UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a sweeping pension reform plan aimed at boosting long-term economic growth through domestic investment. Central to the proposal is the creation of “pension mega funds” by consolidating assets from local government and defined contribution pension schemes. Reeves hopes this will enable larger and more[Read More…]

Stephen Atkinson, leader of Reform UK in Lancashire, has highlighted two major concerns affecting the region: inadequate funding for local services and the deteriorating condition of the county’s roads. Having recently switched from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, Atkinson is keen on holding local councils accountable for their spending.[Read More…]

On May 12, 2025, the UK hosted a high-level meeting in London with key EU foreign ministers from countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland. The meeting, led by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, focused on intensifying support for Ukraine and strengthening collective European defense efforts ahead of the[Read More…]

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has launched a sweeping new immigration strategy, warning that the UK risks becoming an “island of strangers” if reforms are not implemented swiftly. His plan focuses on significantly reducing net migration by tightening entry requirements, especially for low-skilled workers. Key proposals include raising the settlement[Read More…]

The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, has announced a sweeping set of immigration reforms aimed at reducing net migration and addressing public concern over pressure on public services. Key among the changes is the extension of the residency requirement for indefinite leave to[Read More…]

The UK government has announced a sweeping overhaul of immigration policies that will severely impact the social care sector. Under new rules, care homes will no longer be able to recruit new workers from abroad. Instead, providers will have to focus on hiring from the existing pool of foreign workers[Read More…]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is open to engaging in peace talks with Russia, but only on the condition of a full and unconditional ceasefire. His remarks come in response to a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold negotiations in Istanbul on May 15. Zelenskyy[Read More…]

The UK government has unveiled plans to end overseas recruitment for care homes as part of a wider effort to curb migration and reshape the country’s immigration system. Under the proposed changes, the care worker visa route will be closed, meaning care providers will no longer be able to bring[Read More…]

The UK government has unveiled a set of new immigration policies aimed at significantly reducing net migration, with a particular focus on foreign national offenders and stricter visa regulations. A key measure involves the establishment of a £5 million “immigration crack squad” across 80 prisons in England and Wales to[Read More…]

The Treaty of Nancy between France and Poland, signed on May 9, 2025, represents a significant shift in European defense strategy, driven by growing concerns over U.S. disengagement from European security matters. Historically, France and Poland have had a strained relationship within the European Union, but this treaty marks a[Read More…]