Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel. I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel. These strikes risk inflaming tensions and destabilising the region. Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard. The UK […]
UK rental inflation has slowed to 7.8%, down from 11% a year ago – the lowest rate for two years – with the average UK rent now at £1,223per month, the latest Q1 Rental Market Report from property website Zoopla reveals. The rental market remains locked in an imbalance between supply and demand which is […]
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Bradford have named a man who is wanted on suspicion of the offence. Police are appealing for members of the public to report any sightings of Habibur Masum, 25, who is from the Oldham area. He is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman […]
New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers. Some UK airports are to be given more time to install security technology that could spell an end to tiny toiletries, with serious financial penalties planned for those who fail to meet the new deadlines. First […]
My constituent will be extending their spouse/partner visa on or after 11 April – will the £29,000 threshold apply to them, or only to first-time visa applicants? Only to first-time applicants. A Government spokesperson initially said the higher threshold would apply to visa extensions, but the Home Office announced on 21 December that it would […]
11.5 million Self Assessment customers submitted their tax returns by the 31 January deadline A record-breaking 11.5 million taxpayers submitted their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2022 to 2023 tax year by midnight on 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals. More than 12.1 million taxpayers were expected to file a tax return […]
The minimum income normally required to sponsor someone for a spouse/partner visa will rise in stages to £18,600 per year to £29,000 and ultimately around £38,700. In a bid to reshape immigration policy, Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled a comprehensive “five-point plan” aimed at reducing immigration and recalibrating visa regulations. The plan, initially outlined on […]
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the Prime Minister has announced […]
Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union have announced plans to take strike action from Thursday, February 8, to Sunday, February 11, 2024. The strike action is in response to measures undertaken by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) aimed at reducing driving test waiting times for […]
New figures show applications to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme in December jumped by 49% compared to the same month in 2022. More people are taking advantage of increased heat pump grants with applications having risen by almost 50% compared to last year. New figures released show the number of people applying through the government’s […]