News – World and UK

More than 19,000 migrants have entered the UK by small boat in 2024 so far – after nearly 500 people crossed the channel on Saturday, according to Home Office figures. On August 17, 492 migrants crossed in nine boats – taking the provisional total for the year so far to 19,066. This is a 10% increase on the figure recorded last year, which was 17,346. But the latest figure is […]

Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge. Erling Haaland scored for the third season in a row on the opening weekend to hand the champions the lead in the first half, finishing smartly after a clever touch from Bernardo Silva to create the chance. After seemingly […]

A Banksy artwork at London Zoo has been removed for “safekeeping” and to allow the popular attraction to use its full entrance during its “busy summer period”. The piece, which shows a gorilla lifting up a shutter and allowing a number of birds and a seal to escape, has been replaced with a replica. A nearby sign reads “Banksy woz ere” and offers an apology to any disappointed fans of […]

Office for Students interim chairman Sir David Behan is warning the “golden age of higher education” could be over The university watchdog has declared “all options” should be on the table to fix the struggling sector, warning the “golden age of higher education” could be over. Office for Students (OFS) interim chairman Sir David Behan said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled […]

The Duke and Duchess were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena The Duchess of Sussex wore a “big smile” as she and the Duke of Sussex visited a music school during their tour of Colombia. Harry and Meghan were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena, the second largest […]

John Healey says Ukraine’s right to self-defence includes carrying out operations inside Russia The UK “should be proud” of British weapons being used by Ukraine, despite the country’s incursion into Russia, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. Mr Healey said Ukraine’s right to self-defence includes carrying out operations inside Russia, as long as they are compliant with international law. Ukrainian troops have been in the Kursk border region of Russia since August 6 in a […]

The blaze at the historic building in London on Saturday is now being investigated Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place into the fire with the main venue closed “until further notice”. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless artwork including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait showing him with a bandaged […]

A newspaper is reporting they've been told they won't be needed from November The King is to axe the Duke of York’s security team, according to reports. Andrew’s private security have been privately funded by Charles after he lost publicly-funded police protection in 2022. According to The Sun on Sunday, members of the security detail have been told their services will not be needed from November. A palace insider told the […]

Yvette Cooper wants the Home Office to understand the evidence about what works to disrupt and divert people away from extremist views Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and to “kickstart” a new approach to fighting extremism. The Home Office has commissioned a “rapid sprint” to drive a new practical approach to countering extremism. The project is being carried out to provide […]