Ofcom receives complaints over GB News item on defendants’ ‘foreign-sounding names’

The UK's data protection watchdog has requested urgent clarity from the Home Office regarding racial bias in police facial recognition technology, following tests indicating that the technology disproportionately misidentifies black and Asian individuals. The Home Office acknowledged that certain demographic groups are more likely to be incorrectly included in search results.

Russia's ambassador to the UK has dismissed the findings of an official investigation that concluded the country was responsible for the death of Dawn Sturgess, who died following the 2018 Salisbury poisoning incident. The ambassador's comments come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the UK, with warnings of potential conflict in Europe.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has proposed that the UK should consider rejoining a customs union with the EU, suggesting that such a move could yield economic benefits for the country. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the UK's post-Brexit trade relationships and economic strategies.

A convicted terrorist from Iraq has been sentenced to over two years in prison after illegally entering the UK on a small boat. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding illegal immigration and national security in the UK.

UK ministers are working towards finalizing a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026, which would allow tens of thousands of young British and European citizens to live and work in each other's countries. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reset Britain's relationship with Europe following its exit from the EU six years ago.

Prof Sir Paul Nurse, a prominent UK scientist, has criticized the country's visa restrictions for researchers, claiming they jeopardize the economy by limiting access to vital talent and innovation. He argues that the current system is detrimental to the UK's standing as a global leader in research and development.

The number of overseas nurses and midwives registering to practice in the UK has plummeted, with only 6,321 registrations between April and September 2025, a stark decline from 12,534 in the same period the previous year. This drop has been attributed to rising racism and changes in immigration rules.

The UK's new digital-only immigration system, which mandates that nearly all migrants obtain an eVisa to prove their legal status, has been found to induce significant stress, fear, and exclusion among immigrants. This system, initiated in 2018, has raised concerns about its impact on the mental well-being of those affected.