‘We thought the Rwanda scheme was the worst of it’: Enver Solomon on leading – and leaving – the Refugee Council

A report by the National Foundation for Educational Research indicates that up to 3 million low-skilled jobs in the UK could be lost to automation and artificial intelligence by 2035, with trades, machine operations, and administrative roles being the most vulnerable.

Bodycam footage presented in a UK court allegedly shows a Palestine Action activist attacking police with a sledgehammer during a break-in at an Israel-linked defense firm, Elbit Systems. This incident occurred during a protest organized by Palestine Action, which has been characterized as a serious escalation in their tactics against companies associated with Israel.

In 2025, wildfires in the UK have devastated more moorland, forests, and fields than in any previous year since records began, with an estimated 47,026 hectares burned, according to the Global Wildfire Information System. This figure represents more than double the area affected during the record-breaking summer of 2022.

The UK government has announced the establishment of a new national day dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of terrorism, set to commence next year, as stated by the Home Office.

A recent survey commissioned by UK police revealed that one in four individuals are unconcerned about the creation and sharing of sexual deepfakes without consent, raising alarms about the implications of artificial intelligence on societal norms regarding consent and privacy.

Analysts warn that a referendum on a united Ireland could mirror the chaotic Brexit vote, which led to national polarization and unforeseen consequences. They emphasize the need for clarity and preparedness to avoid a repeat of the past mistakes that left the UK in turmoil.

More than 2,000 children who have been trafficked or arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum went missing from the care of local councils last year, according to data obtained through freedom of information requests. Charities have expressed concern that these vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities and the police, highlighting systemic issues in the care system.

A UK government taskforce has finalized plans to streamline regulations for the construction of new nuclear reactors, aiming to expedite the process and reduce costs. This initiative, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, seeks to dismantle outdated rules that have hindered nuclear development in the country.