UK Government's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Bolsters Global Security with Record Investments
The CSSF, led by the Cabinet Office, addresses threats to UK national security emanating from overseas, focusing on conflict, transnational threats and hostile state activities.
UK PM Says Controversial Rwanda Plan Is 'Will Of The People'
Rishi Sunak on Thursday urged members of the UK's unelected upper chamber of parliament to pass his contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda, insisting it was "the will of the people".
UK's Sunak Survives Knife-edge Vote As Rwanda Bill Clears Commons
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak survived a key test of his leadership Wednesday, fending off right-wing rebels to win a crunch parliamentary vote on his contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda.
UK's Sunak Battles Rebels Over Rwanda Migrant Law
UK leader Rishi Sunak fought to quell growing dissent within his ruling party Tuesday over his plan to send migrants to Rwanda, testing his authority with a general election on the horizon.
Boris Johnson Joins Tory Rebels Demanding Amendments To Rwanda Bill
The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.
Conservatives On Course For Worst Electoral Defeat Since 1997, New Poll Suggests
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
Five Die Trying To Cross Channel To UK In Freezing Cold
Five migrants died and a sixth was in a critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain from northern France in freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Bird Flu Causes Mass Deaths In Fur And Elephant Seal Populations Near Antarctica
Just last week, authorities confirmed that a polar bear in Alaska died after contracting bird flu.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
UK Party Leaders Kick Off General Election Year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
First Case Of Polar Bear Death Due To Bird Flu Confirmed In Alaska
The experts fear that more polar bears may have fallen prey to the disease.
'Make Britain Great': Right-wing Upstarts Threaten UK Tories
A fringe right-wing political party founded by the eurosceptic populist Nigel Farage is once again posing a headache for Britain's ruling Conservatives before this year's general election.
Refugees Are 'Left Destitute On Our Streets' After Receiving Status, Says Charity
Recent data exposes the new Home Office policies for increasing the number of homeless refugees in UK cities by more than 80 per cent.
120,000 Minors Crossed Darien Gap Last Year In Bid To Reach US
Record numbers of migrants crossing the hostile Darien gap jungle in 2023 included 120,000 minors, the Panama government said Monday.
EU Face Backlash After Announcing New Accelerated Asylum System
After years of negotiations regarding the EU's Migrant Pact, the member-states have struck a deal that will see children having their fingerprints taken.
Blinken Seeks Way Forward In Mexico On Migration Surge
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Wednesday in Mexico in hopes of tackling surging migration, which has become a major political headache for President Joe Biden as he enters an election year.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Apologises For Joke About Spiking Wife's Drink
The "joke" did not go down well with internet users, some of his colleagues, and opposition leaders.
Influx Of Migrants At US-Mexico Border Poses Conundrum For Biden
US border patrol and several states have found themselves overwhelmed lately, lacking resources to manage the thousands of migrants arriving from Mexico every day.
EU Agrees 'Historic' Reform Of Asylum Laws
The EU on Wednesday agreed to an overhaul of its asylum system that includes more border detention centres and speedier deportations, prompting migrant charities to slam the changes as "dangerous".
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.
Italy, UK Leaders Unite On Migration, Agree Tunisia Deal
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Italian premier Giorgia Meloni's approach to tackling illegal migration Saturday, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia.
UK PM Sunak Says Open To Tweaking Rwanda Bill
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he was open to toughening up his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, which has divided his ruling Conservative party.
UN Criticism Of UK Rwanda Plan Incomprehensible: Minister
As Britain pushes forward with controversial plans to send migrants to Rwanda, a UK government minister voiced "amazement" Wednesday at the criticism it has drawn from the United Nations.
UK PM Sunak Wins Leadership Test Over Rwanda Plan... For Now
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday faced down rebels in his ruling Conservative party by winning a knife-edge parliamentary vote on his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
French Parliament Rejects Macron's Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Monday voted down a flagship immigration bill of President Emmanuel Macron's government, prompting his high-profile interior minister to offer to resign over the "failure".
UK's Sunak Faces Key Test Over Rwanda Migrant Policy Vote
UK leader Rishi Sunak faces the riskiest week of his premiership, with lawmakers gathering Monday to decide whether to back his flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Refugee Charities Call Sunak's Emergency Rwanda Treaty 'Cruel And Nasty'
After ignoring two unlawful rulings, the UK Government implemented an emergency Rwanda Treaty "to ensure our plan cannot be stopped".
New Migration Requirements Are Pushing Women And Small Businesses Out Of The UK
Women, children and small businesses are bearing the brunt of the government's new anti-immigration strategies, according to experts.
Home Office Reveals The Government Paid Rwanda A Further £100m This Year
The substantial payment was made in April of this year, the Home Office's top civil servant said in a letter to MPs, after £140m had already been sent to the African nation.