Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
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UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Exchange of Fire
An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded eight, officials confirm. The clash breaches a Qatar-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.
Parental phone battle after daughter's burner phone
As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.
Belarus threatens to seize 1,200 Lithuanian trucks
Belarus's authoritarian leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded by a closed border, escalating tensions with the NATO member. Read the latest on this diplomatic crisis.
US-Mexico Border Wall: A Visual Documentary
Stunning photographic essay reveals the stark reality of America's border landscape, capturing the human stories and physical barriers shaping one of the world's most controversial frontiers.
Roblox Child Safety Crisis: Parents Urged to Act
New investigation reveals how children are being exploited through Roblox's virtual currency system, with urgent calls for stronger parental controls and regulatory action.
UK's New Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme Details Revealed
The UK government reveals major update on new digital border system that will affect millions of travellers visiting Britain from 2025 onwards.
Trump plans US troops in Mexico with drone strikes on cartels
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military intervention in Mexico with American troops and drone strikes against drug cartels if re-elected, sparking diplomatic concerns.
Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis
Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Illegal migrant boasts 'I can do whatever I want' in LA
Exclusive: An illegal migrant from Mexico boasts about crossing the US border and living freely in Los Angeles, exposing glaring gaps in American immigration enforcement.
Abbott diverts asylum seekers to remote Texas border crossing
Republican Governor Greg Abbott's controversial immigration strategy redirects thousands of asylum seekers to dangerously remote border areas, overwhelming local authorities and creating humanitarian concerns.
Microsoft & Amazon win UK border digitisation contract
Exclusive: Tech giants Microsoft and Amazon Web Services win substantial Home Office contract to digitise UK border systems, replacing outdated paper-based processes with cloud technology.
UK tourist barred from US over Trump meme
A British tourist's satirical social media post referencing Donald Trump has resulted in being barred from entering the United States by Customs and Border Protection agents, raising serious questions about free speech and border control powers.
France's small boats surrender: Macron's migrant crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how French authorities are struggling to contain the Channel migrant crisis as resources stretch to breaking point, with UK border forces intercepting thousands.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Labour's 'shameful' planning gift to housebuilders
The Labour government faces fierce criticism after quietly scrapping key environmental rules for major housing developments, handing housebuilders what campaigners call a 'free pass' to bypass vital pollution controls.
North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border
In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.
Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire agreed after border clashes
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly clashes along their volatile border. The agreement comes after intensive talks between military officials from both nations.
Rafah Border Crossing Closed Indefinitely by Israel
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed until further notice, citing ongoing security threats and complicating humanitarian aid efforts.
Meta forced to let parents block AI bots from contacting kids
New UK regulations will require Meta to provide parental controls blocking AI chatbots from interacting with children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a major victory for child safety campaigners.
UK border strategy failing as migration system overwhelmed
Senior policing figures reveal critical flaws in UK border management with rising small boat crossings and visa overstayers overwhelming the system, raising serious questions about post-Brexit immigration controls.
Texas Governor Defies Federal Authority in Border Standoff
Governor Greg Abbott escalates immigration dispute with Biden administration, asserting Texas's constitutional right to self-defence in mounting border crisis.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
Chinese gang members enter US via southern border
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese nationals with criminal ties are exploiting border vulnerabilities to enter California, prompting national security concerns.
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