10 m. ago Voices: Trust me, splitting up refugee families is not the answer to the migrant crisis

As the Home Office seeks to revert back to the 28-day move-on period for asylum-seekers and pauses reunions, Alex Fraser of the British Red Cross explains how the government needs to better support refugees – starting with a focus on family

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23 m. ago Cooper’s family reunion crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

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25 m. ago Alison Hammond suffered medical issue on set as Bake Off crew performed 'surgery'

Great British Bake Off presenter Alison Hammond has been hit hard by hay fever this year and producers have taken drastic action to help the Birmingham-born host

Politics

54 m. ago Klarna revives New York IPO plan with valuation of up to $14bn

Swedish fintech aims to raise up to $1.27bn less than six months after postponing previous attempt to go public

Economics

57 m. ago Trump set to make mystery announcement today after public absence

The White House has not disclosed what President Trump will address from the Oval Office at 2 p.m. on Tuesday

Politics

75 m. ago Venice Film Festival writer holds up ‘We are all an audience to genocide’ poster on red carpet

A writer at Venice Film Festival held up a sign which read “we are all an audience to genocide" whilst walking down the red carpet.

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91 m. ago David Beckham shows who's boss in red speedos after Cruz copied holiday style

David Beckham rocked a pair of his iconic red Speedos during his family getaway to Italy this summer and Victoria made sure to share pictures with fans on Instagram

Politics

93 m. ago Klarna aims to raise up to $1.27bn as it revives New York IPO

Fintech relaunches plan to go public less than 6 months after abandoning attempt amid market turmoil

Economics

95 m. ago Underestimating support for climate action limits political decision making, study says

Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climatePoliticians and policymakers significantly underestimate the public’s willingness to contribute to climate action, limiting the ambition and scope of green policies, according to research.Delegates at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) were asked to estimate what percentage of the global population would say they were willing to give 1% of their income to help fix climate change. The average estimate was 37%, but recent research found the true figure is 69%. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago More than 1,400 dead in Afghanistan earthquake with many more trapped under rubble and death toll expected to keep rising following devastating 6.0 quake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday that at least 1,124 people are confirmed dead and 3,251 have been hurt, with more than 8,000 homes destroyed.

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2 h. ago More than 1,100 dead in Afghanistan earthquake with many more trapped under rubble and death toll expected to keep rising following devastating 6.0 quake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday that at least 1,124 people are confirmed dead and 3,251 have been hurt, with more than 8,000 homes destroyed.

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2 h. ago Everything you need to know about Eddie Dempsey, new RMT boss and 'proud south Londoner'

New RMT boss Eddie Dempsey is just as bolshy and matter-of-fact as his predecessor, Mick Lynch. Here’s what you need to know about the south London-born trade union boss

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2 h. ago Love is a rollercoaster! Revealed: Rylan Clark's hunky new boyfriend is a fairground boss 11 years his senior known as 'the showman'

Rylan, 36, is smitten with his new boyfriend Kennedy Bates, 47, and said they had been hiding in plain sight by going out in public together - but nobody had noticed.

Politics

2 h. ago Kevin Costner's new girlfriend, 46, looks exactly like his ex wife as Hollywood actor, 70, moves on with blonde bombshell Kelly Noonan Gores

He endured a difficult and very public divorce from his ex wife Christine Baumgartner last year.

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2 h. ago Moment driver smashes into pub beloved by Ed Sheeran in high speed crash

CCTV footage from just after midnight on August 10 shows a red Toyota Yaris smashing through the restaurant area of the family-owned Pilot Inn in Dungeness, Kent.

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2 h. ago 150th anniversary event explores the trailblazing women behind QMU

As part of Queen Margaret University’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special public talk and Q&A will explore the remarkable legacies of women who shaped Scotland’s history and are associated with the institution.

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan shares rare photo of children to promote Netflix show

The second season of ‘With Love, Meghan’ has fared poorly with reviewers and the public

Culture

3 h. ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson sends public tribute to 'beautiful' wife in personal update

The actor, who is famed for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap, has been married to Emma Gleave since 2010

Politics

3 h. ago Aston Villa post Emi Martinez message hours after Man Utd transfer collapsed

Emiliano Martinez was hoping to join Manchester United this summer, but he did not get his move after the Red Devils signed Senne Lammens instead of the World Cup winner

Politics

3 h. ago Security staff at Houses of Parliament set for strike action

PCS union members will walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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