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UK to overhaul asylum policy – will the new measures work?

Amid growing public concern over migration and a political threat from Reform UK, the Labour government has proposed sweeping reforms to the asylum and refugee system. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says the plans will address an “out of control” asylum system.

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UK looking at ‘military options’ if Russian spy ship comes closer to Britain

Defence Secretary John Healey said the Yantar’s crew had shone lasers at RAF pilots.

Evening Standard

King Charles Evicts: 'Desperate' Andrew and Fergie Reportedly Scouting 'Fortified' Homes in Switzerland

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson reportedly scout fortified homes abroad after eviction from Royal Lodge amid Epstein-linked scandal.

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British wind power hits new record as operator eyes zero carbon grid milestone

Wind turbines generated a new high of 22,711 megawatts on November 11, providing enough power for 22 million homes.

Evening Standard

New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations

The Independent UK

‘I fled Africa to safety in the UK – Starmer’s migrant crackdown means I could be sent back’

Shams Moussa says despite a change of government in his home country, he feels like an ‘alien’ – and condemned Labour’s plan to return refugees as part of a planned overhaul of the asylum system

The Independent UK

UK defense secretary warns Russia it is ready to deal with any incursions after spy ship spotted

Britain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursions into its territory

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Uk politics: Streeting defends asylum policy, but says he’s not ‘comfortable’ with forced removal of children – as it happened

Health secretary still maintains that forced removals are ‘right thing to do for the country’

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mint Turns Freddie Mercury into Currency: Rock Icon Joins Britain's Moneyed Pantheon

The Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative coin honouring Freddie Mercury, marking 40 years since Live Aid and celebrating his enduring legacy.

International Business Times UK

EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties

‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says

The Guardian - UK

This capitulation to racist rhetoric will not end well for Labour or Britain

Letters: Readers respond to Shabana Mahmood’s new proposals for asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s migration crisis: Is Labour’s crackdown targeting the right people?

IN DEPTH: As Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces a Labour revolt over her planned overhaul of the asylum system, Alex Ross looks at how effective the measures would be

The Independent UK

Labour peer accuses Shabana Mahmood of ‘using children as a weapon’ in asylum reforms

Alf Dubs, who fled from the Nazis as a child refuge, described the government’s proposals as ‘shabby’ after the Home Office said it could deport children of failed asylum seekers

The Independent UK

MI5 warns lawmakers that Chinese spies are trying to reach them via LinkedIn

Britain's domestic intelligence agency has warned lawmakers that Chinese spies are reaching out to them via recruitment headhunters

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Energy price cap in Great Britain expected to fall in January – but higher bills loom

Cap on dual-fuel bills forecast to decrease by £22 to the equivalent of £1,733 a year for a typical household

Evening Standard

Britain's biggest pub group considering selling 1,000 sites

Stonegate, which owns the Slug and Lettuce brand, needs to raise revenue

The Independent UK

Britain's Royal Mint issues special Freddie Mercury coin in tribute to the Queen front man

Britain's Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design

The Independent UK

Wildcats could make a return to woodlands in south-west England

Wildcats, historically referred to as ‘woodcats’ due to their strong presence in woodlands, are Britain’s only remaining native cat species and are ‘critically endangered’

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The Independent UK

The Home Secretary’s asylum reform plans explained – and how it’s similar to the Danish system

The reforms are aimed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants and to simplify their removal from the UK

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood puts the signs up: Britain is full. No blacks, no dogs, no Irish

We had always given sanctuary to those who needed it, she said, only now we would kick them out as soon as possible

The Guardian - UK

‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton

Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger gather in Leicester Square as a new bronze marks 30 years of the diary-writing everywoman who redefined the romcom heroine

The Independent UK

Labour is at a crossroads on illegal migration

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Many are rightly uneasy about the home secretary’s draconian proposals for migration – but if overhauling our policy is what it takes to restore faith in the asylum system, Britain will be richer for it

The Independent UK

‘Splitting tickets’ can halve the cost of Christmas train trips

Exclusive: Independent rail retailers can exploit anomalies in the fares system, saving passengers money

The Independent UK

I rode Britain’s ‘best wifi-connected train’ – this is my verdict

Homes Under The Hammer has never looked or sounded better – at least on a train. Speeding at 125mph through sunlit Berkshire on an intercity express to London Paddington, BBC One’s daytime favourite cuts through loud and clear.

Evening Standard

Which countries are illegal migrants coming from as Home Office issues visa ban threat?

Here are the most common nationalities of migrants coming to the UK both legally and illegally, those applying for asylum and those currently in prison

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