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Evacuated Afghans went back for holidays and wanted second wives to join them in UK

Hundreds of Afghans flown to Britain amid fears they could be executed, tortured or imprisoned by the Taliban have returned to Afghanistan on holiday, a whistleblower claimed.A former interpreter who...

Graham Linehan's arrest and why Keir Starmer can't afford to be blissfully unaware

A few years ago, five armed police officers turning up to execute an arrest shortly after a flight touchdown might have signified a successful drug sting operation or foiled terrorist plot. Graham...

International students warned to not overstay visas

International students warned to not overstay visas29 minutes agoNick EardleyPolitical correspondent Getty ImagesTens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the government...

More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand

More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand2 hours agoVanessa ClarkeEducation reporterVanessa Clarke/BBCThe final phase of the largest-ever expansion of publicly funded...

Yvette Cooper announces major asylum shake up in attempt to thwart Reform

Yvette Cooper will announce new plans to tighten rules for asylum seekers and their families today, in an effort to steal Reform UK’s momentum in the polls. The Home Secretary will take to the...

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases

Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases7 minutes agoJoe PikePolitical correspondent andGeorge WrightBBC NewsGetty ImagesHome Secretary Yvette Cooper is to announce details of a...

Nigel Farage just set himself the challenge of a lifetime on behalf of Britain

Nigel Farage said the unsayable last week: under his government there would be mass deportations of illegal immigrants from the UK - up to five flights a day - as small boating crossings are up...

The unlikely UK town in the north of England named best for commuters

Commuter links rank pretty highly among working professionals - and a new study has delved into the travel options offered up and down the UK. While over a million people commute in and out of London...

Older people on low incomes face 'tsunami of water poverty' without urgent action

Older people on low incomes are at risk of a "tsunami of water poverty" without urgent changes, campaigners have warned. New polling for the Independent Age charity found almost half - 46% - of...

Met Office issues 20-hour weather warning as parts of UK hit by storms

Scotland is braced for two days of thunderstorms, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions as heavy downpours and strong gusts sweep across the country.The Met Office has issued two yellow...

Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity

Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity5 hours agoEmma RossiterBBC NewsGetty ImagesPolice will be encouraged to disclose the ethnicity and nationality of suspects charged in...

Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

PA MediaSarah Keith-LucasLead Weather Presenter 11 August 2025, 10:49 BST639 CommentsUpdated 4 hours agoTemperatures have been rising and will continue to do so with the fourth heatwave of the summer...

Keir Starmer's migrant deal is so bad it's actually making it EASIER to get to UK

Sir Keir Starmer's government is on the side of people smuggling gangs thanks to its migrant returns deal, a leading human rights organisation has suggested. Britain's new "one in, one out" agreement...

Girl, 10, begged teachers 'not to send her home' – they should have listened

A 10-year-old girl tragically died after alleged abuse from her father and his girlfriend, having pleaded with teachers not to send her home. Rebekah Baptiste was discovered unresponsive by police on...

'Hidden gem' European city ranked one of the world's most walkable - full list

The prospect of exploring a fresh destination entirely on foot transforms holiday planning into a far more tranquil experience. Without the hassle of car hire or deciphering public transport systems,...