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‘Britain should not copy Australia’s morally abominable asylum ideas’

‘Britain should not copy Australia’s morally abominable asylum ideas’

‘Britain should not copy Australia’s morally abominable asylum ideas’

02 October 2020

Human rights lawyer and charity boss Sonya Sceats spoke out about a series of leaked proposals.


Biker killed in land speed record attempt was millionaire businessman

Biker killed in land speed record attempt was millionaire businessman

Biker killed in land speed record attempt was millionaire businessman

02 October 2020

Zef Eisenberg, 47, from Guernsey, died at Elvington Airfield near York, police said.


Artwork near Liverpool landmark details Donald Trump’s ‘dystopian’ America

Artwork near Liverpool landmark details Donald Trump’s ‘dystopian’ America

Artwork near Liverpool landmark details Donald Trump’s ‘dystopian’ America

02 October 2020

The jigsaw is the work of artist Christopher Spencer, known widely as Cold War Steve.


Prison attack accused wore fake suicide belt to ‘freak out’ staff, court told

Prison attack accused wore fake suicide belt to ‘freak out’ staff, court told

Prison attack accused wore fake suicide belt to ‘freak out’ staff, court told

02 October 2020

Brusthom Ziamani denied he intended to become a martyr.


Post Office apologises for ‘historical failings’ in Horizon IT scandal

Post Office apologises for ‘historical failings’ in Horizon IT scandal

Post Office apologises for ‘historical failings’ in Horizon IT scandal

02 October 2020

Solicitors say it is a landmark moment in the long-running campaign to clear the names of sub-postmasters.


William admits he is ‘not an excellent chef’ in homeless charity’s new cookbook

William admits he is ‘not an excellent chef’ in homeless charity’s new cookbook

William admits he is ‘not an excellent chef’ in homeless charity’s new cookbook

02 October 2020

The Duke of Cambridge has written a message in The Passage’s A Taste Of Home – a collection of recipes marking the organisation’s 40th anniversary.


Whales monitored from shore after attempt to move them out to sea unsuccessful

Whales monitored from shore after attempt to move them out to sea unsuccessful

Whales monitored from shore after attempt to move them out to sea unsuccessful

02 October 2020

It is feared a planned military exercise could have an impact on the pod of northern bottlenose whales in Loch Long.


‘You don’t get two Matts’ – colleagues pay tribute to murdered police officer

‘You don’t get two Matts’ – colleagues pay tribute to murdered police officer

‘You don’t get two Matts’ – colleagues pay tribute to murdered police officer

02 October 2020

The Metropolitan Police have held a minute’s silence in memory of Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot at Croydon Custody Centre last Friday.


Fall in young women with high levels of life satisfaction and happiness – ONS

Fall in young women with high levels of life satisfaction and happiness – ONS

Fall in young women with high levels of life satisfaction and happiness – ONS

02 October 2020

Around a third of more than 4,000 adults aged 20-24 reported very low levels of anxiety in 2019-20, official statistics show.


Man admits causing deaths of two ‘utterly devoted parents’ by dangerous driving

Man admits causing deaths of two ‘utterly devoted parents’ by dangerous driving

Man admits causing deaths of two ‘utterly devoted parents’ by dangerous driving

02 October 2020

Robert and Paula Bateman were killed when their car crashed head-on into a van in Cambridgeshire last month.


Petrol station tycoons to take control of Asda in £6.8bn deal

Petrol station tycoons to take control of Asda in £6.8bn deal

Petrol station tycoons to take control of Asda in £6.8bn deal

02 October 2020

The sale comes more than a year after the UK’s competition regulator blocked attempts to merge Asda with Sainsbury’s.


Nicola Sturgeon urges MP Margaret Ferrier to quit over ‘dangerous’ rule-breaking

Nicola Sturgeon urges MP Margaret Ferrier to quit over ‘dangerous’ rule-breaking

Nicola Sturgeon urges MP Margaret Ferrier to quit over ‘dangerous’ rule-breaking

02 October 2020

The MP travelled between Glasgow and Westminster while infected with Covid-19.


Former BBC presenter jailed over ‘prolific’ sex abuse of boys and men

Former BBC presenter jailed over ‘prolific’ sex abuse of boys and men

Former BBC presenter jailed over ‘prolific’ sex abuse of boys and men

02 October 2020

Benjamin Thomas admitted 40 sexual offences committed over a period of almost 30 years.


What has Donald Trump said about coronavirus?

What has Donald Trump said about coronavirus?

What has Donald Trump said about coronavirus?

02 October 2020

The US president announced on Friday that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for Covid-19.


In Pictures: Storm Alex sets sights on southern England

In Pictures: Storm Alex sets sights on southern England

In Pictures: Storm Alex sets sights on southern England

02 October 2020

A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in place across much of southern England for Friday.


Margaret Ferrier faces growing calls within SNP to ‘do the right thing’ and quit

Margaret Ferrier faces growing calls within SNP to ‘do the right thing’ and quit

Margaret Ferrier faces growing calls within SNP to ‘do the right thing’ and quit

02 October 2020

The MP has admitted breaking self-isolation rules, and travelling on public transport after testing positive for coronavirus.


Ryanair loses High Court action against Irish State’s travel restrictions

Ryanair loses High Court action against Irish State’s travel restrictions

Ryanair loses High Court action against Irish State’s travel restrictions

02 October 2020

The High Court ruled on Friday that the Government had ‘acted lawfully’ in providing travel advice and public health advice.


People living alone under lockdown in Wales can meet one other household indoors

People living alone under lockdown in Wales can meet one other household indoors

People living alone under lockdown in Wales can meet one other household indoors

02 October 2020

Local lockdown restrictions currently prevent people from meeting indoors with anyone outside their household.


‘I will stay in this tree’ – HS2 protesters stand firm as eviction bid restarts

‘I will stay in this tree’ – HS2 protesters stand firm as eviction bid restarts

‘I will stay in this tree’ – HS2 protesters stand firm as eviction bid restarts

02 October 2020

Environmentalists have vowed to protect Jones’ Hill Wood in Buckinghamshire, an area said to have inspired Roald Dahl.


Licence to tweet – new MI6 boss vows to use social media to headhunt staff

Licence to tweet – new MI6 boss vows to use social media to headhunt staff

Licence to tweet – new MI6 boss vows to use social media to headhunt staff

02 October 2020

Richard Moore signed off from his first day as head of the Secret Intelligence Service by saying he would try to persuade some followers to join MI6.


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