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- 1EU citizens left in limbo as UK strips post-Brexit residency status●‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status
EU citizens living in the UK say they have been left in legal limbo after the UK government stripped some people of their post-Brexit residency status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Affected residents, who say they followed all the rules, describe losing proof of their right to live and work in Britain, raising concerns among EU nationals and rights groups about errors and safeguards in the scheme.
- 2UK publishes climate crisis national security report findings●UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report
The UK government has released the findings of a national security assessment on the climate crisis, described as damning in its conclusions. The report links climate breakdown to direct risks for Britain's security and stability. Discussion centres on how serious the findings are and whether the government will act on them.
- 3Commentary urges sustained Western backing for Ukraine●Don’t let Russian aggression distract us from backing Ukraine to the hilt
A UK newspaper opinion piece argues that Russian aggression should not distract Western governments from supporting Ukraine fully and without hesitation. The article, published by The Independent, calls on allies to back Kyiv 'to the hilt', framing continued military and financial assistance as essential. It reflects an ongoing debate in Europe and the US about whether sustained support for Ukraine will hold as the war with Russia continues.
- 4EU citizens left in limbo as UK revokes post-Brexit residency status●‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status h
EU citizens living in the UK report having their settled status withdrawn under the post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme, despite following all the rules. Those affected describe being unable to work, claim benefits or travel while appealing the decisions. The Home Office says statuses can be cancelled for absences or fraud, but applicants insist they complied fully. Critics call the system's automated removals a breach of the Withdrawal Agreement's protections.
- 5Burnham pledges social care reform plan at next UK election▼UK's Burnham Pledges to Offer Social Care Reform at Next Election
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor and Labour leadership contender, has pledged to put forward a plan for social care reform at the next UK election. The commitment targets the long-standing funding crisis in England's care system, which successive governments have promised to fix but left unresolved.
- 6Liverpool demonstrators urge Labour to sanction Israel over Gaza●"Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in # Liverpool on Saturday, calling for # Labour to go further in sanctionin
Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.
- 7Claim that UK airbases for US strikes on Iran exposed Britain to attack●By allowing the #USA to use its airbases for an illegal war vs. #Iran , the #UK government opened the UK to attack. Is t
Critics are arguing that the UK government's permission for the United States to use British airbases in military action against Iran has made Britain a legitimate target for retaliation. The question being raised is whether any attack on UK soil should be seen as a direct response to that decision rather than random terrorism, and whether Iran could claim justification under international law.
- 8South Korea tax windfall may top 50 trillion won on chip boom●South Korea tax windfall could top 50 trillion won on chip boom - Yonhap
South Korea could collect more than 50 trillion won in extra tax revenue thanks to a surge in semiconductor exports, according to a Yonhap report carried by Yahoo Finance UK. The chip boom is lifting corporate profits and, with them, government receipts. The figure would give Seoul additional fiscal room at a time of budget pressure.
- 9Two big calls facing the UK chancellor ahead of the Budget●Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cklye
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam reports that the UK chancellor faces two major decisions in the run-up to the upcoming Budget. The piece examines the fiscal choices the government must weigh, a topic drawing attention as speculation builds over tax and spending plans.
- 10Faisal Islam: The two big decisions facing the chancellor●Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cklye5e40531o?at_medium
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam sets out the two major decisions the UK chancellor must make, in an analysis piece on the government's economic choices. The item highlights the fiscal dilemmas at the heart of current UK economic policy debates, as the chancellor weighs competing priorities on tax and spending.
- 11Burnham says stability in UK public finances is crucial●UK's Burnham says it is crucial to have stability in public finances
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, said it is crucial for Britain to have stability in its public finances. The remark came as concerns over borrowing and fiscal policy weigh on UK markets and the political debate, with calls for the government to reassure investors and keep debt under control.
- 12US scholars urge PM Burnham to lift Palestine Action ban●Report: Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK PM Burnham: “to end the indefensible & counter-pr
Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK Prime Minister Burnham to end the ban on Palestine Action, describing the proscription as indefensible and counter-productive. The letter characterises the group as a nonviolent direct action movement whose stated goal is to save lives and prevent genocide, and urges the government to reverse its position.
- 13UK launches home-buying scheme with 2.5% deposits●2.5% deposit, £600,000 price cap: How UK's new home-buying scheme will work
The UK government has announced a new home-buying scheme that will allow buyers to purchase properties with just a 2.5% deposit, subject to a £600,000 price cap. The initiative aims to help first-time buyers and those struggling to save for large deposits get onto the property ladder, with details now emerging on how the programme will operate.