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Thousands of previously deported migrants returned to the UK between 2021 and 2025, raising fresh questions over border security, deportation costs and immigration enforcement.

The Royal Navy will replace its Type 45 destroyers with drone-armed Common Combat Vessels due to budget constraints, marking a shift towards hybrid naval capabilities.

How private equity allegedly profits from UK fostering agencies impact council budgets and local services. Learn about the financial strain on children's care and the role of public funding.

British taxpayers face a £24M annual bill for protecting former prime ministers, with costs rising due to increased security needs and the growing number of ex-leaders.

Nearly 20,000 foreign offenders remain in Britain due to a clogged deportation process, with human rights appeals often favouring criminals. New reforms aim to address these issues.

Andy Burnham proposes a decade-long strategy to transform Britain, focusing on devolution, regional investment, and economic growth beyond London, aiming to address longstanding inequalities and improve living standards.

A driver has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after injuring pedestrians in Ealing, but police say the incident is not currently being treated as terrorism.

The footage shows Vickrum Singh Digwa repeatedly alleging a racist attack—claims later rejected by a jury that found him guilty of murder.

The UK has repealed the Vagrancy Act, ending criminal penalties for rough sleeping. This marks a shift towards treating homelessness as a social issue, focusing on support rather than punishment.

A proposed property tax reform backed by Andy Burnham could see London homeowners paying £7.5 billion more annually, with varying impacts across different boroughs.

Sainsbury's has banned 79-year-old Rita Seymour for life due to alleged rudeness. Seymour disputes the claim, seeking to clear her name and lift the ban affecting her local store.

A 15-year-old boy's death in a Greater Manchester reservoir marks the seventh open-water fatality during the UK's heatwave, prompting renewed warnings about the dangers of swimming in unsupervised waters.

The Metropolitan Police may reopen over 4,000 historical child exploitation cases following a review of investigations dating back to 2010, as part of Operation Beaconport led by the NCA.

Melanie Sykes candidly shares her journey with alopecia, linking it to PTSD and stress, while embracing resilience and post-traumatic growth.

A 79-year-old woman has been banned from Sainsbury's after a dispute over alleged rude behaviour and theft, highlighting the supermarket's strict policies on customer conduct.

Labour is preparing new asylum sponsorship routes that would let community groups, universities and employers help bring thousands of refugees to Britain under a capped system inspired by Canada.

Pearson's GCSE Spanish revision guide faces criticism for including phrases supporting transgender rights, sparking accusations of indoctrination and highlighting ongoing educational debates.

The EU's 'Chat Control' proposal resurfaces, bringing back privacy concerns over potential government scanning of private messages. Critics argue it threatens encrypted communications, while supporters cite child protection.

Brooke George, a British TikTok influencer, faces a murder charge in Dubai, claiming self-defence. Her case highlights concerns over legal protections for British nationals in the UAE.

Brooke George, a British TikTok influencer, faces execution in the UAE after allegedly killing her boyfriend in self-defence. The case highlights issues of domestic violence and legal rights abroad.

The case of US pilot Captain Jacob Wulfson, tried under American military jurisdiction in the UK, raises questions about the 1951 Nato Status of Forces Agreement and its implications for justice.

Muslim communities in the UK report a surge in anti-Muslim hate crimes, with incidents affecting children and women. Community leaders urge the government to strengthen its response.

Britain's offshore wind industry has significantly boosted the Crown Estate's profits, benefiting the Treasury and funding the monarchy's duties, but not directly enriching King Charles.

The potential impact of Andy Haldane's pension tax proposals. Learn how higher taxes on overseas investments could affect your retirement and why UK equities may be a better focus.

Britain's offshore wind industry has generated over £1B annually for the Crown Estate, boosting public finances and supporting the Royal Family's funding.

Buckingham Palace has disclosed King Charles's £12.9 million tax bill for 2024-25, marking the first public revelation of the monarch's finances.

British TikTok influencer Brooke George faces a potential death sentence in Dubai, claiming self-defence in a fatal stabbing and alleging mistreatment by authorities.

The UK Labour government's sentencing reforms will see thousands of prisoners, including violent offenders, released early to address overcrowding, sparking criticism from various sectors.

Channel 4's documentary revisits Stacey Hyde's controversial murder conviction, exploring her eventual release and raising questions about justice in self-defence cases.