Politics Police chiefs issue warning to home secretary following order to investigate every theft August 28, 2023 Police chiefs have warned the home secretary they must have “operational independence” when deciding how to respond to crime. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) was responding to Suella Braverman‘s…
Politics Police must investigate every theft – there are ‘no trivial crimes’, home secretary says August 27, 2023 Police forces must investigate every theft, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. Ms Braverman said it was “unacceptable” crimes such as shoplifting, criminal damage and phone or car theft have…
Politics Trump’s cosy Carlson interview shows why carefully curated TV debates are needed | Adam Boulton August 25, 2023 Donald Trump is making a mockery of TV debates just as he has trashed so many other norms of decent behaviour and democratic politics. He has opted out of the…
Politics Home secretary urged to ‘stand up’ to France after report of falling Channel interceptions August 18, 2023 Suella Braverman has been urged to “stand up” to France as reports emerged the country is intercepting fewer migrants in the Channel despite a £480m funding deal. The call from…
Politics UK and Turkey announce deal to ‘disrupt’ people smuggling gangs August 9, 2023 The UK and Turkey will work together to “disrupt and dismantle” people smuggling gangs under a new deal announced today. A new operational “centre of excellence” will be established by…
Politics Lee Anderson refuses to apologise for saying asylum seekers should ‘go back to France’ August 8, 2023 Lee Anderson has refused to apologise for saying asylum seekers who don’t want to be housed on barges should “f*** off back to France”. But the Conservative deputy chairman also…
Politics Home Secretary announces task force to target ‘crooked’ immigration lawyers August 8, 2023 The government has announced a “task force” to root out dodgy lawyers after reports that false asylum claims are being submitted for a fee. The Home Office said the unit…
Politics Home Office must work three times faster to clear asylum backlog August 7, 2023 The government will fail to meet its asylum backlog target without a drastic increase in the processing of applications, a Sky News analysis has found. At present, there are more…
Politics Teachers vote to end strikes and accept 6.5% pay rise July 31, 2023 A pay rise of 6.5% has been accepted by a major teaching union. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted to accept the deal, which was made based on…
Politics Home Office buys marquees to house migrants ahead of expected surge in Channel crossings July 27, 2023 The Home Office has bought marquees to accommodate 2,000 migrants at disused military sites by the end of August, Sky News understands. The tents will start to be erected over…
Politics Ryan Reynolds wants more film work to ‘head to Wales’ after PM meeting July 27, 2023 Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said he wants to see more film work “head to Wales” after meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Hollywood star met with the…
Politics Why Apple is taking on Home Office’s new-look surveillance bill July 23, 2023 Apple has launched a blistering attack on government proposals that would force tech firms to clear new privacy features with the Home Office. The iPhone maker said the changes to…
Politics The parties are urging their supporters to stay loyal. The voters are ignoring them. What next? | Adam Boulton July 22, 2023 What now? This week’s trio of parliamentary by-elections are bound to be the biggest sampling of voter opinion in an election for Westminster this side of the next general election.…
Politics Tech experts retrieve Boris Johnson’s pandemic WhatsApps from old phone July 21, 2023 Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages have now been retrieved from his old phone and will be handed over to the COVID inquiry unredacted, his spokesman has said. The probe into the…
Politics Johnson and Truss received £18,660 pay-outs after resigning as PM July 20, 2023 Boris Johnson and Liz Truss both received £18,660 as severance payments after they stood down as prime minister, annual accounts have shown. Both leaders quit amid mounting pressure from their…
Politics BBC ‘in touch’ with family of person at centre of Huw Edwards allegations – corporation boss July 18, 2023 BBC boss Tim Davie says the corporation has been in touch with the family of a person at the centre of allegations surrounding Huw Edwards. Speaking at a pre-arranged Lords…
Politics Johnson calls for NATO timetable for Ukraine to join alliance July 14, 2023 Boris Johnson has called for NATO to set out a clear timetable for Ukraine to join the alliance – and claimed some member nations still want to negotiate a peace…
Politics ‘No strategy’ from government to tackle China threat, MPs claim July 13, 2023 The government has “no strategy” to tackle the threat from China and has left the UK “severely handicapped” due to its “short-termist approach”, a new report has claimed. The Intelligence…
Politics Biden to meet PM in Downing Street and have tea with the King during UK visit July 10, 2023 Joe Biden will meet Rishi Sunak in Downing Street before having tea with King Charles during his visit to the UK. The US president touched down at Stansted Airport on…
Politics Home Office to launch appeal in attempt to save Rwanda policy July 6, 2023 The Home Office will today launch an appeal after a court ruled its policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The government wants to send tens of thousands…