Labour to grant settled status only to working migrants September 29, 2025 The UK government will only grant settled status rights to working migrants under radical plans drawn up by Labour’s Shabana Mahmood. In a speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Mahmood will tell an audience of activists that the government will tighten its indefinite leave to remain rights, which allow migrants to gain settled [...]
Labour say manifesto stands ‘today’ as Reeves ducks VAT hike September 29, 2025 The Chancellor would not rule out fresh rises to VAT ahead of her speech to Labour Party Conference later today, when pressed on the issue by LBC’s Nick Ferrari this morning. Asked whether Brits could face increases to the retail levy, Reeves said: “You’ll know we made those commitments in our manifesto, and those commitments [...]
From McGregor to the final three: The battle for Ireland’s highest office September 29, 2025 In less than a month, voters across Ireland will head to the polls to choose their next President, as the current officeholder, Michael D. Higgins, completes his final term. Unlike in France or the United States, Ireland’s presidency is largely ceremonial. The President serves as the head of state, while the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) [...]
Government pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to get Britain building September 27, 2025 The construction of three new towns will begin before the next election, the Housing Secretary will pledge at Labour’s party conference. The Government will “do whatever it takes to get Britain building”, Steve Reed is expected to tell Labour members on the opening day of the party’s annual gathering in Liverpool. Work on 12 new [...]
‘I was really impressed with the spacious design of Square Roots Shared Ownership homes’ September 26, 2025 Miguel, 35, from Spain who moved to London in 2013“With my rent due to increase, I felt it was definitely time to buy my own home and get on the property ladder. I really wanted to remain living in Kingston and was delighted to discover that by using the Shared Ownership scheme, I could afford [...]
Inside the L&Q Homes Shared Ownership properties at Barking Riverside September 26, 2025 Aisha, 25, moved to Barking Riverside with L&Q Homes in 2025“I’d love to think that more and more Gen Zs are looking to step onto the property ladder but I am fully aware that without schemes like Shared Ownership, it’s just not possible. It’s getting even harder in the current climate, where it feels like [...]
Inside Hyde New Homes Shared Ownership properties September 26, 2025 Kingsley, 34, is buying this year with Hyde New Homes“I’ve been living with my dad and saving hard. I put money into a Lifetime ISA and was able to build up a deposit. Buying a home outright down here just isn’t realistic unless you’re earning a lot more than I am right now but Shared [...]
Women’s Rugby World Cup has shown ROI potential of women’s sport September 26, 2025 On Saturday afternoon 82,000 fans will pack into Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. A fully professional England Red Roses team will win their first title in a decade if they’re able to overcome a Canada side who were forced to crowdfund more than £500,000 just to get to the World [...]
White House to stop any effort attempting to ban Israel from World Cup September 25, 2025 The White House will look to stop “any effort” attempting to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States. A United Nations advisory panel this week urged both Fifa and Uefa to suspend Israel from competitive international football, and club teams from competition, due to the conflict in [...]
Code of conduct for IT professionals would help gain public trust in AI September 25, 2025 Billions of investment in AI will do little while the public remains suspicious of the tech. A public register for IT professionals could help address this, writes Emma McGuigan.