Farage pledges five-year asylum suspension under a Reform government
Nigel Farage has announced plans to suspend asylum grants for five years if Reform wins power, alongside measures targeting pending cases and refugee resettlement.
Farage says children would not be exempt under Reform’s proposed asylum crackdown, according to live reporting.
Nigel Farage has announced plans to suspend asylum grants for five years if Reform wins power, alongside measures targeting pending cases and refugee resettlement.
The IFS estimates that protecting departmental budgets and raising defence spending could require around £35bn in tax rises or benefit cuts.
Andy Burnham promises to disclose his dealings with Manchester City during his time as mayor, following opposition pressure. The club is appealing financial-rule findings.
Andy Burnham says he received confirmation of Russian interference after entering Downing Street. He has not disclosed the supporting evidence or established an effect on the result.
Wes Streeting reaffirms Britain’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urges unity between allies after Donald Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new leader.
Wes Streeting reaffirmed UK defensive assistance after the Riyadh airport attack. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
Best for Britain argues that UK accession could take less than five years from application. The assessment is not a government decision or an agreed EU timetable.
Police reported 20 arrests during Saturday’s London demonstration, including over alleged criminal damage and protest-condition breaches. Charges have not been confirmed.
The Government is broadening its floods taskforce to cover drought, with more than 50 organisations due to meet on 14 October. Funding commitments remain existing allocations.
MOD and QinetiQ launch Project Safari to improve access to testing facilities. A Hebrides agreement covers initial design work for expanded hypersonic testing.
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