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National & Local

Labour MPs plot immigration vote as plans split party after Angela Rayner attack

Labour MPs are set to challenge controversial immigration proposals by the Home Secretary that have divided the party, amidst a backdrop of public support for the changes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK religious leaders urge Mahmood to โ€˜slow down and rethinkโ€™ refugee plans

Religious leaders in the UK have expressed concerns over proposed changes to the asylum system, urging a reevaluation of plans that may harm social cohesion.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Police to use Thames to separate protesters at Al Quds protest

The UK police are employing the River Thames to separate protesters during a static Al Quds Day event, following a ban on the planned march.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London

The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has banned a pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London due to police warnings of potential public disorder.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

RAF jets could legally strike Iran's missile bases, says David Lammy - UK politics live

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced contentious asylum reform plans, including pilot projects for paying rejected asylum seekers to leave the country.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Starmer is facing a cocktail of dissent that is growing ever more potent

Labourโ€™s recent policy announcement led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has sparked significant dissent within the party, particularly from its progressive factions.

Mar 5 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood defends forcibly deporting kids and offering migrants ยฃ10,000 to leave

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood supports a controversial plan to forcibly deport children and incentivize migrants with financial offers to leave the UK.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Home Secretary defends plans to deport asylum seeker children

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended the government's plans to deport asylum-seeking children, stating the necessity of enforcing immigration laws.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood shows she's up for a scrap as she walks toxic tightrope on migration

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended her controversial migration policies amid pressure from various political factions, including a warning regarding Nigel Farage's potential rise.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces immigration plans

Shabana Mahmood's proposed changes to the immigration system have drawn criticism for resembling Donald Trump's policies, sparking backlash from within her party.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Key migration changes as Shabana Mahmood sets out Labour's vision to stop small boats

Shabana Mahmood, the UK Home Secretary, outlines Labour's immigration reforms aimed at curbing small boat crossings, emphasizing a balance between humane treatment of asylum seekers and border control.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Politics of migration 'difficult' for Labour, Mahmood says - as she tightens asylum rules

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood acknowledges the challenging nature of migration politics for the Labour Party as she announces new measures to tighten asylum rules in the UK.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

U.K. PM faces revolt over immigration reforms by more than 100 MPs from his own party

Over 100 Labour MPs are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reconsider proposed immigration reforms that would disadvantage low earners while favoring high earners.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Small boat failure would pave way for Farage 'nightmare' warns Shabana Mahmood

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns that failure to address small boat crossings will embolden far-right sentiments in the UK, particularly those led by Nigel Farage.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

'Restoring control at borders not a betrayal of Labour values,' home secretary to say

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood asserts that reestablishing control at UK borders aligns with Labour values while announcing upcoming immigration reforms.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Minister dismisses Trumpโ€™s claim Starmer is โ€˜no Churchillโ€™ โ€“ UK politics live

The UK government has suspended study visas for nationals from four countries amid allegations of asylum exploitation.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Can Mahmood's immigration plan save Labour? Sky News interviews the home secretary

Sky News interviews Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood about her radical immigration reforms aimed at revitalizing Labour ahead of the next general election.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Emergency Brakes: Britain Suspends Study Visa Grants for Citizens of 4 Countries

Britain has announced a suspension of study visas for citizens from Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan, and Afghanistan in an effort to curb rising asylum applications.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK puts emergency brake on study visas for four countriesโ€™ nationals

The UK government has imposed a pause on study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to concerns about exploitation of the asylum system.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Mahmoodโ€™s change to refugee status may undermine legal obligations, Law Society says

Shabana Mahmoodโ€™s announcement about the temporary refugee status for asylum seekers could challenge the UKโ€™s adherence to international refugee conventions, according to the Law Society.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces major asylum system shake-up

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has introduced significant changes to the UK asylum system, requiring refugees to renew their status every 30 months instead of the previous five-year period.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

Shabana Mahmood announced significant changes to the UK's asylum rules, stating that refugee status will now only be temporary, lasting 30 months.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

'That resentment is real': Mahmoodโ€™s Denmark visit aims to hammer home tough line on immigration

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visited Denmark to emphasize the need for the UK to adopt a stricter immigration model similar to Denmark's.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood's double down on immigration 'disappointing', says Alf Dubs

Labour's immigration reforms following a byelection defeat have been criticized by peer Alf Dubs for being overly hardline.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns that failing to support her asylum overhaul could lead to heightened immigration crackdowns reminiscent of the Trump era in the US.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 01:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 00:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Nursesโ€™ 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Pulling up the drawbridgeโ€™: Alf Dubs criticizes Shabana Mahmoodโ€™s plans for child refugees

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

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 Reykjavรญk Bridge Festival later this month.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 10:15 UTC

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