Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Two officers charged after pregnant woman killed in crash with police car
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London.

British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.