Efforts are underway in Syria to locate captives who have reportedly managed to escape detention under Assad’s regime, amid ongoing international concern over human rights abuses and the plight of prisoners.

Syrian rebels have taken control as President Assad fled to Russia after 24 years in power, with statues dismantled, a ransacked palace, and prisoners released, marking a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.

MI5 is pivoting its focus from terrorist threats to monitoring activities of nations like China, Russia, and Iran, indicating a strategic shift in response to increasing geopolitical tensions and espionage risks, as highlighted in a recent address.

The PM has committed to curbing the influence of the “nimby lobby” and promoting new housing developments, aiming to tackle the housing shortage by streamlining planning processes and facilitating economic growth, while addressing high housing prices linked to bureaucratic obstacles.