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.
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.
The Trump administration's expanded travel restrictions impact 16 African countries the most, with muted official reactions but concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout. Read the full analysis.
US senators unite to demand toy companies explain safety measures for AI products aimed at young children, following reports of inappropriate content. Read the full investigation.
As the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files are finally released, a stark question emerges: why have only British figures faced consequences? The world watches for US accountability.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA's 15th administrator. The SpaceX ally vows to accelerate US efforts to beat China back to the Moon.
Donald Trump will deliver a live address from the White House tonight, laying out his agenda for the year ahead. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates and analysis.
President Trump appears to confirm FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will leave his role, suggesting a return to broadcasting. Get the latest on this US politics development.
The US Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to more companies in a bid to boost revenue. Contracts to be awarded in 2026. Read the latest.
The Guardian has issued corrections on solar radiation modification figures and the date of the US Capitol riot. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
Tucker Carlson claims Donald Trump will declare war on Venezuela in a televised address, sparking market turmoil and global condemnation. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Over 38 minor tremors have struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone in a month, reviving fears of a catastrophic earthquake in America's Midwest. Scientists warn the region is overdue for a major disaster.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
State Republican parties are aggressively promoting postal ballots for the 2026 midterms, directly contradicting Donald Trump's long-standing crusade against the practice. Discover the strategic split.
Two separate near collisions involving US Air Force refuelling tankers near Venezuela have prompted urgent investigations. Pilots reported dangerously close encounters, with one tanker's transponder switched off.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.
Danone U.S. recalls So Delicious Dairy Free ice cream pints over potential foreign material contamination. Consumers urged to discard affected products or seek a refund.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' incendiary Vanity Fair interview reveals deep cabinet divisions as economic woes mount for Americans. Analysis of the fallout and public discontent.
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio pledges $75 million to fund Trump Accounts for 300,000 Connecticut children. Learn how this new savings initiative aims to secure financial futures.
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.
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.
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.
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.