‘Huge overhaul’ of UK’s asylum system to be announced

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Home secretary says she will make ‘no apology’ for tougher rules when she sets out new plan for immigration. Priti Patel will set out new plan for immigration on Wednesday. – Luke Dray / Stringer via Getty Images The home … Read More

Boris Johnson takes ‘full responsibility’ for response to pandemic but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Hannah McKay/PA) The UK could see another 50,000 deaths from coronavirus, a scientist advising the Government has warned, as the Prime Minister said he was “deeply sorry” for every life lost. Boris Johnson insisted he … Read More

Channel migrants ‘should be returned to France’

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Migrants intercepted by Border Force are usually bought to Dover where they can apply for asylum – PA Media Migrants who cross the Channel in small boats should be returned to France before they can apply for asylum, the former … Read More

Threat from extremists carrying out UK terror attacks ‘growing’, says Patel

Home secretary Priti Patel. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire The threat from radicalized extremists planning and carrying out terror attacks on their own is growing, Home Secretary Priti Patel warned as she paid tribute to the victims of Saturday’s stabbing in … Read More

Coronavirus: 100,000 may already be infected, experts warn

UK government urged to reassure public that NHS is ready for cases within days. UK authorities have faced criticism over the time taken to track down recent arrivals from Wuhan. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA About 100,000 people could be infected with … Read More

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part time to Canada

FILE – In this Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 file photo, Britain’s Prince William, left, and Prince Harry arrive for an event at the memorial garden in Kensington Palace, London. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is set to hold face-to-face talks Monday, … Read More

Brexit tears through UK’s political landscape

LONDON — The perpetual Brexit revolution rolls on. After yet another night of unexpected electoral drama, each and every side of the never-ending Brexit debate — leave now, leave somehow or leave never — was quick out of the blocks … Read More

The EU believes Theresa May’s government could soon collapse

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Reuters/Toby Melville EU figures are reportedly preparing for Theresa May’s government to collapse this year. Brussels is worried about the chaos that would be caused by a change in leadership or another election. Priti Patel resigned last night for holding unauthorised … Read More