They are riding high in the polls, as Labour struggles. "When people come to our country, they should also commit to integration and to learning our language," Starmer will say. "Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control. "The system for returning foreign criminals has been far too weak for too long," said Cooper. "This "radical package of reforms" would also target lower-skilled immigration, said Cooper.It will include new visa controls "lifting the threshold for skilled worker visas to reduce lower skilled migration", she wrote in the Sunday Telegraph.

"Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control. Enforcement will be tougher than ever and migration numbers will fall,'' Starmer said in excerpts of a speech to be delivered on Monday. "We will create a system that is controlled, selective and fair. "Immigration has been a potent issue in Britain since 2004, when the European Union expanded to Eastern Europe. The new rules will mean 50,000 fewer visas for these workers next year, Cooper said.Chris Philp, Cooper's Conservative counterpart, said his party will support such proposals but they don't go far enough.

King Charles III was busy last week marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany and preparing to fly to Canada to open its Parliament later this month. But his public schedule was eclipsed yet again by a highly publicized eruption from his estranged younger son, Prince Harry. Two years after his coronation, his reign is shaping up as both eventful and oddly unchanging in its core narrative: that of a beleaguered father managing a messy brood. “There is an overhang in the way we see Charles’s reign,” said Ed Owens, a historian who writes about the British monarchy. “It hasn’t really gotten going, nor are we sure how long it will last.”

A brace for Mason Mount to move Manchester United into the Europa League final should have done his confidence the world of good. The past two years since leaving Chelsea have been tough with injuries but he delivered his best performance in a red shirt against Athletic Bilbao when Ruben Amorim needed him. Mount was given the opportunity to kick on from his cameo, starting against West Ham United on Sunday, but he looked as flat as the rest of the United squad in a 2-0 home defeat. It’s no secret that Amorim will want to bolster his attacking options in the summer and reports that he is targeting Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo could spell trouble for Mount if he can’t make a consistent

The Women’s Super League season ended in familiar fashion, with Chelsea romping to a sixth straight title — this time going unbeaten throughout the campaign. But what was the best goal of the season? Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea) This is a tricky one. It would feel silly not to pick a Chelsea player, but their dominance has been underpinned by a solid unit rather than a standout individual. The 26-year-old midfielder provided tenacity, reliability, leadership and big-name nous across the season, characterising Chelsea’s no-nonsense success.

It made a good story which the Shetland stringer, Wishart, Lerwick, would phone down to the national press. Most in-depth reporting, higher quality journalism, in what’s left of the press is behind paywalls. The Times and Financial Times, for example, produce good quality content, but most folk don’t want to payfor it when they can get headlines free of charge. As author Ian Dunt has remarked, when journalism was made free it was the death-knell for serious reporting. We are fortunate in Shetland that there are still going to be reporters at the court and council and hopefully investigative journalism is not dead.

A week before my stay at Fowlescombe Farm, I had a phone call from the guest relations team. We commiserated over the dreary weather forecast for the coming weekend and then checked off some details. My dietary requirements were taken (none), milk preference noted (skimmed), itinerary sketched out (bit of hiking, bit of farm touring, lots of eating), and I was asked if I’d be happy with down bedding (sure). “Oh, and one last question: do you like scones?” (You bet. Fowlescombe, which opened last week on a 450-acre, centuries-old working farm in Ugborough, south Devon, is a hotel that’s more glam than gumboot — although wellies are available to borrow, should you want to get mucky.

If anyone ever asks just what it really means to play in the Champions League, then the answer was just about everywhere you looked at St James’ Park as the full-time whistle neared against Chelsea. In the stands the home fans celebrated with absolute delight. Newcastle United are nearly there. On the pitch and in the dugouts, however, there was chaos and fury. Fabian Schär, who was involved in a row with

Live EventsThe UK government has unveiled plans to tighten visa requirements to limit the number of workers arriving in the country through legal channels. These measures, detailed in the upcoming Immigration White Paper, include new graduate-level requirements for skilled worker visas and limits on lower-skilled visas. These new measures will be outlined when the government publishes the white paper in parliament on Monday. "Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to reduce migration to Britain, addressing growing concerns about the pressure on public services. This issue has led to protests, with some escalating into right-wing violence shortly after the Labour Party assumed office last summer.

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Canada was hit with sweeping tariffs in March, including those on automobiles, steel, and aluminum, with Trump citing the opioid crisis and fentanyl flows from the north as justification. Some of these were rolled back for CUSMA-compliant goods, but key sectors remain vulnerable.Through this deal, the implications for Canada's tightly integrated auto industry are stark. His visit to Washington was widely seen as an effort to smooth tensions and signal a more cooperative approach.But seeing Trump’s track record, Canada should expect hard bargaining. “It shows that the Trump administration is amenable to negotiation,” said Carleton University’s Fen Osler Hampson. “He doesn’t believe in trade deficits,” said Henry Olsen, a senior official at the Public Policy Center.Olsen also noted that although Trump exaggerates the US trade deficit with Canada, largely due to energy imports, he will expect any future agreement to reduce it.

A TEACHER who brutally stabbed his ex-girlfriend after she rejected him has been jailed for 12 years. Matthew Jones, 29, stabbed Emma Kirk, 25, around 15 times with a knife - causing serious injuries to her neck, head and face. Bristol Crown Court heard Jones attacked Miss Kirk because he would not accept she did not want to see him again. The attack took place on February 26 last year in Bath, Somerset, after Miss Kirk told Jones she did not wish to see him again. "While on the ground, he stabbed her 15 times in a brutal and frenzied attack.

Here are five reasons why you should explore Suffolk on your next holiday. BeachesSouthwold beach has been named among the best in the UK (Image: Denise Bradley)There are many beautiful beaches in Suffolk, with Southwold being named among the best in the UK many times. Walberswick has also gained national attention after being declared one of the best beaches in the country by The Times and The Sunday Times. These beaches make Suffolk perfect for a holiday destination, as you can spend some time relaxing by the sea at some award-winning spots. This includes Jimmy's Farm, which has been named the best attraction in the region in the Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards.

Shaky phone camera footage from a rooftop hundreds of yards away appeared to show something erupting in flames on impact. Islamabad issued a notice to airmen announcing the total closure of its airspace from 3.15am until noon on Saturday. At 5.52am, state-run Pakistani media reported that the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) had struck air bases in Pathankot, Udhampur and a storage site in the Beas region for the long-range, supersonic Brahmos missile. An “eye for an eye”, said a statement from Pakistan’s military. In Srinagar, the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir, residents took shelter from pounding explosions on their lower floors.

File Photo: US President Donald Trump with UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerWhat do we know so far? Poll Should the UK maintain its ban on US chlorine-washed chicken? Was a good deal struck for both sides? Could the US-UK deal be a roadmap for other countries? "US automakers now face 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles assembled in Canada and Mexico.The UK government said the tariff cuts would take effect "as soon as possible.