Northern Ireland unveils ambitious airport growth plan

The plan sets out proposals to increase passenger numbers, develop airport infrastructure, and create thousands of new jobs, positioning the airport as a key driver of Northern Ireland’s economy. Key Projections by 2040 are: 7 million passengers...

DUP ‘broadening’ Farage’s understanding of Northern Ireland – Robinson

The DUP has been having conversations with Nigel Farage to “broaden his understanding” of Northern Ireland, Gavin Robinson has said. The unionist leader said immigration policy had to be applied consistently across the UK and he did not want...

Probation Service failing to assess thousands who pose risk to women, watchdog says

The Probation Service in England and Wales is failing to monitor and assess tens of thousands of offenders who pose a serious risk to women and girls, a watchdog has told the Guardian. Martin Jones, HM chief inspector of probation, launching a...

NVIDIA and United Kingdom build nation’s AI infrastructure and ecosystem

NVIDIA has announced that it is accelerating the AI industrial revolution in the United Kingdom, working with partners including CoreWeave, Microsoft and Nscale to build the nation’s next generation of AI infrastructure. By the end of 2026, the...

‘Outrageous’ to give Dublin dual control over Northern Ireland legacy – Robinson

The Labour Government has behaved “outrageously” by allowing Dublin to have “dual control” of dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said. Mr Robinson insisted the Irish Government should not have an equal say in...

Marriage is changing in Northern Ireland

Audio By Carbonatix (SRN NEWS)-A new survey indicates that there are more Humanist weddings taking place in the country than Protestant ones. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency reports that about 15% of all weddings that took...

Sarwar says his government would 'build buses and ferries in Scotland'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said a government he leads will ensure buses and ferries are built in Scotland. The Glasgow MSP said the government must come up with a “coherent” industrial strategy that will allow Scottish manufacturing...

Trump UK visit: The British business winners and losers after US £150 billion investment pledge

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK tourists warned of ‘longer wait’ at EU borders next month as compulsory new rule brought in

Holidaymakers travelling to Europe next month are warned of long queues at the EU border as new rules come into effect. From October 12, the European Union is launching the Entry/Exit System (EES), which will require British travellers to have...

British comedian slammed for 'wrong' remarks after Charlie Kirk assassination

Gina Yashere has come under fire for her statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk (Image: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) A British comedian has been slammed for her response following the death of political activist, Charlie Kirk. Gina...

Verkhovna Rada Ratifies 100-Year Partnership Agreement with the United Kingdom

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the agreement on a 100-year partnership with the United Kingdom. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak announced the ratification. Initially signed in January 2025, the agreement aims to strengthen strategic ties between...

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The UK and Irish governments are set to publish a long-awaited framework to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles on Friday. Irish premier Micheal Martin said a “substantive package” had been agreed which would include the...

British Gas, Octopus Energy, EDF and OVO customers getting £150 discount from October

British Gas, Octopus Energy, EDF and OVO customers will receive a one-off £150 discount on their electricity bill from October. The discount is available as part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Warm Home Discount Scheme...

UK and US Unite to End Ukraine War: Starmer and Trump Press Conference

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, said that the government is working closely with the United States to stop the killings in Ukraine and is shaping a joint position on the war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine. These...

UK Govt Issues Travel Advisory for Some Kenyan Counties

The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens against travelling to some parts of Kenya due to terrorism, banditry and kidnappings. In a notice published on Thursday, September 18, the UK warned its citizens against...

Britain arrests three people for spying for Russia

The force said that all three were arrested on suspicion of “assisting a foreign intelligence service,” adding: “The country to which the allegations relate is Russia.” Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the counter terrorism command, said:...

UK recognition of Palestinian state ‘up to Israel’, says foreign minister

Britain’s move to recognise a Palestinian state rests with the Israeli government, a foreign minister has said. Speaking in Parliament, Baroness Chapman of Darlington said if Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration did not want the UK to act “then it...

UK deports first migrant to France under Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ deal

The individual, who arrived in the UK by small boat in August, was flown from Heathrow to Paris on Thursday morning, according to a report, citing government sources UK on Thursday deported first migrant to France under Prime Minister Keir...

UK deports first migrant to France under new bilateral deal

Migrants intercepted at sea while attempting to cross the English Channel from France disembark from the British coast guard vessel Typhoon in Dover on January 13, 2025. BEN STANSALL / AFP Britain on Thursday, September 18, returned the first...

UK says deported first migrant to France under new scheme

Britain on Thursday returned the first migrant to France under a new "one-in, one-out" deal, both governments confirmed, as London bids to curb highly contentious cross-Channel small boat arrivals. "A man who arrived in the UK by small boat in...