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Repair ‘social fabric’ or risk repeat of summer riots, says No 10

25 Jul 2025
Keir Starmer has warned his cabinet of growing civil unrest if urgent action isn’t taken to restore Britain’s 'fraying' social cohesion. At a recent cabinet awayday, Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner urged ministers to address…

UK foreign aid cuts to hit Africa hard

25 Jul 2025
The Government has confirmed sweeping cuts to foreign aid, reducing spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income to prioritise defence. The deepest reductions will affect Africa, particularly in vital areas such as children's education,…

Small boat people smugglers to have assets frozen and face UK ban

25 Jul 2025
The UK government has announced sweeping new sanctions targeting the global network behind small boat crossings in the Channel. Over 20 individuals and companies involved in people smuggling are expected to be named, including gang leaders,…

Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA

25 Jul 2025
A five-day strike by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England will proceed starting 25 July, following talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Government that failed to produce a resolution. Despite…