Asylum decisions taken by the Home Office have fallen by 18% since December, new analysis shows
Asylum decisions have fallen by 18 per cent since December, according to an analysis conducted by the Home Office, revealing the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March.
UK government's £7 billion Energy Cost Relief program uplifts businesses
The energy cost relief program benefits majority of UK businesses, extending assistance to non-standard customers with license-exempt suppliers.
The UK will lead on limiting the dangers of artificial intelligence, says PM Rishi Sunak
The UK will lead on "guard rails" to limit the dangers of AI, says Rishi Sunak, signalling that the government may seek to adopt a more cautious approach to the development of AI.
Children in England are best readers in the Western world, new study suggests
According to a new study, children in England are better at reading than anywhere else in the Western world.
Just Stop Oil protest for the second time in 48 hours after UK Government's Public Order Act returns
Just Stop Oil marches continue in London after more than 20 protestors were arrested on Wednesday, to show their defiance against the new anti-protest legislation.
First-ever undercover footage in UK slaughterhouse shows stunned pigs before slaughter
The killing of pigs using the CO2 stunning method has increased to 88 per cent in 2023 as the first-ever undercover UK investigation inside a pig abattoir exposes the "utterly inhumane" suffering of pigs.
King Charles III's coronation is expected to cost taxpayers around £250m
Amid the cost-of-living crisis and public servants striking for increased wages, the Coronation of King Charles is expected to cost UK taxpayers over £250m.
Study shows unequal opportunities between urban and rural areas in the UK
A new study reveals the constraints on opportunity for young people in rural and coastal areas compared to urban and sub-urban areas, showing the mission to "level up" the UK is far from over.
Broken ceasefire during Sudan crisis forces UK government to evacuate British nationals
According to the Sudanese Doctors Union, only 23 of the 78 hospitals in the capital remain operational. Meanwhile, the UK makes plans to evacuate British diplomats.
Internet activity rockets in response to Just Stop Oil protest at the World Championship Snooker
Just Stop Oil environmental protestors disrupted the World Snooker Championship on Monday, causing a spike in internet search terms pertaining to the incident.
UK government's updated Net Zero Strategy welcomed by finance industry
The Government's updated Net Zero Strategy, which now recognises the key role played by UK-based professional bodies, has been welcomed by the finance industry.
Mixed responses to the UK government making 'failure to prevent fraud' a criminal offence
Making the failure to prevent fraud a criminal offence is welcomed as a landmark in fighting financial crime, yet essential work remains on the UK government's to-do list.
UK Government announces £150 million investment into new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy
As part of its Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, the UK government has announced an investment package worth £150 million with commitments to 5G adoption and the development of 6G that will boast digital connectivity across the country.
The Department of Education and UK government regulators accused of 'throttling online learning at birth'
Online learning technologies have experienced a spectacular soar over recent years. However, the UK government still believe that in-class teaching is the appropriate way to move forward.
UK government admits to no evidence over economic migrants assertions
The UK government admits to having no evidence to back up claims of boat travellers being economic migrants and to throwing away 318 tonnes of subsidised food.
'Swap to stop' scheme will give 1 million smokers free vape kits
Up to £400 will also be offered to pregnant women, as part of a package of measures in England that the 'swap to stop' scheme will implement.
UK government 'kicking the plastic can down a polluted road', says climate expert
Climate expert, Steve Hynd, believes the UK government's refusal to end plastic waste exports in the next four years is a big mistake.
UK govt 'in negotiations' after three British men held in Afghanistan
Media reports have identified the men as charity medic Kevin Cornwell, 53, the unnamed manager of a hotel for aid workers and YouTube star Miles Routledge.
Business groups urge UK government to unleash an export boom
A new report shows if UK exports had rebounded as strongly as Germany's following the pandemic, it would be exporting $111 billion more than is currently the case.
How the UK government anti-drug abuse programs will benefit everyone
Eradicating drug use completely is impossible, but the UK government can do much to minimise the amount that reaches the streets. Businesses are suffering and families are being torn apart.
Gary Lineker: BBC's 'MOTD' pundits, commentators refuse to work in support of suspended presenter
"Match of the Day" is a a football show in the UK, which has been airing since 1964.
UK government aims to transform Britain into the next Silicon Valley and tech superpower
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".
Chinese-owned British Steel says plans 260 job cuts
Responding to the planned job cuts, the Conservative government expressed its disappointment.
UK firms need to overhaul their thinking on older workers, according to recruitment firm
Recruitment firm, Robert Half, has cautioned that the UK could face the same skills challenge in the next few years without an overhaul of skills development.
Afghan journalists win case against UK Government over relocation
Eight Afghan journalists who worked for the BBC broadcaster won a legal challenge on Monday against Britain's refusal to relocate them from Afghanistan, which they said put them at high risk of being killed by the Taliban rulers.
Apprenticeships announcement failed to meet full endorsement from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded to the government's announcement by the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, regarding young people who will be able to use UCAS to search for apprenticeships.
Male sex offender wants to be known as a woman, asks jail authorities for make up
A 50-year-old man who is in prison for the rape of a care worker has requested to be known as a woman and be transferred to a women's prison.
Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office denied the UK government was split on the emotive issue.
Sharing Netflix passwords is against the law, says UK government
The UK government has clarified that sharing passwords for streaming services such as Netflix is illegal as it violates copyright laws.
CBI urges the UK government to act decisively on energy bill scheme
The CBI has urged the UK government to clarify its position on the energy bill scheme and explore policy reforms in tackling the rising energy bills.