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Why was Rwanda policy blocked by courts and what is Rishi Sunak’s Plan B?

Why was Rwanda policy blocked by courts and what is Rishi Sunak’s Plan B?

Why was Rwanda policy blocked by courts and what is Rishi Sunak’s Plan B?

05 December 2023

Five of the UK’s most senior justices ruled the scheme could not go ahead as it was.


Shake-up of Government’s crisis response needed, Covid inquiry evidence suggests

Shake-up of Government’s crisis response needed, Covid inquiry evidence suggests

Shake-up of Government’s crisis response needed, Covid inquiry evidence suggests

04 December 2023

The Cabinet Office is failing to consistently improve its handling of crises, according to the review.


James Cleverly heading to Rwanda to seal new asylum treaty

James Cleverly heading to Rwanda to seal new asylum treaty

James Cleverly heading to Rwanda to seal new asylum treaty

04 December 2023

The Home Secretary is travelling to Kigali to sign the agreement.


Self-managing pessaries cause fewer issues in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Self-managing pessaries cause fewer issues in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Self-managing pessaries cause fewer issues in women with pelvic organ prolapse

04 December 2023

The findings from a Glasgow Caledonian University study also suggest the measure could save the NHS money.


MPs defeat Government over moves to compensate infected blood scandal victims

MPs defeat Government over moves to compensate infected blood scandal victims

MPs defeat Government over moves to compensate infected blood scandal victims

04 December 2023

The amendment, tabled by Labour’s Dame Diana Johnson, was approved by 246 votes to 242, majority four.


Minister bids to placate Tory rebels over compensation for infected blood victims

Minister bids to placate Tory rebels over compensation for infected blood victims

Minister bids to placate Tory rebels over compensation for infected blood victims

04 December 2023

MPs had been backing a proposal to push ministers to establish a body to administer the full compensation scheme.


British teenager killed in Gaza while fighting for Israeli forces, says army

British teenager killed in Gaza while fighting for Israeli forces, says army

British teenager killed in Gaza while fighting for Israeli forces, says army

04 December 2023

Binyamin Needham died on Sunday and was promoted to the rank of sergeant after his death, the Israel Defence Forces said.


Family pays tribute to man, 84, killed in Edinburgh explosion

Family pays tribute to man, 84, killed in Edinburgh explosion

Family pays tribute to man, 84, killed in Edinburgh explosion

04 December 2023

The relatives of James Findlay Smith said it is with ‘deep regret’ that he ‘sadly lost his life’ in the blast.


Britons earning under £38,700 face being unable live with foreign spouses in UK

Britons earning under £38,700 face being unable live with foreign spouses in UK

Britons earning under £38,700 face being unable live with foreign spouses in UK

04 December 2023

People may be blocked from bringing their loved ones to Britain under certain circumstances.


First Minister says Prime Minister not taking climate change seriously

First Minister says Prime Minister not taking climate change seriously

First Minister says Prime Minister not taking climate change seriously

04 December 2023

Humza Yousaf also says he has not seen any impact the UK Government has had on Cop28.


Visa changes for care workers prompt concern from sector organisations

Visa changes for care workers prompt concern from sector organisations

Visa changes for care workers prompt concern from sector organisations

04 December 2023

Home Secretary James Cleverly said changes are an attempt at ‘curbing abuses to the health care visa’.


Builder admits murdering woman after working on extension at her home

Builder admits murdering woman after working on extension at her home

Builder admits murdering woman after working on extension at her home

04 December 2023

Peter Norgrove changed his plea to guilty during an appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court.


Key questions around Cleverly’s immigration shake-up

Key questions around Cleverly’s immigration shake-up

Key questions around Cleverly’s immigration shake-up

04 December 2023

Home Secretary James Cleverly said he had a five-point plan to bring numbers down.


Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

04 December 2023

The furniture retailer said its hourly paid employees will get a 10% pay rise in 2024.


Cleverly pledges ‘biggest ever reduction’ in net migration with new plans

Cleverly pledges ‘biggest ever reduction’ in net migration with new plans

Cleverly pledges ‘biggest ever reduction’ in net migration with new plans

04 December 2023

The Home Secretary’s announcement came after net migration figures hit a record high.


Jeremy Corbyn accuses Israel of ‘cleansing entire population of Gaza’

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Israel of ‘cleansing entire population of Gaza’

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Israel of ‘cleansing entire population of Gaza’

04 December 2023

The Islington North MP said Israel’s response is in ‘no way proportionate’ to the ‘appalling events’ of October 7.


Minister hopes Hamas sex attackers ‘get what’s coming to them’

Minister hopes Hamas sex attackers ‘get what’s coming to them’

Minister hopes Hamas sex attackers ‘get what’s coming to them’

04 December 2023

The Tory frontbencher also joined criticism of campaigners who have remained silent over the outrages.


Grant Shapps condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on British-owned ship in Red Sea

Grant Shapps condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on British-owned ship in Red Sea

Grant Shapps condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on British-owned ship in Red Sea

04 December 2023

The Defence Secretary said the UK is committed to ensuring ‘maritime security’ and ‘regional stability’ after the drone and missile strike.


Tanaiste condemns renewed attacks on Gaza as ‘unconscionable’

Tanaiste condemns renewed attacks on Gaza as ‘unconscionable’

Tanaiste condemns renewed attacks on Gaza as ‘unconscionable’

04 December 2023

Micheal Martin said innocent civilians were being killed as Israel tries to eliminate Hamas.


Gove warns councils not to cancel Hanukkah celebration over Middle East conflict

Gove warns councils not to cancel Hanukkah celebration over Middle East conflict

Gove warns councils not to cancel Hanukkah celebration over Middle East conflict

04 December 2023

Havering Borough Council in east London had planned not to light Hanukkah candles from December 7 over concerns they could be vandalised.


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