Birmingham Times
Birmingham Times
UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April. The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the ground to Rwanda, pioneering a […]
The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects. From September, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education, as part […]
38 million hours of police time could be saved under a plan supported by the government, as the drive continues to free up officers’ time so they can focus on keeping our streets safe. In its response to the Policing Productivity Review, commissioned by the Home Office and published last autumn, the government has set […]
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic. The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary has confirmed today (22 April 2024). Defra intend to bring forward the legislation for England ahead of summer recess, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and […]
Under the new offence, those who create these horrific images without consent face a criminal record and an unlimited fine. If the image is then shared more widely offenders could be sent to jail. The new law will mean that if someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake, even if they have no intent to share […]
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 […]
