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More than twenty five dairy farms in Scotland say their businesses could be at risk after the UK Government removed farm workers from the visa system for skilled overseas labour. In July, the government cut the jobs of 'farmer' and 'agricultural contractor' from the Temporary Shortage Occupation list. We meet one of the horseback volunteers keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in Cumbria, and find out how the police force's Rural Crime Unit is overcoming the inherent challenges of fighting crime in the countryside.The British Wool Marketing Board is 75 years old this year. British Wool, and the Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, hope that wool will increasingly be seen as a solution to the very modern problem of plastic pollution. Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK government cracking down on repeat protests, as well as mourners who have begun commemorating those who died in last week's Manchester synagogue attack.

Liberty Dispatch ~ October 03, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the brazen nature of the globalist’s unrelenting push towards a dystopian algorithmic technocracy.For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com;Opening & Intro (00:00-00:40)Welcome & Introduction (00:40-03:03) Segment 1 - DIGITAL ID: The UK Sprints Towards Technocratic Totalitarianism (03:03-25:24)):“Majority of Canadians want less government” | Juno News: "Majority of Canadians want less government" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/majority-of-canadians-want-less-government;“Labour + Together (BritCard Final Report)” | BritCard / Squarespace: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64f707cf512076037f612f60/t/6841899eee8b0741ea8756a7/1749125534854/Final_BritCard_Labour+Together.pdf;“New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK” | BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn832y43ql5o;“‘Good Idea’: UK residents react to mandatory digital ID…” | Global News via YouTube: https://youtu.be/nTGnUa7Ng7g; Petitions – “Do not introduce Digital ID cards” UK Government and Parliament: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194 ;Segment 2 - Another (

#LondonProtest #BanPalestineMarch #KeirStarmer #ShabanaMahmood #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #UKFreeSpeech Today at 2.30 Jon Gaunt will go live to discuss one of the most urgent and controversial issues in the UK right now. After the shocking events yesterday, the government, police, and public are divided over Saturday's planned Palestine march in London. Should it go ahead? Should it be banned? What are the implications for public safety, freedom of expression, and community relations? Jon will be covering: What Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said and done. Or not done! The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's response. The Metropolitan Police's position on the march The wider debate on security vs free speech Reactions from communities across the UK Join the live discussion, share your views in the chat, and let's talk about the real consequences of these decisions. #PalestineMarchUK #LondonProtest #BanPalestineMarch #KeirStarmer #ShabanaMahmood #UKPoliticsLive #UKFreeSpeech #MetropolitanPolice #UKGovernment #FreedomOfExpression #ProtestRights #PublicSafety #JonGaunt #Islamistterror #Manchester #TommyRobinson Palestine march UK, London protest, ban Palestine march, Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, UK politics live, UK free speech, Metropolitan Police, UK government, freedom of expression, protest rights, public safety, Manchester, Tommy Robinson, This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Liberty Dispatch ~ October 03, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the brazen nature of the globalist's unrelenting push towards a dystopian algorithmic technocracy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com; Opening & Intro (00:00-00:40) Welcome & Introduction (00:40-03:03) Segment 1 - DIGITAL ID: The UK Sprints Towards Technocratic Totalitarianism (03:03-25:24)): “Majority of Canadians want less government” | Juno News: "Majority of Canadians want less government" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/majority-of-canadians-want-less-government; “Labour + Together (BritCard Final Report)” | BritCard / Squarespace: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64f707cf512076037f612f60/t/6841899eee8b0741ea8756a7/1749125534854/Final_BritCard_Labour+Together.pdf; “New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK” | BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn832y43ql5o; “‘Good Idea': UK residents react to mandatory digital ID…” | Global News via YouTube: https://youtu.be/nTGnUa7Ng7g;  Petitions – “Do not introduce Digital ID cards” UK Government and Parliament: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194 ; Segment 2 - Another (

Sweet, caffeinated energy drinks are in the headlines again as the UK Government says it wants to ban under 16s from buying them. Some can contain the equivalent caffeine as 2 to 4 espressos. James Betts, Professor of Metabolic Physiology at the University of Bath, explains the science behind how caffeine affects the bodies of adults and children. Earthquake scientist Dr Judith Hubbard from Cornell University in the US explains what we are learning from the magnitude 6 earthquake which hit Afghanistan this week. Professor Dan Levitin is a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, musician, and the third author shortlisted for the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize. In his book ‘Music as Medicine' he explores whether music can be harnessed to heal us. And BBC science journalist Caroline Steel brings her selection of brand new research.To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open UniversityPresenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell, Lucy Davis, Tim Dodd, Clare Salisbury Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Diane Coyle is the Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. She is the Research Director at the Bennett School of Public Policy. Diane's latest book is 'The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters'. Her own research focuses on productivity, the digital economy and AI policy, and economic measurement. She has been writing about the effects of digital technologies since her first book, ‘The Weightless World', in 1997.  Diane is currently a member of the UK Government's Industrial Strategy Council, the New Towns Taskforce, and advises the Competition and Markets Authority. She has served previously in a number of public service roles including as Vice Chair of the BBC Trust, member of the Competition Commission, and of the Natural Capital Committee. Diane was awarded a DBE in 2023 for her contribution to economics and public policy. In this podcast we discuss the inadequacy of GDP measurement, missing the digital economy; dealing with free digital services, how to measure productivity in services, and much more.    Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

A WARNING THAT THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS CONTENT THAT MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS Two people have been killed and three others seriously hurt after an assailant drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England. Greater Manchester Police say officers shot and killed the suspect, who investigators say attacked just as Jewish communities around the world mark Yom Kippur, the holiest holiday in the Jewish calendar.

The Coalition finally decide that nuclear power should be part of their energy policy, the UK Government spends a billion dollars to stop their wind turbines from spinning. Plus, a shocking admission from the Queensland Child Safety Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government has again ordered Apple to create a backdoor for British users’ cloud data, a federal judge denied requests from Apple, Google, and Meta to dismiss lawsuits over gambling apps, and PayPal and Venmo users will be able to send money to each other. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNSContinue reading "The UK Government Has Again Ordered Apple To Create An iCloud Backdoor – DTH"

FOLLOW UP: JLR WOES STILL CONTINUE BUT SOME PROGRESSWhilst JLR is still battling against the hack that caused them to shut all their systems down on the 2 September, there is some positive progress. The company has started a phased process of turning back on some systems and they expect to begin limited car production later this week. On top of that, the Government has guaranteed 80% of a loan the company is seeking to take out to help cover the costs resulting from the shutdown. To find out the latest, click this Autocar article link here. Link to Professor David Bailey's piece explaining about the loan JLR has taken out and the UK Government has guaranteed a portion of, can be clicked here. VW GROUP PAUSING EV PRODUCTIONDue to a lower demand than anticipated, the Volkswagen Group is pausing EV production in several factories. The factories in Zwickau and Emden in Germany, as well as Tennessee in the US, will pause production of various electric models in the coming weeks. Tariffs are also impacting the finances of the company which is already struggling to cut costs. Click this InsideEVs article link here to read more. STELLANTIS PAUSING PRODUCTION ACROSS EUROPEStellantis is another company that is pausing their car production facilities due to cost savings, lacklustre sales figures and the impact of the tariffs. Pomigliano factory, in Italy, is currently not making the Fiat Panda and Alfar Romeo Tonale. The Poissy site, in France, will pause production for the middle of October. On top of that facilities in Poland, Spain and Germany are also expected to follow suit. If you want to find out more, click this Carscoops article link here. BENTLEY TO FOLLOW PORSCHE AND KEEP ICE IN LINEUPIn what should be no surprise to anyone, Bentley will be keeping combustion engine powertrain options in their cars contrary to the previous ‘Beyond100' plan, just as Porsche has announced. You can read more, by clicking this Autocar link here. BOSCH CUTS JOBSBosch is cutting up to 13,000 jobs on top of the previously announced 9,000. This is a result of trying to save €2.5 billion. Of note, Bosch is the world's largest automotive supplier. For more on this story, click the link here to an electrive article. FRANCE REVIEWING NISSAN SUPPLIER PAYMENTSThe French Government has asked to see Nissan's payments to suppliers. There is no indication as to why this has occurred nor is there a suggestion Nissan has done anything wrong. In France companies have to pay invoices within 60 days. Click this Yahoo!Finance article to read more. CHANGES IN MERCEDES MANAGEMENTCTO Markus Schäffer is leaving Mercedes-Benz, after 30 years service. Jörg Burzer will move from head of production, quality and supply chain management to replace him. That means Michael Schiebe will move on from being in charge of Mercedes-AMG to take up Burzer's old role. A new head...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will likely consider approving Tata Sons' request to de-register as an upper layer non-banking finance company (NBFC), subject to meeting certain conditions, sources say. As the RBI's deadline for upper layer NBFCs to list by September end approaches, the regulator may also extend the timeline for Tata Sons to meet those conditions, writes Piyush Shukla. Tata Sons has been engaging with the regulator on several aspects of its classification as an upper layer NBFC and sources indicated a favourable response, especially its request for de-registration. There was no response from Tata Sons to a clarification request. Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days' British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is taking steps to resume vehicle production, and as the first step will restart some sections of its manufacturing in the coming days following the cyberattack, reports Aroosa Ahmed. “Today we are informing colleagues, retailers and suppliers that some sections of our manufacturing operations will resume in the coming days. We continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the UK Government's NCSC and law enforcement to ensure our restart is done in a safe and secure manner,” it said in a statement.  The company stated that, as part of the controlled phased restart of operations, it is taking further steps towards recovery and returning to manufacturing its vehicles.  JLR had shut its vehicle manufacturing up till October 1 after a cyberattack. On Sunday the UK government said it will guarantee a £1.5 billion loan to JLR, which will support its supply chain. The British luxury carmaker had suffered an overall impact on its system and plant operations due to a cyberattack that was discovered on August 30, which led to the closure of its manufacturing plants. Read more: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/jaguar-land-rover-to-resume-production-in-coming-days/article70108403.ece  Moody's affirms India's sovereign rating at ‘Baa3' with stable outlook Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed India's sovereign rating at ‘Baa3' with outlook stable. This is last investment grade rating by the agency which helps investors to take a decision and also impact borrowing from overseas, reports Shishir Sinha. Earlier, S&P Global, Morningstar, DBRS, and Japanese credit ratings agency R&I had upgraded India's rating to ‘BBB' from ‘BBB-‘. That's a wrap for today's news. Check out the hindu businessline's website. Thank you for joining us. stay informed and stay ahead

A Chinese state-sponsored group exploited enterprise devices in a global espionage effort. The UK Government guarantees £1.5 billion financing to help Jaguar Land Rover's recovery efforts. A maximum-severity flaw in Fortra's GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer product is under active exploitation. The AI boom faces sustainability questions. Akira ransomware bypasses MFA on SonicWall devices. Dutch teens are arrested for allegedly spying for Russia. Luxury retailer Harrods confirms a data breach. An Interpol crackdown targets African cybercrime rings. We've got our Monday business briefing. Brandon Karpf joins us to discuss the cybersecurity ecosystem in Japan. Cyber crooks offer a BBC journalist an early retirement package. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today our guest is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, and he joins to discuss the Cybersecurity ecosystem in Japan. Selected Reading Chinese hackers breached critical infrastructure globally using enterprise network gear (CSO Online) UK government bails out Jaguar Land Rover with $2 billion loan (Metacurity) Maximum severity GoAnywhere MFT flaw exploited as zero day (Bleeping Computer) The AI boom is unsustainable unless tech spending goes ‘parabolic,' Deutsche Bank warns: ‘This is highly unlikely' (Fortune) Akira ransomware breaching MFA-protected SonicWall VPN accounts (Bleeping Computer) Dutch teens arrested for trying to spy on Europol for Russia (Bleeping Computer) Harrods: Hackers contact firm after 430,000 customer records stolen (BBC) Africa cybercrime crackdown includes hundreds of arrests, Interpol says (The Record) Cyberbit acquires RangeForce. Terra Security raises $30 million. (N2K Pro)  'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC (BBC) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UK Government supports a loan for Jaguar Land Rover to aid recovery from a cyberattack, EA announced a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $55 billion, and Microsoft brings “vibe working” to Microsoft 365 Copilot. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–withoutContinue reading "Microsoft Adds “Vibe Working” to Microsoft 365 Copilot – DTH"

Automotive giant Honda and lunar startup Astrobotic are teaming up to explore how a regenerative fuel cell system could help keep the lights on during long nights on the Moon. On Monday, the companies partnered up to study whether Honda's regenerative fuel cell can be integrated into Astrobotic's LunaGrid, a scalable power service built around solar arrays. The two will conduct “illumination studies” at potential lunar south pole landing sites, and evaluate system scalability as well as hardware and software integration. Also, the U.K. government has confirmed it will guarantee a commercial bank loan of one and half billion pounds, which is equivalent to two billion dollars for carmaking giant Jaguar Land Rover after a hack forced the company to shut down its carmaking production lines and left downstream suppliers at risk of bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachelle speaks to YouTuber Brandon B on the importance of the creator economy to the UK.A new cross-party forum to support the creator economy has been unveiled at the YouTube festival.This will act as a bridge between creators and Westminster.According to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics, YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs.Plus, following the major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, the Government is now considering stepping in to help keep its suppliers.Earlier this week, JLR extended its pause in production until October 1st.And, a warning to the band Muse… Scientists discover that supermassive blackholes may not be as massive after all.Also in this episode:PlayStation State of Play: A release date and trailer for Marvel: Wolverine revealedNew cancer cases worldwide could rise by 61% by 2050 – studyNew nature detecting sensors have been added to the Natural History Museum gardens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump has caused controversy by suggesting there may be a link between women taking paracetamol during pregnancy and autism rates. EU & UK government officials say it's safe. Frank spoke to GP Dr Frances O'Hagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast:The UK Government formally recognises a state of Palestine. Nick is joined by Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer.Reform UK promises to kick out hundreds of thousands of migrants in mass deportations.The 'wet wipe police' are tracking people who block sewers by flushing wet wipes down the toilet.All this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast'

Rich and Ed are back with more news, advice and answers to the crazy goings-on in the world of procurement.Including very exciting news from Renault - their new CEO is an ex-procurement person.  Woohoo.   News that some people will never learn - as the UK Government gives Fujitsu more contracts, worth £281m.   And some reaction to US tariffs - or it was already planned, honest -  as Mars invests $2bn in US manufacturing across its pet care and snacking division by the end of 2026.Some legal stuff where suppliers to the public sector "win" after seeking commercially sensitive information; and "win" by being reinstated after being blacklisted.    And lots more questions from our listener around the world - including advice on buying a trench; which is best: desk research or going out to tender when looking to optimise costs; what to do when you receive reports of modern slavery in your supply chain; and some possibly dodgy behaviour from a boss who seems to be a little too close to a supplier.Plus a new feature "The Secret Buyer" where anonymous listeners tell us their stories of best and worst practice.  One involves a confused MD who is trying but failing to help; and one a confused business owner who thinks he's an expert negotiator but unfortunately isn't.  So mostly worst practice then.This all works in practice but will it work in theory?Now with incidental royalty-free background music!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/disruptors Rob talks to the incredible Gina Miller, about the critical need for individuals to speak out against injustice and corruption. She shares her personal experiences with death threats, legal battles against the government, and the challenges of being a woman of colour in the public eye.  Gina also reflects on the current state of politics, the erosion of humanity, and the responsibility to fight for a better future for coming generations, candidly offering her views on why government and business are failing society, the importance of financial education for women, and the urgent need for systemic reform. BEST MOMENTS "I think we're at a really dangerous point. We are losing our sense of humanity. I am going to carry on speaking out." "We never move forward unless we engage with those we don't agree with." "I do not think that Rachel Reeves should ever have been made chancellor. She doesn't have the qualifications." Exclusive community & resources:   For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School →⁠ ⁠⁠https://money.school⁠   And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  →⁠ ⁠⁠https://robmoore.live/mms⁠ 

#Starmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #ResignStarmer #Identitycards #PollShock #Palestine #Immigration #IDCards  54% of Brits want Keir Starmer to RESIGN — and he's acting like nothing's wrong.  Fourteen months in and the wheels are off: • Poll shock: Majority want him OUT now. • Palestinian state recognition: 9 in 10 Brits oppose it (Telegraph poll) — he's ploughing on anyway.  • Identity cards: Another scheme voters don't want. • Immigration chaos: dinghy crossings, migrant hotels, broken promises, freebies, corruption, the Mandelson scandal… the lot.  He thinks the problem is flags. The problem is HIM.  No deal on Palestine until Hamas releases every hostage. No more gimmicks. No more lies. Is this a political death wish — or will Britain force a Starmer resignation?  #StarmerResignation #StarmerOut #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #LabourParty #UKNews #BreakingNews #PoliticalCrisis #Britain #UKGovernment #PollShock #Starmer #UKBreakingNews  Starmer resignation, Keir Starmer, Starmer out, UK politics, Labour Party, Political crisis UK, Britain news, Immigration crisis UK, Palestine recognition UK, Identity cards UK, ID cards UK, Migrant hotels, Labour scandals, UK polls, Brexit politics, UK government, Political meltdown, UK breaking news  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

Gene Tunny and John Humphreys unpack the economic troubles brewing in the UK, France, and the US—rising debt, social unrest, inflation, and faltering productivity. They explore why bond markets are sounding alarms, why governments are struggling to respond, and what this all means for Australia. The episode draws urgent lessons from these fiscal failures, with stark warnings for what lies ahead if policy inertia continues. Among other issues, they discuss Gary Stevenson's proposal for a wealth tax in the UK. Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via contact@economicsexplored.com.This episode was recorded on Thursday, 18 September 2025.  TimestampsEconomic Challenges in Major Western Economies (0:00)Discussion on UK Economic Turmoil (2:31)Impact of Bond Market on UK Government (7:35)Comparison with France and the US (16:43)Lessons for Australia (35:29)Impact of Political Polarisation (43:55)Potential Solutions and Challenges (44:15)Global Economic Repercussions (44:49)Conclusion and Final Thoughts (46:24)TakeawaysThe UK's fiscal crisis is deepening with stalled per capita GDP, rising debt, and bond markets losing confidence.France is politically paralysed amid fiscal deficits and bond yields now surpassing Italy's—an unprecedented shift.The US faces stagflation risks, with inflation ticking back up and concerns about economic growth.Productivity stagnation is the root problem across Western economies, fueling deficits and weakening growth.Australia must learn from others' mistakes, avoiding unsustainable spending and instead boosting productivity.Links relevant to the conversationSlides with charts referred to this episode:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMkunGxYj57TnCajOxvMcTEh0fQj0y5L/view?usp=sharingAustralian Taxpayers' Alliance Livestream of 18 September 2025:https://www.youtube.com/live/8YxnRT_YD50?si=_A1udQmCag3dMtyCLumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED 

PREVIEW: UK Government Struggles with Migrant Deportations and Housing GUEST AND TITLE: Joseph Sternberg, member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg discusses the concept of "remigration," or deportation, of individuals crossing the English Channel into Britain. The British public is unhappy with the government's struggles to deport migrants, even after striking deals with countries like France. The government also struggles to house these individuals in "migrant hotels" while they undergo lengthy asylum processes. Sternberg suggests that Keir Starmer has not effectively managed this problem. 1941

The UK Government has announced plans to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. In this PROPcast, Caroline Andresier will be taking a look at the technicalities of the proposed legislative provisions and considering how the mechanics of the ban would apply to typical lease drafting.

If you enjoyed this episode, why not book now to attend the upcoming live interview recording in Winchester with Lord Frost! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-jamie-franklin-interviews-lord-frost-tickets-1536201733739?aff=oddtdtcreator Church of England vicars Daniel French, Thomas Pelham and Jamie Franklin are joined by Lord Frost. David Frost had been at the heart of the UK Government and was deeply involved in seminal moments in British history including the Brexit negotiations and the Covid crisis. A deeply principled man, he quit the government over his opposition to further Covid restrictions and said subsequently that he believes that lockdowns are a serious policy error. In this special interview, he addressed in-depth the Covid crisis and the real reasons for the government's response to it, the use of behavioural psychology, the relationship of the government to the UK media, Brexit, the green agenda, free speech and the online harms bill. We also spoke about the Church of England and its failure to take the opportunity to offer hope in the midst of fear. Lord Frost ended this discussion with an exhortation to the Church to remember its true identity and to stop aping secular politicians.Daniel and Jamie also reflected upon the discussion with Lord Frost and caught up on the notable news for the second week of February 2022: the ending of Covid restrictions in England, the Church of England bishops' plans to alter the nature of the Church by creating bishops for certain issues such as Brexit and Covid, and Justin Welby's comments on the moral imperative to embrace radical collectivism.Subscribe to Jamie's blog Good Things! Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNYou make this podcast possible. Please support us!On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendBuy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and much more https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.com Support the show

Day 1,288.Today, as China unveils new weapons at the huge military parade in Beijing attended by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un, we assess just how significant the gathering is, and whether it has put the West ‘on notice'. Then we sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Foreign Secretary as the UK announces sanctions against those forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon on X.With thanks to The Rt Hon David Lammy MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs). @davidlammy on X.Content Referenced:UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children (UK Government):https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-actors-forcibly-deporting-indoctrinating-and-militarising-ukrainian-children Russian defence ministry displays Ukraine map claiming more regions (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/02/russian-defence-ministry-displays-map-claiming-ukrainie/Kim tells Putin: I'll do everything I can to help (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-latest-news/ SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks from supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and other retailers. Up to one third of UK children are thought to consume these types of drinks every week, despite protective measures existing in some stores. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts have linked energy drinks to headaches, sleep deprivation, heart problems and seizures - and concerns have been raised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Government is set to introduce tighter rules for migrants granted asylum bringing their families to the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to unveil new criteria for family members - including tougher English language standards and access to sufficient funds. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says immigration is likely to become a key talking point at the next election, and the Government's feeling pressure from Reform's popularity. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garance Boullenger, Lead at the Healthy Markets Initiative at Share Action, a UK based NGO, campaigning for a fairer, healthier financial system tells us about a powerful move from a group of investors to urge the UK Government to introduce ambitious mandatory health reporting for the food industry.Click here to read the Investor Letter from Share Action, here for the Food Foundation Manifesto and here to sign up for the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was foreseen for months, as Israel cut off all aid, but this month the UN declared that more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine.By the end of September, more than 640 000 people will face Catastrophic levels of food insecurity. Leading to preventable deaths on a devastating scale.For Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader, the horrors facing the people of Gaza for the past two years are deeply personal. His wife Nadia has relatives in Gaza - the family has described the experience as a “living nightmare”.LISTEN AD-FREE:

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This month's episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast is a special cross-post from The Alcohol Debate Podcast, hosted by alcohol-freedom coach Tabbin Almond. In this episode, Tabbin is joined by Jem Roberts, Head of External Affairs at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, for a wide-ranging discussion on alcohol policy in the UK and Ireland.From Ireland's world-first alcohol labelling law and its recent delays, to the UK Government's 10-Year Health Plan and the omission of minimum unit pricing, Jem explains how political choices – and industry lobbying – shape the nation's response to alcohol harm.“Pricing policies have a really quick effect on saving lives. So if you want to be coming into the next general election showing tangible results from your policies, they're pretty good policies to introduce."Subscribe to Tabbin's podcast on Apple, Spotify, or most other podcast platforms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit instalcstud.substack.com

How is technology shaping the way we live, learn, and connect? And what does that mean for young people growing up in a digital-first world?In this bonus episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson revisits a powerful conversation with Baroness Beeban Kidron, crossbench peer in the House of Lords and founder of the 5Rights Foundation. A leading advocate for children's digital rights, Beeban reflects on the urgent need to rethink how technology is designed and regulated — and the responsibilities of governments, educators, and tech companies in keeping young people safe online.Christine also connects Beeban's insights to other voices from across the series: from linguist David Crystal on how digital culture is reshaping our language, to consultant Larisa Halilovic on how new technologies are impacting on how we communicate — and what we feel we can trust.Together, these conversations explore a central issue of our time: how digital tools are transforming us all — and how we can harness them for connection, creativity, and positive change.Listen to Our World, Connected, brought to you by the British Council. Subscribe and follow for more thought-provoking conversations on culture, communication, and the power of education.Additional Resources & Links:Digital Cultural Relations https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/digital-cultural-relationsWhy technology needs artists: 40 international perspectiveshttps://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/why-technology-needs-artists Digital Cultural Heritage: Imagination, innovation and opportunityhttps://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/digital-cultural-heritage Relevant 5Rights Foundation research:Inquiry finds UK Government must regulate GenAI and close online safety loopholeshttps://5rightsfoundation.com/inquiry-finds-uk-government-must-regulate-genai-and-close-online-safety-loopholes/New UK data law: what does it mean for children's privacy?https://5rightsfoundation.com/new-uk-data-law-what-does-it-mean-for-childrens-privacy/ Follow British Council Research and Insight:Newsletter - https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/subscribe Twitter - https://twitter.com/InsightBritish Website - https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight

United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Government looking into an overhaul of the asylum appeal system, as well as changes to sentencing rules in England and Wales that could see convicted criminals excluded from bars and pubs.

People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under proposed new rules. The Government is looking into making changes to new sentencing rules, which will give the courts more power to enforce bans. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained that these changes could be a deterrent to criminals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LucyConnolly #JonGaunt #UKPolitics #Starmer #KeirStarmer #AsylumCrisis #MigrantHotels #FreeSpeech #Deport Lucy Connolly is out – but where is Keir Starmer's response? Surely he should be addressing the nation on her release AND the asylum crisis spiralling out of control.  

FOLLOW UP: GOVERNMENT CONFIRM ECG ELIGIBLE CARSThe UK Government has released the list of car models that are eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG). There are a few surprises, including how no cars meet the Band 1 £3750 grant requirements. Click this link here, from EV Powered, to read more. To see Nick Gibb's Bluesky post, adding context to the question of how the Nissan Ayria was eligible, click this link here. For the UK Government's official list of eligible car models, click this link here. FOLLOW UP: CITROËN ADDS MODELS TO ‘STOP-DRIVE' RECALLCitroën has now added new models to the previous ‘stop-drive' order over faulty airbags. Car Dealer is reporting that before this around 120,000 vehicles were affected by the issue. Now that the C4 and DS4, built between 2010 and 2011, plus the DS5 built between 2010 and 2013 there is just a fraction under 10,000 additional vehicles. Citroën was already receiving a backlash on the perceived slowness in addressing the problem, this will not help. If you wish to learn more, click this Car Dealer article link here. ROAD SAFETY CONSULTATION LAUNCHEDThe UK Government has launched a road safety consultation, with a number of issues being given prominent place. For example, once drivers reach 70, they will have to have formal eye tests every three years to show they are fit to drive. Drivers with non seat belt wearing passengers will receive points on their license. There are more besides. Click this Autocar article link to read more. UNSAFE ROAD VEHICLE NUMBERS RISE IN UKIn 2024, nearly 50% more vehicles that were found to be unsafe than the previous year. Tyres were the biggest issue but defective brakes too an alarming jump with 1190 drivers charged last year compared to 181 in 2023. To read more, click this Autocar article link here. LONGBOW ADD MANAGEMENT HEAVYWEIGHTS TO BOARDLongbow, the electric sports car start up, has announced that Mike Flewitt, Michael van der Sande and Dan Balmer are now on the advisory board. Flewitt was CEO of McLaren, van der Sande was at Alpine and Balmer was the boss of Lotus Europe. They will help the company as it works to bring a £65,000 lightweight two seater electric sports car out in 2027. If you want to find out more, click this Autocar article link here. JLR THREATEN RIDICULOUS LEGAL ACTIONJLR sent a ‘cease and desist' letter to the Rail Delivery Group, who run the National Rail website, due to them using the phrase “ranger and rover” to refer to ranger tickets and rover tickets. The car company decided that you are all too stupid to work out a rail company was not referring to a Range Rover. You will now only ever see the words if they are as follows, “ranger tickets and rover tickets”. If you wish to learn more,

A @Christadelphians Video: For a more in-depth analysis, check out this link...https://youtu.be/UZQGiCBV-AE**[The Watchman Report 'Extra' | Why is the UK Government Focusing on Islamophobia and Not All Faiths?]** In this thought-provoking spotlight, we examine the UK Government's selective focus on Islamophobia while seemingly neglecting protections for other faiths. What does Scripture reveal about justice, discrimination, and the role of governing authorities? Join us for an expositional discussion on biblical principles, religious freedom, and the prophetic implications of today's policies.

According to reporting, government files detailing Prince Andrew's decade-long tenure as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment will stay locked away until 2065—some 105 years after his birth—under royal family exemptions to Freedom of Information laws. In practice, this means the public banished from scrutinizing any records tied to his taxpayer-funded diplomatic role, just when transparency should be their highest priority following the Epstein debacle. This isn't mere protocol; it's a stonewall, shielding a scandal-riddled prince from public accountability under the guise of "royal privilege."The timing couldn't be more suspect: Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein have already cost him public trust, official titles, and patronages. Yet with the government's cloak of secrecy firmly in place, the ability to question how and why Epstein-linked business trips were arranged—or what exactly Andrew was doing on the public dime—vanishes into the archives. It's not just a blackout—it's institutional cover-up by omissionto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prince Andrew files locked away until 2065 as royal biographer slams 'culture of secrecy' | Royal | News | Express.co.ukBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

According to reporting, government files detailing Prince Andrew's decade-long tenure as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment will stay locked away until 2065—some 105 years after his birth—under royal family exemptions to Freedom of Information laws. In practice, this means the public banished from scrutinizing any records tied to his taxpayer-funded diplomatic role, just when transparency should be their highest priority following the Epstein debacle. This isn't mere protocol; it's a stonewall, shielding a scandal-riddled prince from public accountability under the guise of "royal privilege."The timing couldn't be more suspect: Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein have already cost him public trust, official titles, and patronages. Yet with the government's cloak of secrecy firmly in place, the ability to question how and why Epstein-linked business trips were arranged—or what exactly Andrew was doing on the public dime—vanishes into the archives. It's not just a blackout—it's institutional cover-up by omissionto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prince Andrew files locked away until 2065 as royal biographer slams 'culture of secrecy' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

How does a particle physicist end up shaping the UK Government's approach to artificial intelligence? In this thought‑provoking episode, Andrew Grill sits down with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, former Director of Data Science at 10 Downing Street and now the Senior Director of AI at the Tony Blair Institute.Laura's unique career path, from academic research in physics to the heart of policymaking, gives her a rare perspective on how governments can use emerging technologies not just efficiently, but humanely. She shares candid insights into how policy teams think about digital transformation, why the public sector faces very different challenges to private industry, and how to avoid technology that dehumanises decision‑making.Drawing on examples from her work in Whitehall, Laura discusses the realities of forecasting in AI, the danger of “buzzword chasing”, and why the next breakthrough in Artificial General Intelligence might well come from an unexpected player, possibly from within government itself.This is a conversation for anyone curious about the intersection of science, policy, ethics, and technology, and how they can combine to make government more responsive, transparent, and human-centred.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Laura Gilbert moved from particle physics research into government AI leadershipThe strategic role of AI in shaping modern policy and public servicesWhy forecasting in AI is harder than it looks—and how this impacts decision‑makersThe balance between technical capability and human‑centred governanceWhy governments must look beyond the tech giants for innovative solutionsLessons from the Evidence House and AI for Public Good programmesResourcesTony Blair Global Institute WebsiteUK Government AI IncubatorLaura on LinkedInRaindrop.io bookmarking appThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

The UK government has dropped a political bombshell - admitting that 150,000 foreign care workers brought into Britain legally have completely vanished without trace. In this urgent episode, we expose how systemic failures allowed this to happen: from fake documents and human trafficking to exploited loopholes and missing billions of taxpayer money. We'll break down the shocking Home Office report, analyze the related dinghy smuggling scandal, and examine the government's controversial new policy of deporting criminals instead of jailing them. With 61% of Brits now citing immigration as the country's most divisive issue, we ask the critical question: Is this sheer incompetence or something more sinister? Join us for a hard-hitting investigation into one of the UK's biggest border security failures in decades. Subscribe now to stay informed as this scandal develops.Support the showThanks for listening. For more commentary, join my newsletter! To Stay In Touch: Click Here To Subscribe To My NewsletterSee you next time!

It seems everyone from governments to giant companies to random grassroots groups are suddenly gunning for video game censorship. We discuss recent pushes made to quell what games people are able to buy along with Xbox and PlayStation shifting away from hardware, reviewers dinging great games for the sin of including attractive female characters, and Obsidian dropping the price of the upcoming Outer Worlds 2.

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UKPolitics #LanceForman #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #Gaza #Hamas #Trump Jon Gaunt sits down with former Brexit Party MEP and leading businessman Lance Forman for a hard-hitting interview on UK politics, the Middle East, Donald Trump, and the future of Britain. Lance blasts Keir Starmer's “ceasefire ultimatum” as a dangerous gamble — accusing him of rewarding terrorism, ignoring Donald Trump's influence, and pandering to his backbenchers over fears of Jeremy Corbyn's political comeback. He argues that Israel has already offered a ceasefire, and that Hamas is holding things up.  He doesn't hold back on the BBC, accusing it of bias and a hidden anti-Semitic agenda in British politics and media. Lance warns that Starmer's first year in office has been a disaster, and predicts: “There's no way back for Starmer… and that's quite dangerous.”  From Trump's approach to business, immigration, and taxes to the lack of real-world experience in the UK's political elite, Lance delivers an unfiltered take on why Britain is “in such a mess.”  He also defends Nigel Farage from the Jimmy Savile smear, calling him the most charismatic leader in UK politics today.  In this explosive conversation, Lance also reveals: • Why Trump “gets” the Middle East and Starmer doesn't • The truth about Brexit and Theresa May • Why a new definition of Islamophobia is unnecessary •  How political inexperience is crippling Britain's leadership  If you care about UK politics, Brexit, free speech, or the Middle East, you won't want to miss this.  #Brexit #LanceForman #JonGaunt #KeirStarmer #Ceasefire #Israel #Hamas #Trump #BBCBias #UKPolitics #NigelFarage #Corbyn #MiddleEast #Islamophobia #TheresaMay #BrexitParty  Lance Forman, jon gaunt, keir starmer, gaza, ceasefire, israel, hamas, trump, bbc bias, uk politics, nigel farage, corbyn, middle east, islamophobia, theresa may, brexit party, starmer gaza gamble, starmer is finished, dangerous times ahead, uk government, labour party, political crisis, british politics, farage next pm

President Trump announces a landmark trade deal with the European Union. A Former Marine helped put an end to a mass stabbing inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. Zohran Mamdani attended a "lavish, three-day-party at his family's private estate" in Uganda for his wedding. H1D A woke leftist calls American Eagle “fascist propaganda” after they feature Sydney Sweeney in an ad campaign. Gavin Newsom claims Trump is trying to rig the Midterm elections over Texas' redistricting. Food airdrops in Gaza are reportedly injuring people. The UK Government posts a job opening for a "Sharia Law Administrator". A British reporter asks Trump why he's in a bad mood. Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis, Chinese farms in America and Trump's EU deal.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine—on sale at Sam's Club from 7/23 to 8/17. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its bestAngel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaGet free tickets to see Sketch in theaters on 8/6. Sign up for the Angel Studios Member's Guild and claim your perks today.Allio CapitalDownload Allio from the App Store or Google Play, or text “DANA” to 511511 to get started today.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Medical freedom is American freedom. Use code DANA10 to get 10% off your order.Ruff GreensCall 214-RUFF-DOG Get a FREE Jumpstart Bag AND Ruff Chews—just pay shipping! A $30 value. Phone offer only!!!

The Hovercraft SR-N1, piloted by Captain Peter Lamb, sailed from Calais to Dover on 25th July 1959, fifty years to the day after Louis Blériot made the first crossing of the English Channel. It took 2 hours, 3 minutes.  The brainchild of British engineer and inventor Christopher Cockerell, Hovercraft was described as a cross between an aircraft, a boat and a land vehicle, hovering just above the water on a cushion of air. Ultimately over 80 million people and 12 million cars crossed the Channel using Hovercraft.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Cockerell eventually got the UK Government on-side; consider the role of Duty Free regulations in its popularity and demise; and attempt to settle for good whether this iconic craft is *really* a boat, or a plane…  Further Reading: • Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Bleriot, Vikings and Viscounts - By Bruce Hales-Dutton' (Pen and Sword, 2021):  https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Cross_Channel_Aviation_Pioneers/S90SEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Captain+Peter+Lamb,+John+Chaplin+,+Christopher+Cockerell&pg=PA171&printsec=frontcover • ‘Back to the future — amphibious travel gets a fresh lease of life' (FT, 2016): https://www.ft.com/content/c986c712-3dd3-11e6-8716-a4a71e8140b0 • ‘What Happened To Giant Hovercraft?' (Mustard, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJLT8wFyhY This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

The White House has played down reports that Donald Trump privately encouraged Volodymyr Zelensky to strike targets deep inside Russia, including Moscow and St Petersburg. That's despite the US president's promise to deliver more weapons to Ukraine via NATO allies, and a new threat of secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. So is his administration's approach to Russia changing?Also, we hear about the more than 250,000 Ukrainians who came to the UK under schemes granting them special protections in the first three years of war. With their initial permission to stay running out, many must now make difficult choices about whether to try and claim asylum or renew their existing status on a shorter-term basis. We speak to Oleksandra, who has seen her asylum application refused, and her lawyer Halyna Semchak, who is challenging government policy on the issue.Today's episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus, Polly Hope and Nick Sturdee. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Bridget Harney. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 123 9480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscordThe UK Home Office Statement in Full: “We are fully committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Putin's illegal war, while also providing a safe and secure haven for those fleeing the conflict. We have offered our extended sanctuary to over 300,000 Ukrainians and their families."The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme enables those with permission to remain in the United Kingdom under one of the existing Ukraine schemes to apply for a further 18 months. This allows a continuation of rights to work, live and study as well as access to healthcare and welfare support in the UK.”Background:- Our offer of temporary sanctuary is in line with the Ukrainian government's strong desire for the future return of its citizens, and does not lead to settlement. Other routes are available for those wishing to settle permanently in the UK. - All asylum claims are considered on their individual facts and merits. - The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme provides a further 18 months permission to remain in the UK and a continuation of rights to work, live and study as well as access to healthcare and welfare support in the UK. - The 28-day window for applications to be submitted allows sufficient time for operational planning, to provide biometric enrolment capacity, and deliver the most efficient service for customers. Those who apply before their current permission expires will retain the conditions of their current visa while their application is under consideration, enabling them to continue to exercise their rights to work, study, and live in the UK. - Ukrainians who wish to seek specific advice regarding their individual circumstances may also wish to consider contacting a solicitor at: Find legal advice and information - Gov.uk (www.gov.uk/find-legal-advice) or an immigration adviser at Find an immigration advisor – Gov.uk (www.gov.uk/find-an-immigration-adviser). Immigration support is also available from Citizens Advice which provides independent advice in person, online or on the phone - ([http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk)/]www.citizensadvice.org.uk)/ - The UK Government continues to keep the Ukraine Schemes and the evolving situation in Ukraine under active review