The British justice secretary, David Lammy, announced the contentious move on Tuesday as part of an attempt to tackle a yearslong backlog in the courts.
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U.K. Budget Plan Calms Markets and Labour Faithful. Will It Appeal to Voters?
The plan presented by the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, called for spending increases and higher taxes on the wealthy and the middle class.
‘You Start Getting Desperate’: How It Feels to Be Young and Jobless in Britain
Rising youth unemployment is one of the challenges that will affect the success of the British chancellor’s economic approach as she unveils a crucial budget on Wednesday.
Even the U.K. Prime Minister Can’t Resist ‘6-7’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer egged on first graders doing the viral gesture, then apologized when told the school prohibited it. “I didn’t start it, Miss,” he said.
Even the U.K. Prime Minister Can’t Resist ‘6-7’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer egged on first graders doing the viral gesture, then apologized when told the school prohibited it. “I didn’t start it, Miss,” he said.
Even the U.K. Prime Minister Can’t Resist ‘6-7’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer egged on first graders doing the viral gesture, then apologized when told the school prohibited it. “I didn’t start it, Miss,” he said.
Denmark Offers Lessons as Europe Toughens Up on Immigration
Like other European leaders, British Labour politicians are borrowing from Denmark’s restrictive asylum policy. One of its architects cautions that “balance” is necessary.
Denmark Offers Lessons as Europe Toughens Up on Immigration
Like other European leaders, British Labour politicians are borrowing from Denmark’s restrictive asylum policy. One of its architects cautions that “balance” is necessary.
Want to Immigrate to the UK? The Government Says You Must Earn It.
The government plans to double the period needed for many legal immigrants to become permanent residents, while cutting it for higher-rate taxpayers.
Why Britain Is Embracing ‘Negative Nation Branding’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, trying to get a grip on a feverish immigration debate, is introducing a hard-line, contentious policy on refugees.