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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood vows to stick with hardline migration policies after byelection defeat

Shabana Mahmood remains committed to her hardline immigration policies despite calls from unions and Labour MPs for a reevaluation following a byelection loss.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits 'stranded abroad' fury as ministers berated over new travel rules

A group of Labour MPs in the UK has expressed anger over new travel rules that force British citizens abroad to pay expensive fees to re-enter the country.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban

The UK Home Secretary has been authorized to appeal against a high court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful.

Feb 25 • 19:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From Mina to Mahmood, ten unforgettable looks at the Sanremo Festival

The article discusses ten memorable outfits worn by artists at the Sanremo Festival, highlighting the intersection of fashion and musical performance over the years.

Feb 23 • 09:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lib Dems call on home secretary to delay new dual national border rules

The Liberal Democrats are urging the home secretary to postpone new border regulations that could bar British dual nationals from entering the UK.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Pubs can stay open late for the World Cup - but there's a catch

UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the World Cup knockout stages if home nations advance, as announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Feb 19 • 01:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK pubs to stay open until 2am for World Cup 2026 knockout games

UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup if any home nation qualifies.

Feb 19 • 00:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dire 'Windrush-style scandal' warning as migration plans spark backlash

Unison warns that new migration policies could lead to a Windrush-style scandal due to extended waiting periods for settlement in the UK.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nurses’ families fear being torn apart in UK immigration crackdown, survey says

A survey indicates that families of nurses and carers in the UK fear separation due to proposed immigration reforms that are seen as punitive.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Elections at Pakistan's Behest': exclusive interview with a leader of Sheikh Hasina's party on Bangladesh elections

In an exclusive interview, Hasan Mahmood, a senior leader of the Awami League, raises concerns about the fairness of the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, alleging external manipulation by Pakistan.

Feb 11 • 05:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Mahmood wanted to marry a third time, exploited me', shocking claim by Aruna Irani

Aruna Irani claims that renowned comedian Mahmood exploited her during their relationship, highlighting past pressures and struggles.

Feb 9 • 17:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Britain may get its first Muslim PM, pressure on Starmer to resign due to Epstein files controversy

Political turmoil in Britain intensifies as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces resignations from key aides amidst escalating Epstein files revelations, with Shabana Mahmood emerging as a potential successor.

Feb 9 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Unfair' migration shake-up blasted as thousands of kids 'left in limbo'

A migration policy change by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could result in over 300,000 children waiting up to a decade for settled status, prompting criticism from Labour MPs and warnings about its fairness.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticizes Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees

Alf Dubs criticizes UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for her government’s restrictive policies on child refugees, highlighting the need for compassionate approaches instead of tightening asylum regulations.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Battle of Bark vs Nawab in Sambhal: Tension for Akhilesh, How Will SP Maintain Balance

Political tensions are rising in Sambhal as SP MP Ziaurrehman Bark announces his candidacy for the 2027 assembly elections against the incumbent MLA Nawab Iqbal Mahmood, setting the stage for renewed rivalries.

Feb 5 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major small boats update as 'thousands of Channel crossings prevented'

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that 22,000 small boat Channel crossings have been prevented, citing the complexity of the issue.

Feb 4 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Birmingham student with 'terrorist motivations' jailed for owning bomb making video

Adam Mahmood, a Birmingham student, was jailed for possessing a bomb-making video and medieval weapons, which pointed to his 'terrorist motivations'.

Jan 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sarah Ferguson's 'Fake Sheikh' scandal explored in 'gripping' new royal doc

A new documentary by Channel 5 examines Sarah Ferguson's controversial encounter with the 'Fake Sheikh' journalist Mazher Mahmood.

Jan 15 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Sports

Big Stars in the Bridge World Coming to the Country

Top bridge players, including Boye Brogland and Zia Mahmood, are set to attend the Reykjavík Bridge Festival later this month.

Jan 15 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban clings to job despite home secretary wanting him to quit

The West Midlands police chief, Craig Guildford, is resisting calls to resign after being criticized for using misleading intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans, despite losing the confidence of the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.

Jan 14 • 20:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

UK Home Secretary Accuses Police Chief of Misleading Information to Ban Israeli Fans

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has lost trust in the West Midlands Police chief following a recommendation that led to the ban of Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match last year.

Jan 14 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Shabana Mahmood gives damning 'no confidence' verdict on West Midlands Police chief

Shabana Mahmood criticized the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police for leadership failures and announced new laws permitting Home Secretaries to dismiss police chiefs after a review of a controversial decision regarding Israeli football fans.

Jan 14 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Watchdog to criticize West Midlands police over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

A report will criticize West Midlands police for their intelligence handling that led to banning Israeli fans from a Birmingham football game, amid inquiries ordered by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Jan 14 • 10:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Surprise, Mahmood sings for Muccino's new film

Mahmood has composed an original song for Gabriele Muccino's new film, set to be released on January 29, with the single coming out on January 16.

Jan 10 • 08:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Mahmood Mamdani speaks to Al Jazeera Net about Africa's slow poison

Professor Mahmood Mamdani discusses the complexities and implications of post-colonial policies in Africa, reflecting on his multicultural upbringing and background.

Jan 8 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Labour's stance on Shamima Begum legal challenge spelled out in update by Shabana Mahmood

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the government will firmly defend the decision to revoke Shamima Begum's UK citizenship against her legal challenge.

Jan 5 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Major update in Shamima Begum bid to return as ministers refuse to budge

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to defend the controversial decision to revoke ISIS bride Shamima Begum's citizenship amid claims that she was deceived into leaving the UK for Syria.

Jan 1 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Two countries agree to take back deported migrants after UK visa ban threat

The UK has secured agreements from two countries to facilitate the return of their deported citizens following a threat by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to implement a visa ban against non-compliant countries.

Dec 28 • 08:20 UTC

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