The police investigation has to take into account findings from the ongoing public inquiry, with charging files not expected to be sent to the CPS until 2026.

In a recent two-week police operation to target scammers and safeguard victims, 85 percent of victims were aged 60 to 90 years old, with the oldest being 94.

Universities could lose their licence to sponsor overseas students if they admit those who then fail to pass visa checks, enrol, or complete their courses.

Medical doctor and pro-life campaigner Dr. Calum Miller thinks one reason for the rise was the lockdown-era rules allowing women to have abortions at home.

Some 68,564 people were granted asylum last year—the highest figure since records began in 1984—while a further 95,685 came to the UK via humanitarian routes.

Illegal immigration also dropped 28 percent on last year, according to Home Office data, with 81 percent of illegal entries being by small boat.

The government suggests Britons stockpile three days of non-perishable food at home in the event of emergencies, such as power outages or other crises.

Drafting the law could take up to 18 months. If approved, an 18-month implementation period follows, meaning the law could come into effect by 2027.

The minister also suggested that the government might have ‘a role to play’ in protecting students’ interests in case a university fails.

Lord Walney’s review said current antiterrorism laws should be interpreted more broadly to allow for the arrest and charging of those glorifying terrorism.