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UK

'Pay or I will kill your son': Inside the migrant slave trade to UK

An investigation has found migrants travelling to the UK through Libya are being abducted, enslaved and held for ransom by militia-run detention centres.

London crime
UK

Ethnic minorities bear brunt of violent crime as killers walk free, study finds

New research on homicides in London between 2019 and 2023 has found that minority ethnic victims, particularly black people, make up a disproportionate share of unsolved murders.

UK housing
UK

UK rolls out first phase of £10 billion housing programme

The government has announced the first £10 billion wave of a low-cost housing programme, with more than 70,000 new homes set to be built and a focus on London.

Shabana Mahmood
UK

Ignore Labour revolt over migration reforms, Mahmood told

Former home secretary Alan Johnson has urged Shabana Mahmood to ignore Labour MPs opposing her immigration reforms, warning that backing down could hurt Labour as public concern over illegal migration remains a major issue.

UK pubs
Business

Government launches business rates review for pubs and hotels

A review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales has been launched after industry groups raised concerns over high bills, with business rates expert Jerry Schurder due to report in March 2027.

Hackers
UK

Iran-linked hackers target UK power plant in cyber attack

A power plant was shut down for four days last month in a cyber attack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers, prompting the government to warn power companies.

Indian vessels
Asia

Armed pirates seize two vessels with 22 Indians on board

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia on August 17 and August 20, with pirates taking control of both vessels.

shabana-mahmood
UK

Shabana Mahmood promises fairer spread of asylum housing across UK

The home secretary has said the government will work towards a “fairer spread” of asylum accommodation across the UK, including wealthier areas, as ministers seek to ensure poorer communities do not carry most of the burden.