UK
Violence Erupts in Essex as Far-Right Protest Targets Asylum Hotel
A far-right protest in Epping, Essex descended into violence last night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside The Bell Hotel, which currently houses asylum seekers.
UK
Reporting, culture and Caribbean perspectives from the JAM newsroom.
UK
Earlier stories · 196 published stories
Page 11 of 17
UK
DWP Overpayment Scandal: Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Government Dodges Accountability
A new investigation has revealed that over 1.1 million people across the UK are being chased by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for benefit overpayments — many of which were caused by errors made by the department itself.
UK
“Veteran MP Diane Abbott Suspended from Labour Party Again”
Veteran MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party for a second time and just one year after being in the crosshairs of racist abuse after Tory donor Frank Hester allegedly suggested she should be shot.
UK
EXCLUSIVE: Britain Sets Citizenship Trap for Chagossians — Route to Recognition Expires in 2027
“In 99 Years, We’ll Be Gone”: Chagossians Slam UK’s Expiring Citizenship Offer
UK
Vybz Kartel Electrifies Wireless Festival in Triumphant UK Return
London, UK — In a moment that felt more like myth than reality, Vybz Kartel made his long-awaited return to the UK stage at Wireless Festival 2025, marking his first performance on British soil in two decades.
UK
SCANDAL: Superinjunction Lifted Over Secret Afghan Asylum Scheme Tied to Trump-Era Withdrawal
The UK government is under fire after the lifting of a superinjunction revealed a covert asylum operation triggered by a catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach — and rooted in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.
UK
Southend Airport Plane Crash: Community Shaken by Tragedy
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, erupting into a fireball that sent shockwaves through Essex and beyond.
UK
Ai to Take Over UK Border Control by 2030, Says Home Office Digital Strategy
The Home Office has unveiled plans to radically transform border security by 2030, placing artificial intelligence at the heart of passport control.
UK
UK Heat Alert: Stay Safe as Temperatures Set to Top 30°C Again
Temperatures in parts of the UK are expected to climb above 30°C in the coming days, with some areas likely to exceed the official heatwave threshold for the third time this year. While the sunshine may seem welcome, extreme heat can pose serious health risks if not taken seriously.
UK
Escape to Tranquillity: The Hidden Bliss Along Britian's Canals
Tucked away in the quiet charm of Tipton, the canal that winds gently toward Wolverhampton or Birmingham offers far more than a scenic route. It’s a sanctuary—a slow-moving balm to soothe life’s hurried pace and daily strain.
UK
“Mould, Rats, and Shame”: Dickensian Levels of Child Poverty in the UK, Report Says
A damning new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England has revealed that millions of children across the UK are living in conditions described as “almost-Dickensian,” with many going without basic needs such as heating, food, and safe housing.
UK
“I Lost Everything”: Horizon Scandal Survivor Speaks Out as Inquiry Report Looms
Harinder Butoy, the man believed to have served the longest prison sentence of any sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, gave a powerful interview on BBC Breakfast this morning, describing how the ordeal “destroyed” his life.