21 m. ago Labour's migrant deal fiasco: Now Yvette Cooper FAILS to guarantee asylum seekers will start being returned to France this month under 'one in, one out' agreement

Ministers claimed when the agreement was announced in July that it would take effect within weeks, but the Home Secretary now says she expects the deportations to begin 'later this month'.

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21 m. ago Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain as parts of UK brace for flooding

The Met Office has warned flooding is possible as it issues yellow weather alert

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32 m. ago Girl, 5, given devastating 12 month prognosis celebrates health update

Rosie Hassall started complaining of a pain in her forehead in November 2024 and was later diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour

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41 m. ago Met Office weather warning issued for 'severe' rain as 15 parts of Wales face possible flooding

15 areas in south Wales are set to be hammered by heavy rain

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50 m. ago Home Office tells foreign students they will be removed if they overstay visas

About 130,000 to be contacted for first time in response to ‘alarming’ spike in numbers claiming asylum Tens of thousands of foreign students are to be contacted directly by the government and warned that they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas.The Home Office has launched the new campaign in response to what it has called an “alarming” spike in the number of international students arriving legally on student visas then claiming asylum when they expire. Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Cooper rejects claims Reeves has been sidelined on economic policy by No 10 mini

‘Quite the reverse’, says home secretary, amid reports Starmer’s reorganisation is aimed at freezing chancellor out ahead of autumn budgetIn an interview with Sky News this morning Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, declined to guarantee that migrants will definitely be sent back across the channel this month as part of a returns agreement with France.Asked for the exact date of the first returns, Cooper replied: “It will be later this month.”We expect the first returns to take place this month. But I’ve always said from the very beginning on this, it’s a pilot scheme and it needs to build up over time.If you submit an asylum claim that lacks merit, it will be swiftly and robustly refused.Any request for asylum support will be assessed against destitution criteria. If you do not meet the criteria, you will not receive support.If nothing has changed in their country, people should not be claiming asylum at the end of a student course. We need to clamp down on that and that’s why we’r...

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50 m. ago Hidden gem village with 'magical' gothic manor and quirky attraction happening this month

Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, southwest London, is known for the beautiful Strawberry Hill House and Garden, and is a short walk from the nearby riverside and trains into London

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62 m. ago World War 3 fears hit Europe as warnings issued ahead of Russian military moves

The ministry of health in France has alerted officials in the country to be prepared for a large number of casualties at its hospital amid fears of another Russian attack

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64 m. ago David Beckham sparks concern in cheeky tan line snap as fans give urgent warning

Former footballing legend David Beckham recently posed topless wearing just a pair of red swimming trunks when fans noticed something down below

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65 m. ago Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims

Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, starting university is an experience fraught with minor as well as major problems. Oversleeping and missing lectures, forgetting where your study group is meeting, mislaying your books – a lot of your time is spent looking for things.It is these small mysteries that concern Little Problems, a cute detective game, in which the protagonist, Mary, must use her sleuthing abilities to make it through each day as a new student . Created by Indonesian designer Melisa, who has chosen to go by her first name only, the idea comes from her love of detective stories, but also her wish to take violence out of the genre. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Yvette Cooper fails to guarantee that boat crossings will fall by next year

The home secretary also failed to confirm that migrants will be sent back to France this month as part of the returns agreement, saying she refused to make ‘grand promises’

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71 m. ago Council warns fake Labubu dolls pose choking risk to children

More than 230 'unsafe' counterfeit dolls seized by south-west London council in July and August

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78 m. ago More than 1,000 Palestine Action supporters are planning second mass rally in London despite arrests

Police have warned that anyone convicted of supporting Palestine Action faces six months in jail and a travel ban for EU countries

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82 m. ago UN expresses concern over crackdown on Indonesian student protests after 20 reported missing

A human rights group has warned that 20 people remain missing

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88 m. ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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90 m. ago Millions taking common pill ibuprofen at risk of 'life threatening' side effects, warns NHS doctor

Dr Mark Porter issued a warning about a common pill, outlining the early warning signs of a life-threatening side effect

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92 m. ago Europe live: US treasury secretary indicates growing frustration with Putin over Ukraine

Scott Bessent says ‘all options on the table’ and condemns ‘despicable’ increase in attacks as Russian leader receives warm welcome in Chinain BrusselsBelgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN general assembly, adding to the growing number of countries seeking to put pressure on Israel and keep alive a two-state solution to end the conflict.“In view of the humanitarian tragedy playing out in Palestine and particularly in Gaza, and in the face of the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government and the Hamas terrorists.” Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Lawyer explains what to if neighbour's caravan is blocking your driveway

Caravan owners are being warned they could be breaking the law if they don't follow the latest advice

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98 m. ago Coronation Street's Sally Ann Matthews sends message to fans amid Jenny Connor exit

The actress left fans gutted last month when she confirmed she'd be bowing out of the ITV soap

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1 hour ago Nigel Farage issues chilling warning to Keir Starmer and says 'I'll get rid of you'

The Reform UK leader has also slammed Labour's decision not to invite him to a forthcoming state banquet for US President Donald Trump

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