Labour’s proposal to accelerate housing development in the Home Counties has sparked concerns among local communities over potential reduction in their influence on planning decisions.

Angela Rayner is pushing plans to construct new prisons across Britain, bypassing local councils and Green Belt restrictions to address overcrowding and enhance infrastructure.

Amid concerns over national security, the UK has temporarily suspended certain asylum applications due to the fear of returning militants following the fall of the Syrian regime, as reported by security sources.

Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow after rebel forces overran Damascus, prompting international discussions on the evolving situation and the implications for regional stability.