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British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says

British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says

British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says

09 December 2024

The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship.


Germany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UK

Germany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UK

Germany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UK

09 December 2024

Berlin confirmed plans to make it a criminal offence to ‘facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK’ as part of the agreement.


Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

09 December 2024

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.


Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering

Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering

Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering

09 December 2024

Lord Blunkett said critics were repeating points that had already been made in a bid to delay the Bill passing through the House of Lords


Ministers warned of cuts as ‘every pound’ of spending to face review

Ministers warned of cuts as ‘every pound’ of spending to face review

Ministers warned of cuts as ‘every pound’ of spending to face review

09 December 2024

In letters sent by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, departments will be told ‘difficult’ spending decisions will be required.


Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall

Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall

Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall

09 December 2024

Officials will ‘assess the current situation’ before making decisions on claims from the country.


Family ‘devastated’ after death of woman in dog attack

Family ‘devastated’ after death of woman in dog attack

Family ‘devastated’ after death of woman in dog attack

09 December 2024

Michelle McLeod, 41, died after being attacked by a dog on Saturday night.


Funding increases for pupils with special educational needs insufficient – IFS

Funding increases for pupils with special educational needs insufficient – IFS

Funding increases for pupils with special educational needs insufficient – IFS

09 December 2024

The Government recently earmarked £740 million of funding to create more specialist places in mainstream schools in England for children with Send.


Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs

Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs

Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs

09 December 2024

The Assad regime in Syria collapsed after 13 years of civil war.


Government accused of ‘tinkering’ with housebuilding permissions

Government accused of ‘tinkering’ with housebuilding permissions

Government accused of ‘tinkering’ with housebuilding permissions

09 December 2024

Conservative shadow housing minister David Simmonds was speaking in the House of Commons.


PM says ‘no decision pending’ on removal of Syrian rebel group from banned list

PM says ‘no decision pending’ on removal of Syrian rebel group from banned list

PM says ‘no decision pending’ on removal of Syrian rebel group from banned list

09 December 2024

A Cabinet minister had earlier suggested a decision on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could be taken quickly.


Starmer defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia

Starmer defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia

Starmer defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia

09 December 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was pressed to raise human rights concerns during his talks with Mohammad bin Salman.


Frankie Dettori named after HMRC anonymity battle over ‘tax avoidance scheme’

Frankie Dettori named after HMRC anonymity battle over ‘tax avoidance scheme’

Frankie Dettori named after HMRC anonymity battle over ‘tax avoidance scheme’

09 December 2024

The jockey said that new advisers ‘are working hard to unravel the mess that I have been put in’.


Edinburgh City Council leader quits as police probe ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Edinburgh City Council leader quits as police probe ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Edinburgh City Council leader quits as police probe ‘inappropriate behaviour’

09 December 2024

Cammy Day said he had not been contacted by police but would cooperate fully with their inquiries.


Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

09 December 2024

Shadow education minister Neil O’Brien said up to four in 10 early years providers are expected to close as a result of the NI increase.


Gavin And Stacey star says Christmas special is ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’

Gavin And Stacey star says Christmas special is ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’

Gavin And Stacey star says Christmas special is ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’

09 December 2024

The special will be followed by a documentary on the series on New Year’s Day.


Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

Taylor Swift and Bitcoin named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024

09 December 2024

Amazon said UK users also asked its virtual assistant about football scores and pancake recipes.


Three more teenagers charged in connection with attack on boy, 14

Three more teenagers charged in connection with attack on boy, 14

Three more teenagers charged in connection with attack on boy, 14

09 December 2024

Six teenagers have now been arrested and charged following the attack in Edinburgh.


Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

09 December 2024

Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.


Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government

Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government

Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government

09 December 2024

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks on putting together the next coalition administration.


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