of the world as ‘weak’ and ‘soft touch’, top pollster says

Just 1 in 4 Brits think the UK is viewed positively on the world stage, with most wanting their country to play a large role in international affairs, exclusive poll shows ...

Explained | UK’s Mandatory Digital ID: What It Is, How It Will Work, And Who Is Exempt

Keir Starmer has confirmed that only those with digital IDs will be able to work in Britain. The plan is being pitched as a tool to curb illegal working & strengthen border control ...

Reform ‘proudly embracing’ anti-abortion politics as experts warn issue faces US-style politicisation in UK

Campaigners have warned that Reform UK has become a “political refuge for anti- abortion politicians” amid fears Britain could experience a US-style politicisation of the issue. At such a critical ...
The Punch

Nigerians in UK panic as Trump’s ally targets residency rights

Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have faulted the plan by Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, to abolish the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) visa ...
Tyla

‘Brit cards’ explained as controversial new digital ID announcement sparks backlash

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ‘BritCard’ has sparked major backlash amidst the right and left with concerns over cybersecurity and civil liberties.

Swinney accused of ‘playing politics’ over UK Government’s digital ID plan

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander dismissed claims from the First Minister that the scheme will be called a ‘BritCard’.

A contemporary history of Britain’s far right – and how it helps explain why so many people went to the Unite the Kingdom rally in London

In the years that followed, Britain’s far right switched its focus from antisemitism to opposing migration from the country’s colonies and former colonies. This was captured best, perhaps, in the ...

'Won't affect the day job': Leicestershire crime commissioner explains why he defected to Reform UK

Leicestershire's police and crime commissioner has said he believes "people voted for the person, not the party" as he explained his move from the Conservatives to Reform UK. Rupert Matthews made the ...

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania depart UK as state visit ends

It comes after a joint news conference where the US president and Keir Starmer discussed UK borders, Gaza and Ukraine.