1 hour ago Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels up 8% in a year, Home Office data shows

Rise comes despite applications being processed much faster than two years ago as backlog falls below 100,000 for first time since 2021UK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels has risen by 8% to 32,059 in a year, according to Home Office data.The data also shows that the government is processing asylum applications much more quickly, with 71,000 cases awaiting approval, relating to 91,000 people, compared with 134,000 two years ago. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Menendez brothers’ parole hearings to begin as duo who killed parents 35 years ago push for prison release: Live

In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 1989 murders but became eligible for release earlier this year

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4 h. ago GCSE results day 2025: Exam grades revealed as pupils face 'fiercest ever' scramble for college places

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest updates from GCSE results day as pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their exam grades.

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4 h. ago GCSE results 2025: London students 'far ahead' of any other regions but pass grades drop

Londoners were "far ahead of any other region" when it came to achieving at least a 7 or an A grade

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5 h. ago London and South East see largest regional drops in GCSE pass rate

Only one region saw a clear year on year increase in entries receiving a grade 4 or above.

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5 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Rail disruptions causing travel chaos in major London stations

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

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6 h. ago GCSE results day 2025: Pupils across UK receive exam grades amid warning of 'fiercest ever' scramble for college places

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest updates from GCSE results day as pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their exam grades.

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6 h. ago Menendez brothers’ parole hearing to begin as duo who killed parents 30 years ago push for prison release: Live

Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison with no parole in 1996 for 1989 murders but became eligible for release earlier this year

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6 h. ago Menendez brothers’ parole hearings to begin as duo who killed parents 30 years ago push for prison release: Live

Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison with no parole in 1996 for 1989 murders but became eligible for release earlier this year

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6 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Wimbledon train fault causing South Western Railway delays

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

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7 h. ago LIVE updates as students across north London receive their GCSE results

LIVE updates as students across north London receive their GCSE results  East London Advertiser

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7 h. ago LIVE updates as pupils from across east London get GCSE results

LIVE updates as pupils from across east London get GCSE results  Guardian Series

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7 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Vehicle breakdown causing delays on M4 into London

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

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7 h. ago LIVE updates as pupils from across south London get GCSE results

LIVE updates as pupils from across south London get GCSE results  News Shopper

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9 h. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win ‘reimagined’ US Open mixed doubles final – as it happened

Errani/Vavassori win 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 over Swiatek/Ruud $1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Hurricane Erin live updates: Storm strengthens as North Carolina’s Outer Banks conditions ‘deteriorate’

More than 2,000 people were evacuated by ferry from Ocracoke Island, part of the Outer Banks, according to the North Carolina governor’s office

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11 h. ago Swiatek/Ruud v Errani/Vavassori: US Open mixed doubles final – live updates

Swiatek/Ruud defeat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalErrani/Vavassori oust Collins/Harrison in second semi$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Collins/Harrison v Errani/Vavassori after Swiatek/Ruud win: US Open mixed doubles semi

Swiatek/Ruud beat Pegula/Draper in first semi-finalDefending champs Errani and Vavassori eye repeat run$1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth storm water drain

Police say woman in her 30s ‘receiving appropriate care and support’ after workers made confronting discovery on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a storm water drain.Two workers carrying out routine maintenance made the confronting discovery in Alexander Heights in Perth’s northern suburbs on Monday afternoon. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map requested by Trump

Redrawn map fiercely opposed by Democrats next goes to the state senate where it is expected to passUS politics – live updatesThe Republican-controlled Texas house on Wednesday approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by Democrats who led a weeks-long protest to stall the effort that kicked off a redistricting arms race between red and blue states.With the house’s approval, the measure next goes to the state senate where it is expected to pass, possibly as soon as Thursday. Continue reading...

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