Flora Thompson
Politics
UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal
The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money.
1 Jun 2026
Politics
World leaders vow united front against fraudsters at London summit
James Cleverly hosted the event at Lancaster House.
11 Mar 2024
UK
Nottinghamshire Police in special measures amid performance concerns
Inspectors said the force ‘needs to improve how it manages and carries out effective investigations’.
11 Mar 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak under fire as migrant Channel crossings top 3,000 for year so far
The total for 2024 to date is higher than any equivalent period since records began in 2018.
7 Mar 2024
Crime
Inquiry vows to find truth about how deadliest Channel crossing occurred
At least 27 people died as an inflatable boat capsized while attempting the journey to the UK on November 24 2021.
6 Mar 2024
UK5 Mar 2024
Channel crossings: Busiest day of 2024 sees 401 migrants arrive in UK
The latest crossings take the provisional total number of UK arrivals so far this year to 2,983
UK5 Mar 2024
Watchdog ‘shocked’ after male prison guards forcibly strip girl inmate
The ‘incredibly vulnerable’ child was twice restrained and had her clothes removed by ‘multiple men’ at Wetherby young offenders’ institution
Politics4 Mar 2024
More than 300 migrants crossed Channel on day girl, 7, drowns
The child had been travelling with her pregnant mother in a boat carrying 16 people when it capsized
Politics29 Feb 2024
Home Office has ‘culture of defensiveness’ - sacked borders watchdog
A raft of inspection reports were finally published after months of delays
Politics
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens ‘should never have been a police officer’
An inquiry found police forces repeatedly failed to spot red flags warning of the danger he posed.
29 Feb 2024
UK
‘We have lost faith in police bosses’, families of Nottingham attack victims say
The force is being investigated by both the police watchdog the IOPC and the College of Policing over its handling of the case.
28 Feb 2024
Politics
Migrant Channel crossings top 2,000 for year so far
Figures show 290 people made the journey in five boats on Sunday, the highest number making the crossing in a single day for more than a month.
26 Feb 2024
UK
Families accuse police of ‘ongoing mismanagement’ over Calocane case
Nottinghamshire Police have come under fire from the relatives of Valdo Calocane’s victims.
26 Feb 2024
Politics
Home Office contractor vows ‘full investigation’ in Israel birth certificate row
Sopra Steria said it was treating the incident with ‘the utmost seriousness’.
22 Feb 2024
Politics
Murdered Libby Squire’s mother urges tough sentences for ‘low level’ sex crimes
Lisa Squire says crimes such as voyeurism and indecent exposure need to be taken more seriously to stop future rapes and murders.
21 Feb 2024
Politics20 Feb 2024
Immigration watchdog sacked amid Home Office row over border security
David Neal ‘breached’ the terms of his appointment and was informed his time in post was being immediately terminated
Crime
Nottingham killer’s sentence referred to Court of Appeal by Attorney General
Valdo Calocane was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order last month for stabbing three people to death in June 2023.
20 Feb 2024
Politics
Home Office rejects claims security checks missed on ‘high-risk’ flights
Minister for legal migration Tom Pursglove said the security of the UK border was ‘a top priority’ for the Home Secretary.
20 Feb 2024
Crime20 Feb 2024
Triple killer’s ‘unduly lenient’ sentence referred to Court of Appeal
Victoria Prentis has asked the Court of Appeal to review the sentence
UK
Two arrested after migrants found in back of lorry at ferry port
Six people were taken to hospital after the discovery on Friday morning.
16 Feb 2024
UK
Migrants found in back of lorry at Newhaven ferry port
Police and ambulances are at the scene.
16 Feb 2024