Category: UK

The Home Office says it has cleared its modern slavery decision backlog. Its figures show 6,277 cases still awaited a final decision on 30 September 2026.

The Home Office has announced two amendments on family life assessments and late immigration applications. The proposed rules are not yet in force.

Russell Brand has arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London for a trial involving allegations relating to six women. He denies the charges.

UK diesel van and pick-up owners could spend almost £8.5bn on fuel in 2026, according to a Moneysupermarket analysis reported by the Guardian.

The Guardian reports that the heat pump grant budget in England and Wales could be cut by hundreds of millions of pounds. The plans are not yet in force.

The Prime Minister is expected to argue that closer EU ties could support the economy and migration cooperation. A summit is planned for November.

Higher inflation and borrowing costs could complicate the UK Budget. The IFS warns of pressure on spending and taxes, but no specific changes have been announced.

More than 5,000 people were not fitted with required tags between January and April 2026, according to IfG findings. The government pledges investment.

Reform UK says it would reject new asylum claims and cancel existing applications if it takes power. The BBC reports on the plan and other parties’ responses.

Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, according to the BBC. He gave no details or evidence that it affected the result.

NEU leader Daniel Kebede is calling for schools to be adapted to extreme heat and a debate on lesson times and exam dates. These are proposals, not agreed changes.

The Guardian reports that the Ministry of Defence has objected to at least four planned wind farms over radar concerns. The objections do not mean the projects have been cancelled.