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UK asylum hotel numbers halve in a year, Home Office figures show
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Home Office data shows the number of asylum seekers in hotels halved to about 16,000 in June 2026, with falls also in asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
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Russian-American businessman Konstantin Sokolov heads Trump-backed Caucasus trade route fund
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Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-American businessman, has been appointed to lead the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, which finances the 'Trump Route' corridor through Armenia connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. His appointment and investments in Armenia have sparked debate.
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Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents□ 0 live♙ 0 following
Scotland's information commissioner is seeking permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court over a ruling that allowed the Scottish government to withhold documents related to an inquiry that cleared Nicola Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code.
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Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe□ 0 live♙ 0 following
Anne Donaghy, former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, is one of three people referred to prosecutors over alleged misconduct in public office related to a former DUP mayor's clothing expenses.
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Emilia-Romagna opens primary schools early for 8,000 children
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The Emilia-Romagna region has launched 'Settembre insieme', a pilot project opening primary schools two weeks early for about 8,000 children, funded with €3 million to help families balance work and childcare.
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Kazakhstan's Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Erlan Karin as vice president, a new position under the constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president.
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Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
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Icelandic voters rejected a proposal to resume EU accession talks, with 52.8% voting No in a referendum.
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Tom Tugendhat to replace Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary□ 0 live♙ 0 following
Tom Tugendhat will become shadow foreign secretary, replacing Dame Priti Patel, as part of Kemi Badenoch's upcoming reshuffle of the Conservative front bench.