Human rights groups have urged Britain not to copy Italy’s approach in trying to reduce the number of migrants arriving on its shores.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Rome this week to learn more about its success in tackling migration, as a surge of people arrive on small boats across the English Channel.
Authorities in Britain are trying to find out the cause of the violent far-right protests that broke out earlier this month in different cities and towns throughout the country. Some blame the problem to simple racism and fake news that spreads on social media, while others claim that deeper social and economic forces are at work.
After years of court battles and political wrangling, British legislators on Monday passed legislation that the government thinks would enable it to deport asylum seekers who come across the English Channel in small boats and send them to Rwanda for processing. The dangers of the migrant crossings were underlined within hours of the law’s passage
For many people, Christmas is a time of cheer and family get together, but for many elderly people, it’s also one of the loneliest days of the year.Age UK, a nonprofit group that deals with ageism and issues affecting this population, says people can take small steps to help.
Over 2,000 churches of various denominations in Britain have closed in the past ten years. As reported by Umberto Aguiar from London, while many have been demolished, some are finding new life and being used for purposes other than religious ones.
Authorities in Hong Kong last week offered a reward of more than $128,000 for information leading to the arrest of eight exiled pro-democracy activists.Henry Ridgwell spoke with Finn Lau, one of those targeted by the reward, close to his new home in London.
King Charles the third will be crowned on May 6, and Britain is getting ready. The historic ceremony has been invited to dozens of heads of state, and millions are expected to watch it on television.
The British police are investigating a number of alleged Chinese police stations in the country as it emerged that a businessman with ties to the Communist Party’s United Front operations was photographed rubbing shoulders with then-Prime Minister Theresa May.
Britain is suffering from a labour shortage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, just like other nations in Europe. However, as they settle into their new homes, the shortage offers vital chances for the thousands of Ukrainians who have fled the fighting in their country
Following a closed meeting of the United Nations Security Council,James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, informs reporters on the situation in Myanmar