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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.
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.
Global warming set to break crucial 1.5C limit for first time
The world's temperature is likely to surpass the 1.5C limit for the first time, scientists predict, warning that the development of El Niño will "most likely lead to a new spike in global heating".
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.
UK interest rates raised for 12th time in a row to highest level for almost 15 years
UK interest rates have been raised for the 12th time in a row in a further attempt by the Bank of England to slow the rising cost of living, increasing the Bank's base rate from 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
Starmer revels in Sunak's election woes at PMQs
Throughout a fiery two-hour exchange with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour leader seemed revitalised by his party's success in the local elections.
Local election results show Labour on course to win majority in general election
Last night's local elections across the UK were billed as a crucial indicator of the next general election, with the Labour Party building a double-digit lead over the Conservatives.
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.
Inflation takes food prices nearly 9% higher than this time last year
Just when it looked like we reached a turning point in the fight against inflation, figures from last-month show its impacts are still biting retailers. Inflation has taken food prices 8.9% higher than this time last year.
Rishi Sunak under fire for disclosing details of probe into wife's interest in firm
The troubles for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak do not seem to be coming to an end anytime soon.
FDA demands independent inquiry into bullying following Raab's resignation
The FDA union claim that the problem of ministerial bullying is bigger than Raab. However, in his resignation letter, Raab has pushed back against the investigation into his conduct.
Recent report reveals only one in 40 UK companies adopt net zero targets
Only one in 40 UK companies have fully adopted the most challenging "gold standard" targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR has revealed.
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.
PM Rishi Sunak wants UK to get rid of 'anti-math' mindset
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to get rid of the mindset that says it is "OK to be bad at math." The Prime Minister wants to make it compulsory for students to study some form of math until the age of 18.
New Illegal Migration Bill "incompatible" with European Convention on Human Rights
The government's newly-proposed Illegal Migration Bill may be "incompatible" with The European Convention on Human Rights, according to an immigration expert.
PM Rishi Sunak gets into trouble with law enforcement over his dog
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has often landed himself in hot water, either through his words or his actions.
Rishi Sunak 'Windsor Framework' did the impossible - but is it enough?
'Windsor Framework' marks a new chapter for UK-EU relations but DUP support remains uncertain.
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".
UK PM Rishi Sunak's wife jets off on luxury holiday in Goa
Akshata Murty was recently photographed vacationing in Goa with her daughters and billionaire Indian parents
What is happening with the Bounce Back Loan Scheme?
Reports estimate £4.3 billion was been written off as being lost to fraudsters since the start of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
IBT Editorial: There's still no money left
Both the Conservatives and Labour have spent decades racking up debt for the next generation to somehow pay off.
Rishi Sunak apologises for not wearing seatbelt, police 'looking into' matter
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been forced to issue an apology after a video of him not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car went viral on the internet.
Rishi Sunak wants to make math compulsory for UK students until 18
The UK government is planning to make it compulsory for students to study some form of math until the age of 18.
Gavin Williamson told civil servant to 'slit your throat' in fresh allegations
UK Cabinet Office Minister Sir Gavin Williamson allegedly asked a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" when he was serving as defence secretary.
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman calls migrants seeking asylum an 'invasion'
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has come under fire for her derogatory remarks on migrants.
UK PM contender Rishi Sunak performs cow worship in London
British prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak was seen performing a "Gau Puja" (cow worship) in London last weekend.
Rishi Sunak says he doesn't have working class friends in old video
Indian-origin British politician has come under fire for a 2001 video wherein he goes on to claim that he did not have any working-class friends.