Bahrain to argue at UK supreme court it has immunity from surveillance claims

The British Future thinktank has predicted that net migration to the UK will decrease to approximately 300,000, a figure reminiscent of pre-Brexit levels, as new data is set to be released. This projection indicates a significant drop from the current figures for 2023, which are over three times higher.

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has unveiled a new budget that raises taxes for ordinary workers while increasing government spending on social welfare programs. The plan aims to elevate the government's tax revenue to a post-war high of 38% of GDP by 2031, as reported by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This budget is set to be a pivotal moment for the Labour government amid ongoing economic challenges.

A UK judge is currently reviewing the government's decision to classify the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization under counter-terrorism laws. This review comes amid ongoing legal challenges from the group, which argues that the ban is unprecedented and unjustified.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £26 billion tax-raising budget aimed at the wealthiest households in the UK, which includes the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and cuts to energy bills funded by a mansion tax. This budget was announced amid a chaotic day marked by early leaks from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Farmers protested in central London by driving tractors to Parliament on Budget day, voicing their concerns over inheritance tax. The demonstration resulted in several arrests, highlighting tensions between the agricultural community and government policies.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a budget that includes a £26 billion tax increase and increased welfare spending, aimed at addressing the UK's ongoing cost of living crisis. This budget is a significant move for the Labour government as it seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with social support.

Paula Rego, a renowned artist, was inspired by Martin McDonagh's play 'The Pillowman,' which explores dark themes of child torture and murder. After viewing the play in 2004, Rego requested permission to name some of her artworks after it, reflecting her fascination with the interplay of brutality and beauty in storytelling.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has introduced a budget that raises taxes to manage debt and support public services, while also downgrading growth forecasts for the coming years. This budget aims to address pressing issues such as National Health Service (NHS) waiting times and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.