The Home Office has defended its decision to award a new £30 million contract to a private company that will provide boats and trained crews to respond to small boat crossings in the English Channel. The contract, which has drawn criticism from some commentators, is part of the Government's wider...

Residents in Margaret Thatcher's hometown of Grantham have voiced growing anger after dozens of properties were bought and converted into accommodation for asylum seekers as part of the Government's plan to reduce the use of hotels. Many locals say the character of the historic market town is changing too quickly,...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said that old military bases will play a major role in the Government's future plans for housing asylum seekers, describing them as a better long-term solution than relying on hotels. While speaking to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, Ms Mahmood explained...

Donald Trump is once again trying to shape the political conversation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, believing he has found a message that could help Republicans regain momentum. He has increasingly described Democrats as "communists" after several democratic socialist candidates won Democratic primary races, presenting them as a serious...

It has been an unforgettable week for Prince Harry, with one setback after another. First came reports that he was no longer welcome to stay at Buckingham Palace following confusion surrounding his planned visit to the UK. Then came another major blow when he and several other high-profile figures lost...

Brian Buckle has spoken about the heartbreaking reality of spending more than five years in prison for crimes he always insisted he did not commit, only to be told twice that he is not entitled to any compensation after finally clearing his name. Brian was convicted in 2017 of historical...

Former North Yorkshire Police community support officer Luke Salmons says his life changed after attending a mandatory police training session that later led to an investigation into his conduct. His case has now sparked a growing campaign, with more than 25,000 people signing a petition calling for a review of...

People living in the quiet village of Barnham say they are deeply worried after the Government announced plans to turn the former RAF Barnham site into accommodation for up to 1,250 single male asylum seekers. The Home Office revealed the proposal last month as part of its wider plan to...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seen together in public again over the weekend after Melania made one of her rare appearances following a two-week break from public events. She joined her husband for the July 4 Independence Day celebration, where people gathered to watch fireworks and...

Vickrum Digwa, the man serving a life sentence for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, has reportedly been moved into the segregation unit at HMP Frankland in County Durham after refusing to move onto one of the prison's main wings. The high-security prison is widely known by the nickname...