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Migrant Channel crossings top 1,000 for year so far

Migrant Channel crossings top 1,000 for year so far

Migrant Channel crossings top 1,000 for year so far

22 January 2025

The latest arrivals mark a new record since the crisis began in 2018.


Boy, 12, fatally stabbed ‘as he walked home through country park’

Boy, 12, fatally stabbed ‘as he walked home through country park’

Boy, 12, fatally stabbed ‘as he walked home through country park’

22 January 2025

The boy died in hospital of his injuries after being stabbed near Scribers Lane in Hall Green, Birmingham, on Tuesday.


Anne lays wreath to honour black South African labourers in First World War

Anne lays wreath to honour black South African labourers in First World War

Anne lays wreath to honour black South African labourers in First World War

22 January 2025

The Princess Royal said the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial is ‘a reminder of a shared but sometimes difficult past’.


‘Danger to life’ as Storm Eowyn approaches Ireland

‘Danger to life’ as Storm Eowyn approaches Ireland

‘Danger to life’ as Storm Eowyn approaches Ireland

22 January 2025

Status Red wind warnings is in place across the west and north of the island.


Man admits crossbow murders of ex-partner and sister and fatally stabbing mother

Man admits crossbow murders of ex-partner and sister and fatally stabbing mother

Man admits crossbow murders of ex-partner and sister and fatally stabbing mother

22 January 2025

Kyle Clifford pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, one charge of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons.


Duke of Sussex settles High Court claim with The Sun publisher at start of trial

Duke of Sussex settles High Court claim with The Sun publisher at start of trial

Duke of Sussex settles High Court claim with The Sun publisher at start of trial

22 January 2025

Harry brought the legal action over allegations of unlawful information-gathering by journalists and investigators working for News Group Newspapers.


Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister

22 January 2025

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.


Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

22 January 2025

Marcus Bokkerink left his role as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.


Reeves defends Budget as she searches for growth in Davos

Reeves defends Budget as she searches for growth in Davos

Reeves defends Budget as she searches for growth in Davos

22 January 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she wanted the tax burden to come down but that would depend on the economy and public finances improving.


Fact check: Southport trial scheduled by judge long before US election result

Fact check: Southport trial scheduled by judge long before US election result

Fact check: Southport trial scheduled by judge long before US election result

22 January 2025

Claims have been made online about the timing of the trial of the Southport attacker.


Forecasters warn of ‘destructive winds’ for entire island of Ireland

Forecasters warn of ‘destructive winds’ for entire island of Ireland

Forecasters warn of ‘destructive winds’ for entire island of Ireland

22 January 2025

The Status Orange wind warning will be in place between 2am and 5pm on Friday.


Reeves says need for growth trumps opposition amid Heathrow speculation

Reeves says need for growth trumps opposition amid Heathrow speculation

Reeves says need for growth trumps opposition amid Heathrow speculation

22 January 2025

The Chancellor said opposition to measures that will boost growth have been a problem for too long in the UK.


UK Trump impersonator to retire after president’s second term as business booms

UK Trump impersonator to retire after president’s second term as business booms

UK Trump impersonator to retire after president’s second term as business booms

22 January 2025

Mike Osman became a Donald Trump impersonator just before he became president in 2016.


Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

22 January 2025

It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more venues.


Palestinian doctor living in Manchester to return to Gaza to ‘do her duty’

Palestinian doctor living in Manchester to return to Gaza to ‘do her duty’

Palestinian doctor living in Manchester to return to Gaza to ‘do her duty’

22 January 2025

Dr Mona El-Farra, 70, who is a dermatologist and Director of Gaza Projects for the Middle East Children’s Alliance, wants to support her people.


Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school after fleeing Taliban

Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school after fleeing Taliban

Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school after fleeing Taliban

22 January 2025

Gurvin Chopra has graduated from the University of Bristol with a master’s degree in human rights law


New Government-backed online train ticket retailer to be created

New Government-backed online train ticket retailer to be created

New Government-backed online train ticket retailer to be created

22 January 2025

The service will be available after Great British Railways is established.


EasyJet cuts losses as demand for flights and holidays grows

EasyJet cuts losses as demand for flights and holidays grows

EasyJet cuts losses as demand for flights and holidays grows

22 January 2025

The budget airline reported a headline pre-tax loss of £61 million for the three months to December 31, down from £126 million a year earlier.


Borrowing surges to four-year high in blow to Chancellor

Borrowing surges to four-year high in blow to Chancellor

Borrowing surges to four-year high in blow to Chancellor

22 January 2025

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £17.8 billion last month, up £10.1 billion on a year earlier.


Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

22 January 2025

The Prime Minister said he will introduce stricter measures in the wake of the Southport atrocity.


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