The United Kingdom will introduce new legal routes for refugees through expanded community sponsorship programmes and employer-backed schemes. The government said the initiative will provide safe pathways for genuine refugees while maintaining stricter controls on irregular migration. The first arrivals under the new sponsorship system are expected in autumn 2027. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced […]
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Pressure mounts on Starmer after Labour losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after Labour suffered major setbacks in recent local and regional elections, prompting growing calls within his party for him to consider stepping aside. According to reports, senior cabinet members including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have urged Starmer to consider setting […]
UK bans Al Quds Day march in London over security concerns
LONDON: The UK government has banned an annual pro-Palestinian Al Quds Day march scheduled for Sunday in London, citing concerns about potential public disorder and rising tensions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood said she approved a request from the Metropolitan Police Service to block the march marking Al […]