U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Britain on Friday for his summer holiday and used the occasion to caution Western allies against adopting censorship policies similar to those he says the United States experienced under former President Joe Biden.
The UK Labour government’s credibility suffered another blow Thursday as Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali resigned following revelations she evicted tenants from a property she owns, only to re-list it at a higher rent. The controversy has sparked accusations of hypocrisy as Labour pushes forward legislation designed to ban the very tactic Ali employed.
Protests erupted across England on Saturday over the British government’s continued use of hotels to house mostly young, male illegal migrants. What began as a local backlash in Epping, Essex, has now grown into a national movement, drawing thousands in cities such as London, Manchester, and Newcastle.
Ozzy Osbourne performed what he says is his final live show on Saturday, delivering a powerful farewell before 40,000 fans in Birmingham, England. The 76-year-old heavy metal icon, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and recovering from years of health struggles, took the stage for one last time in the city where it all began.
A new report reveals that mass migration has significantly increased rent costs across England, with the capital city of London seeing the most severe impact. The study, published by British think tank Onward, estimates that immigration since 2001 has added an average of £132 per month to rental costs in England—and a staggering £216 per month in London.
The U.K. and Ireland are preparing for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, one of the most severe storms in recent decades. Forecasters have issued rare red warnings for wind, indicating a "danger to life" as gusts are expected to reach up to 100 mph (161 kph). The storm is set to make landfall on Ireland's west coast early Friday before sweeping northeast to Scotland and affecting much of the U.K.
