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
Migrant Channel crossings top 25,000 for year so far
More than 1,000 people arrived in the UK over the weekend after making the journey, figures indicate.
23 Sept 2024
Crime23 Sept 2024
Boy, 14, not prosecuted over UK riots after facing 'wrath' of parents
Telling off from parents ‘more effective than criminal justice system,’ director of public prosecutions says
Politics
Channel crossings since Labour came to power top 10,000
Home Office figures show 65 migrants made the journey in two boats on Monday, taking the provisional total for the year so far to 23,598.
17 Sept 2024
Politics
Channel crossings continue after eight migrants die trying to reach UK
Channel crossings continued the day after news of the deaths emerged, with the Home Office recording 1,093 arrivals in two days.
16 Sept 2024
Crime13 Sept 2024
Family's anger over British Airways killer’s secret parole review
Love ones of Joanna Simpson, who was killed by Robert Brown, have expressed shock at the decision
Politics
Prison population down 2% in a week as hundreds of inmates freed early
The Government said around 1,750 prisoners were freed early on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales.
13 Sept 2024
Business News
Venues to face fines for failing to adopt Martyn’s Law measures
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday, seven years after the Manchester Arena bombing.
12 Sept 2024
Politics
Starmer defends releasing prisoners from jail early to free up cell space
The Prime Minister’s comments came as it emerged some convicted of manslaughter are eligible for the scheme.
11 Sept 2024
Politics
Jail overcrowding crisis could see prisoners freed early staying in hotels
The prisons watchdog warned it was ‘inevitable’ some of the hundreds released would reoffend.
10 Sept 2024
Politics
Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?
The Justice Secretary announced plans in July to temporarily cut the proportion of sentences inmates must serve behind bars from 50% to 40%.
10 Sept 2024
Politics
Braverman wrong to publicly criticise policing of pro-Palestine march – report
A watchdog has hit out at the actions of the former home secretary.
10 Sept 2024
Politics
‘Inevitable’ some prisoners freed from jail early will offend again – watchdog
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans in July to temporarily cut the proportion of sentences which inmates must serve behind bars.
10 Sept 2024
Politics
Crossings continue day after 12 migrants die in Channel tragedy
A pregnant woman and six children were among those who lost their lives when their boat was ‘ripped apart’ at sea on Tuesday.
4 Sept 2024
Crime3 Sept 2024
Mother of Baby P back in jail after licence conditions breach
Tracey Connelly was recalled to prison for breaching her licence conditions in a move authorised by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Politics
Magistrates told to delay locking up criminals to ease prison overcrowding
The prison officers’ union said it could see ‘no reason why justice should be delayed’.
23 Aug 2024
Politics
Visa figures signal drop in net migration but asylum backlog rises
Other data revealed almost 30,000 asylum seekers were still living in hotels across the UK as of the end of June.
22 Aug 2024
Politics
UK’s asylum backlog creeping up after 32% dip
Home Office figures show a total of 118,882 people were waiting for an initial decision on an asylum application in the UK at the end of June 2024.
22 Aug 2024
UK
Police forces urged by watchdog to ‘give rape victims the service they deserve’
The proportion of suspects being taken to court for rape is still among the lowest levels recorded.
22 Aug 2024
Crime
Security failings found in wake of alleged Wandsworth prison escape – report
The jail’s Independent Monitoring Board said a security audit identified ’81 points of failure’.
22 Aug 2024
UK20 Aug 2024
Who is Priti Patel? Former home secretary hopes to nab Tory leadership
She is one of six hopefuls to throw her hat into the ring to be leader of the Conservative Party