New data from the U.K. government showed applications surged in the first three months of this year, which some analysts attributed to the political climate in the United States.
Author: Lizzie Dearden
Short of Prison Space, U.K. Will Adopt U.S. Model of Time Off for Good Conduct
The British government said criminals could earn earlier release under a new program to cut the prison population, citing Texas as an inspiration.
Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court
The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.
Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
UK Antiques Show Expert Admits Selling Art to Suspected Hezbollah Financier
Oghenochuko Ojiri, an art dealer who appeared on the popular BBC show “Bargain Hunt,” appeared in a London court on Friday.
2 Men Found Guilty of Felling UK’s Sycamore Gap Tree
Two men were found guilty Friday of felling the famous tree in northern England, bringing some closure to a baffling crime that had saddened and mystified the nation.
4 Lessons for Trump From the UK’s Failed Rwanda Migrant Deportation Deal
The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience.
Reform UK Surges as Conservatives Lose Seats: 4 Local Elections Takeaways
Britain’s two main parties suffered significant losses in municipal and mayoral votes as Reform U.K., a right-wing populist party, surged ahead.
Prince Harry Says He Would ‘Love Reconciliation’ With Royal Family
In a BBC interview, Harry said he didn’t know how long King Charles, who has cancer, had left to live, and he expressed a desire to make peace with his family.
Trans Women Banned From Competing in Women’s Soccer in England
The Football Association, the national governing body, said that it had changed its policy as a result of a ruling last month by the British Supreme Court.