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Government accused of sacrificing its focus on human trafficking

Government accused of sacrificing its focus on human trafficking

Government accused of sacrificing its focus on human trafficking

07 December 2023

Home Affairs Committee chairwoman Dame Diana Johnson said it was doing so as part of its response to irregular migration.


Anne Robinson ‘dating Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles’

Anne Robinson ‘dating Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles’

Anne Robinson ‘dating Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles’

07 December 2023

The TV star has reportedly been dating the retired cavalry officer for the last year.


Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday

Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday

Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday

07 December 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be challenged about his actions as chancellor at the height of the pandemic.


Police launch appeal after seven-year-old boy killed in Folkestone hit-and-run

Police launch appeal after seven-year-old boy killed in Folkestone hit-and-run

Police launch appeal after seven-year-old boy killed in Folkestone hit-and-run

07 December 2023

An unidentified car or van left the scene before emergency services arrived.


Hundreds protest outside defence factories against arms being sent to Israel

Hundreds protest outside defence factories against arms being sent to Israel

Hundreds protest outside defence factories against arms being sent to Israel

07 December 2023

Campaign group Workers for a Free Palestine said it had blockaded sites in Bournemouth, Glasgow, Brighton and Lancashire.


Sunak’s Rwanda policy ‘won’t work’, Braverman says

Sunak’s Rwanda policy ‘won’t work’, Braverman says

Sunak’s Rwanda policy ‘won’t work’, Braverman says

07 December 2023

The former home secretary warned the Prime Minister the ‘time for talk’ on stopping the boats is over.


BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

07 December 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is expected to make an announcement on the licence fee in the Commons on Thursday.


Sports Direct owner cheers ‘great’ sales momentum ahead of Christmas

Sports Direct owner cheers ‘great’ sales momentum ahead of Christmas

Sports Direct owner cheers ‘great’ sales momentum ahead of Christmas

07 December 2023

The firm, which is majority owned by Mike Ashley, saw profits and revenues rise over the latest half-year.


Grower produces rarer white variety of poinsettia house plant

Grower produces rarer white variety of poinsettia house plant

Grower produces rarer white variety of poinsettia house plant

07 December 2023

Poinsettias originated in Mexico where they originally grew much like a weed.


South East Water pays out £2.3m in dividends amid widened losses and Ofwat probe

South East Water pays out £2.3m in dividends amid widened losses and Ofwat probe

South East Water pays out £2.3m in dividends amid widened losses and Ofwat probe

07 December 2023

The supplier reported pre-tax losses of £18.1 million for the six months to September 30, against losses of £12.7 million a year earlier.


Average UK house price jumped for second month in a row in November – Halifax

Average UK house price jumped for second month in a row in November – Halifax

Average UK house price jumped for second month in a row in November – Halifax

07 December 2023

Across the UK, property values jumped for the second month in a row, rising by 0.5% in November, or £1,394 in cash terms.


Campaigners blockade BAE Systems site in Glasgow over ‘Israel ties’

Campaigners blockade BAE Systems site in Glasgow over ‘Israel ties’

Campaigners blockade BAE Systems site in Glasgow over ‘Israel ties’

07 December 2023

The demonstrators are urging BAE to end their ties with Israel and cease all weapons, defence and supplies trading with them.


‘Tory crisis’ – Papers react to Robert Jenrick stepping down over Rwanda policy

‘Tory crisis’ – Papers react to Robert Jenrick stepping down over Rwanda policy

‘Tory crisis’ – Papers react to Robert Jenrick stepping down over Rwanda policy

07 December 2023

Mr Sunak’s long-term political ally argued that he had to quit because he has ‘such strong disagreements’ with his approach to immigration.


Britons warned to prepare for soggy Thursday as rain, wind sets in across the UK

Britons warned to prepare for soggy Thursday as rain, wind sets in across the UK

Britons warned to prepare for soggy Thursday as rain, wind sets in across the UK

07 December 2023

A low front sweeping the UK may also result in flooding as wet winter conditions set in.


Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry to conclude

Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry to conclude

Inquest into death of headteacher Ruth Perry to conclude

07 December 2023

An Ofsted report downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading from its highest rating to its lowest over safeguarding concerns.


What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

07 December 2023

Here are the stories making headlines this Thursday.


What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

What the papers say – December 7

07 December 2023

Here are the stories making headlines this Thursday.


Met Office issues severe weather warnings as further rain expected

Met Office issues severe weather warnings as further rain expected

Met Office issues severe weather warnings as further rain expected

07 December 2023

Homes and businesses could be flooded, while travelling is expected to be disrupted.


Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by fresh chaos as immigration minister Jenrick resigns

Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by fresh chaos as immigration minister Jenrick resigns

Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by fresh chaos as immigration minister Jenrick resigns

07 December 2023

Robert Jenrick said new legislation to stop small boats ‘does not go far enough’.


Rembrandt sells for £11 million at auction

Rembrandt sells for £11 million at auction

Rembrandt sells for £11 million at auction

06 December 2023

Sotheby’s said it was a work ‘of great significance in Rembrandt’s early career’.


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