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Iranian Nationals Accused of Spying in UK

Three Iranian nationals, accused of spying for the Iranian regime and targeting journalists from the London-based news site Iran International, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday; they are charged under the National Security Act with a trial set for October 2026.

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UK Spends \pounds2.2 Billion in Foreign Aid on Asylum Seeker Hotel Accommodation

The UK government spent \pounds2.2 billion of its foreign aid budget on housing over 32,000 asylum seekers in hotels this year, despite pledges to reduce costs and return funds to the Treasury; the government aims to reduce costs by \pounds4 billion by 2026.

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UK Illegal Worker Arrests Surge 51% Post-Election

Since Labour's election win, UK arrests of migrants working illegally surged 51% to 6,410, alongside 9,000 site visits targeting restaurants, nail bars, and construction sites; nearly 30,000 people were returned to their home countries.

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Polo-Playing Drug Lord Sentenced to 16 Years

Muhammed Asif Hafeez, a 66-year-old Pakistani businessman and polo club ambassador, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in New York for conspiring to import millions of doses of heroin and other drugs into the US, after a joint operation between British and American authorities exposed his vast drug...

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MI5 Misled Watchdog and Courts in Neo-Nazi Spy Case

MI5 misled the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) and courts with false information about its handling of a violent neo-Nazi informant, prompting an apology from MI5's director general and raising concerns about accountability and transparency within the intelligence agency.

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NHS App to Become Default Communication Method, Saving £200 Million

The NHS app will become the default communication method for millions of patients in England, saving £200 million over three years through a £50 million investment that will see more test results, screening invitations and appointment reminders sent directly to smartphones; those who cannot access a...

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UK Illegal Work Arrests Surge 51% After Home Office Raids

Following UK-wide raids on businesses, the Home Office reported a 51% surge in illegal work arrests (6,400+) over the past year, with over 9,000 businesses checked for compliance. The government aims to tackle exploitation of vulnerable migrants and strengthen border security, having returned almost...

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France Demands More Funds for Channel Migrant Interception

France seeks increased UK funding to actively intercept migrant boats in the English Channel, expanding beyond shoreline patrols; negotiations involve a new deal extending to 2027 and include plans for a new French detention center, as nearly 15,000 people have crossed so far this year, a 42 percent...

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Nottinghamshire Care Home Shut Down After Critical Safety Failures

The Firs care home in Nottinghamshire was abruptly shut down in April 2025 by the Care Quality Commission due to critical safety failures, including medication errors, inadequate staffing, and fire safety hazards, resulting in resident evacuations, staff job losses, and unpaid wages.

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UK Arrests for Illegal Work Surge 51% Amid Government Crackdown

UK immigration authorities arrested over 6,400 people in the past year for illegal work, a 51% increase, in raids targeting businesses exploiting undocumented migrants; the government also returned nearly 30,000 people lacking legal residency.

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Saudi-French Conference Scales Back Aims for Palestinian State Recognition

A planned Saudi-French conference aiming for Western recognition of a Palestinian state has revised its goals to focus on incremental steps towards recognition, contingent upon a Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian Authority reform, and the exclusion of Hamas from any future government, marking a significan...

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£2.1 Billion Mass Transit Plan Approved for Leeds and Bradford

Leeds, UK, will receive £2.1 billion to build a mass transit system connecting it to Bradford, starting construction in 2028 with trams running in the early 2030s, after decades of failed previous attempts due to funding issues and political changes.

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