New April 2026 Visa & Transit Rules Poster Released
Late on 20 April the UK Home Office’s Carriers Liaison Section uploaded a revised **“UK Visa Requirements” poster**…
Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report | Police
Black children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than…
Rising flood risk puts spotlight on UK’s Flood Insurance Directory
Since going live, it has supported more than 35,000 households in their search for flood insurance, with enquiries…
Cornwall Council says it will listen to concerns over weedkiller
Tuesday’s motion was advisory, meaning cabinet is not legally obliged to act on it. Demonstrations were held outside…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for UK and 90 Other Nationalities From 60 to 30 Days
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and foreign-minister-designate Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced on 21 April that Bangkok will **halve the visa-exempt…
Preston Davey trial hears baby was ‘gorgeous, alert and happy’ before living with adoptive dads
Preston’s medical records were shown to the jury at Preston Crown Court 18:54, 21 Apr 2026Updated 19:03, 21…
UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference
UK and France convene military planners to advance multinational mission to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Over 30 nations expected to attend the conference at UK’s Permanent Joint Headquarters in…
Olly Robbins’ account of Mandelson vetting piles pressure on Keir Starmer | Peter Mandelson
The civil servant sacked by Keir Starmer has given a devastating account of his government, saying Downing Street…
Examining Racial Disparities in Health Care
This post was co-authored by Suliana Beraki and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. My sister’s experience of terminal illness…
Bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco clears UK parliament | Smoking
A bill banning anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK has completed its progress through…
PMEL-coauthored research receives UK nomination for the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize
NOAA/Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)-coauthored research article wins United Kingdom’s National Champion award and is shortlisted for the…
‘Plain as day’ man found dead in Forest Bank cell needed help, inquest hears
Jake O’Brien, from Altrincham, died on November 12, 2024 after being found in his cell at Forest Bank…