Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
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CDC ends universal hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation
The CDC has formally dropped its blanket recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, advising individualised decisions for low-risk infants. Discover the implications.
Migration could hit 300,000 by 2030, adviser warns
The UK's net migration could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, a key government adviser predicts, as overseas student and worker numbers rebound. Read the full analysis.
Labour's immigration plans could cost UK £710m
Keir Starmer warned that raising salary thresholds for foreign workers could cost the UK economy up to £710m. Read the full analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee.
Asylum Seekers Pose Lifetime Fiscal Burden, Report Finds
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more nations
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
Deportations of foreign criminals rocket by 75%
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.
Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution
Japan has ended its megaquake advisory for the northeast coast one week after a magnitude 7.5 quake. Officials warn the risk remains. Stay prepared with the latest updates.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
US vaccine advisors drop universal hepatitis B birth shot
A federal committee has voted to end the recommendation that all US newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine on day one, sparking outcry from public health leaders. Read the full story.
US Ends Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
CDC Panel Votes to Stop Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns
A US health panel has voted to end the decades-old practice of vaccinating all newborns against Hepatitis B within 24 hours of birth. The new guidance recommends consultation and a delayed start.
CDC panel delays hepatitis B vaccine vote for newborns
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
US panel debates ending newborn hepatitis B vaccine mandate
A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.
US Panel May Drop Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
RFK Jr Panel to Vote on Delaying Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
UK net migration drops 69% in dramatic shift
Official figures reveal UK net migration fell 69% to 204,000, creating political challenges for Labour as sectors like social care face recruitment crises. Discover the real story.
45-Car Pileup Halts Indiana Holiday Traffic
A massive 45-vehicle pileup on Interstate 70 in Indiana brought traffic to a standstill for six hours. The crash, caused by hazardous winter weather, serves as a stark warning for drivers.
TGI Fridays UK for sale weeks after takeover
The future of TGI Fridays' 49 UK restaurants is uncertain as the chain is put up for sale just weeks after a recent acquisition. 2,000 jobs are at risk.
Forever chemicals found in Maine's wild turkeys
Hunters in Maine warned not to eat wild turkeys after dangerous PFAS chemicals discovered. Learn about the growing contamination crisis affecting wildlife across the US.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
Final Demand's 13-length Navan win boosts Cheltenham odds
Willie Mullins' Final Demand delivered a flawless debut over fences with a dominant 13-length victory at Navan, shortening to 6-4 for the Brown Advisory Novice Chase at Cheltenham. Read the full analysis.
Lake Tahoe water contaminated with feces - boil order issued
Emergency boil-water advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area after dangerous fecal bacteria detected in water supply, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
Hong Kong warns against Bangkok travel after shooting
Hong Kong authorities warn citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after deadly shopping mall shooting raises safety concerns across Southeast Asia.
Jamaica hurricane emergency: UK tourists must leave now
The Jamaican government has declared a nationwide state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa intensifies toward Category 4 status. UK tourists are being urgently evacuated with immediate flight arrangements underway.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
ASIO chief warns of foreign agents in Australia
Australia's spy chief warns of sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting politicians, media, and community groups in an urgent national security briefing.
Cruise ships reroute from Suez Canal over security fears
Major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean and MSC are diverting voyages away from the Suez Canal due to security concerns, forcing itinerary changes and longer journeys for Mediterranean and Middle East cruises.
Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis
Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.
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