Evgenia Filimianova

2 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Evgenia Filimianova

ADNew rules aim to save taxpayer money and free up 500 prison places per year. A law change will see foreign prisoners deported sooner in a move to free up prison capacity amid an overcrowding crisis. The government announced on Wednesday that foreign national offenders (FNOs) serving fixed-term sentences will face deportation 30 percent into their prison term rather than the current 50 percent.

2 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Evgenia Filimianova

ADThe government has warned that UK must prepare for potential direct threats to homeland for first time in decades. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that the UK will boost defence spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035 to meet a NATO target. The commitment comes as the leaders of all 32 NATO member countries met in The Hague on Tuesday for a two-day summit.

3 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Evgenia Filimianova

New industrial blueprint targets 1.1 million jobs and billions in investment to reboot struggling sectors. In a bid to revive British industry and stimulate economic growth, the government has unveiled a 10-year industrial strategy promising sweeping reforms across key sectors, from technology and manufacturing to the creative industries and professional services.

4 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Evgenia Filimianova

ADThe proposed ban will be considered by Parliament after activists targeted military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Monday that she will ban activist group Palestine Action, saying its “long history of unacceptable criminal damage” now meets the threshold for terrorism under UK law. If approved by Parliament, an order—due to be laid on June 30—would make it a criminal offence to be a member of, or to express support for, the group.

4 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Evgenia Filimianova

The party says £250,000 card scheme will attract investors and deliver cash to low-paid workers. Reform UK presented plans on Monday to offer wealthy individuals, often foreign nationals, a chance to avoid paying some taxes in exchange for a one-off fee, with proceeds going to those on low incomes. The “Britannia Card” would give non-domiciles, or non-doms, a 10-year renewable residency visa and exemption from UK taxes on overseas income and inheritance, in exchange for a one-off £250,000 payment.