Migrants could avoid deportation because of “soft” new sentencing guidelines that will “blow a hole in border enforcement”. The highly-criticised Sentencing Council has told judges to consider sentences far softer than the maximum penalty allowed by law for immigration offences. Foreign criminals are eligible for deportation if they are sentenced to 12 months behind bars. … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to bill British households and businesses an extra £36 billion as tax freezes and a rise in employers’ National Insurance take effect in the coming days. A rise in stamp duty is also set to dent Brits’ wallets as Ms Reeves prepares to deliver the Spring Statement on Wednesday, while businesses have called the tax … Read more
Actor Idris Elba has emerged as Labour’s top choice to replace Sir Sadiq Khan as London Mayor, according to a Labour insider. The 52-year-old star, best known for playing detective John Luther in the hit BBC series, is being eyed by Labour bosses as a potential candidate for City Hall. Elba, who was born and … Read more
Dame Esther Rantzen is too poorly to end her life at Dignitas, her daughter says. The terminally ill presenter, 84, has tirelessly campaigned to legalise assisted dying since receiving a lung cancer diagnosis in 2023. But in a heartbreaking update, her daughter Rebecca Wilcox has revealed her mum is too unwell to travel to the Swiss clinic. She told … Read more
Reform UK could upend British politics and enter Downing Street if pessimism with the two main parties persists, research suggests. The shock projection follows what many pollsters regard as an astonishing run for the insurgent party after it came second to Labour in 98 constituencies at the General Election last year. Despite only securing five … Read more
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett has asked Sir Keir Starmer to deport foreign criminals and illegal immigrants through deals with designated “safe” countries. The move would override the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) which has been criticised for preventing effective border control. The ex-Labour MP said the prime minister should consider adopting the approach … Read more
A Hertfordshire school has been scolded after the parents of a nine-year-old pupil were arrested and held in police cells for 11 hours after complaining about the school in a WhatsApp group. The couple were arrested in front of their crying children before being taken to Stevenage police station. After a five-week investigation, Hertfordshire Constabulary … Read more
Paul O’Grady thanked his fans for their support just 20 minutes before he died. The TV presenter passed away on March 28 2023 after suffering sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. Now, his widower André Portasio has shared a video message on the second anniversary of his death in which Paul spoke out … Read more
A stunning 300-year-old, four star country resort has been used to house migrants, as locals fume they soon will outnumber the village’s entire population. Dundrum House Hotel has been at the centre of controversy for months with it being closed to paying guests. Groups of furious protesters have pitched up around the grounds with hope of … Read more
The average price of a pint is set to soar over £5 for the very first time and the British Beer and Pub Association said this is due to the impact of Rachel Reeves’s Budget. The price of a pint is set to increase by 21p, the BBPA said, making the average price of a pint go … Read more