Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say
Posted on Monday October 27, 2025

"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.

International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan
Posted on Monday October 27, 2025

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.

Prisons begin extra checks after migrant released in error
Posted on Monday October 27, 2025

The government has introduced new mandatory procedures after the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu from Chelmsford prison on Friday.

Why so many UK homes are still dangerously mouldy - years after this toddler was killed
Posted on Monday October 27, 2025

Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough?

Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising
Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.