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Portland not the right place to be homing all of these people, say protesters

Portland not the right place to be homing all of these people, say protesters

Portland not the right place to be homing all of these people, say protesters

18 July 2023

The Bibby Stockholm barge will house 500 asylum seekers.


Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

18 July 2023

Ann Salter said those who have fled to the UK will ‘most certainly’ have experienced trauma from their home country or journey.


Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

18 July 2023

The airman died after climbing into a bin that was tipped into a waste lorry in Suffolk.


Risk of terror attack in UK is rising, report warns

Risk of terror attack in UK is rising, report warns

Risk of terror attack in UK is rising, report warns

18 July 2023

Police and security services have also disrupted 39 plots since 2018.


Covid campaign group formed after people left feeling ‘abandoned’ by Government

Covid campaign group formed after people left feeling ‘abandoned’ by Government

Covid campaign group formed after people left feeling ‘abandoned’ by Government

18 July 2023

A co-founder of the campaign group said he and others had faced abuse from Covid-deniers, anti-maskers and vaccine sceptics.


Gambling White Paper a ‘huge miss’ that will not prevent harm, MPs told

Gambling White Paper a ‘huge miss’ that will not prevent harm, MPs told

Gambling White Paper a ‘huge miss’ that will not prevent harm, MPs told

18 July 2023

Dr Matthew Gaskell, clinical lead NHS Northern Gambling Service, told MPs that policy making needed to be insulated from the gambling industry.


Woman jailed for obtaining tablets to end pregnancy to be released after appeal

Woman jailed for obtaining tablets to end pregnancy to be released after appeal

Woman jailed for obtaining tablets to end pregnancy to be released after appeal

18 July 2023

Carla Foster, 45, will be freed from prison after her sentence for illegally obtaining abortion tablets to end her pregnancy was reduced.


MacNeil does not get to ‘pick and choose’ whether to have SNP whip, says Flynn

MacNeil does not get to ‘pick and choose’ whether to have SNP whip, says Flynn

MacNeil does not get to ‘pick and choose’ whether to have SNP whip, says Flynn

18 July 2023

Angus MacNeil said he would not return to the SNP Westminster group after a week-long suspension.


Failing to master AI could see retreat of progressive politics – Sir Tony Blair

Failing to master AI could see retreat of progressive politics – Sir Tony Blair

Failing to master AI could see retreat of progressive politics – Sir Tony Blair

18 July 2023

The former prime minister opened the Future of Britain conference in central London.


Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

18 July 2023

FCA boss Nikhil Rathi said firms will need a strategy to ensure customers are adequately informed of available rates across their product set.


Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs

Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs

Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs

18 July 2023

Members of the Women and Equalities Committee called for better data collection and for a statutory definition of such abuse.


TV ad for Wuka period underwear cleared after 295 complaints

TV ad for Wuka period underwear cleared after 295 complaints

TV ad for Wuka period underwear cleared after 295 complaints

18 July 2023

The advert for Wuka period underwear attracted 295 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority saying it was offensive and distressing.


Ryan Giggs’ prosecution over domestic violence allegations abandoned

Ryan Giggs’ prosecution over domestic violence allegations abandoned

Ryan Giggs’ prosecution over domestic violence allegations abandoned

18 July 2023

The retrial of the former Manchester United legend was due to go ahead later this month.


Family fundraising to complete bucket list for daughter with terminal condition

Family fundraising to complete bucket list for daughter with terminal condition

Family fundraising to complete bucket list for daughter with terminal condition

18 July 2023

The family’s latest fundraising endeavour is Challenge London on August 6 – a triathlon.


Proportion of smokers buying duty free tobacco in England triples since 2019

Proportion of smokers buying duty free tobacco in England triples since 2019

Proportion of smokers buying duty free tobacco in England triples since 2019

18 July 2023

The findings were a ’cause for concern’ because those who used cheap tobacco were less likely to quit, the report published in Tobacco Control said.


Labour may be unable to afford to reverse ‘lots of bad policies’, MP warns

Labour may be unable to afford to reverse ‘lots of bad policies’, MP warns

Labour may be unable to afford to reverse ‘lots of bad policies’, MP warns

18 July 2023

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said there is ‘no money left’ after 13 years of Conservative rule.


Senior Tory admits the party could face triple by-election defeat

Senior Tory admits the party could face triple by-election defeat

Senior Tory admits the party could face triple by-election defeat

18 July 2023

Nuclear energy minister Andrew Bowie said: ‘It’s possible we could lose all three – but it’s also possible that we might win all three.’


SNP Westminster leader accuses Sarwar of attempt to ‘con’ voters on benefit cap

SNP Westminster leader accuses Sarwar of attempt to ‘con’ voters on benefit cap

SNP Westminster leader accuses Sarwar of attempt to ‘con’ voters on benefit cap

18 July 2023

Sir Keir Starmer did not commit to scrapping the controversial policy if his party won the next election.


‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

18 July 2023

The Government’s proposed Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will return to the Commons on Tuesday.


Hereford museum revamp given £5m National Lottery funding boost

Hereford museum revamp given £5m National Lottery funding boost

Hereford museum revamp given £5m National Lottery funding boost

18 July 2023

Eight new galleries and display spaces will include one showcasing the Viking age Herefordshire Hoard.


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