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Sunak warned not to ‘bounce’ MPs into backing Rwanda legislation

Sunak warned not to ‘bounce’ MPs into backing Rwanda legislation

ERG chairman Mark Francois said that the group’s so-called ‘star chamber’ of lawyers would scrutinise the legislation before MPs vote on it.

Ukraine to top agenda in Cameron visit to Washington

Ukraine to top agenda in Cameron visit to Washington

The visit comes at a crunch time for Kyiv, with concerns about the provision of US military aid amid deadlock in Congress about funding and support.

Nine arrested after ‘intifada’ banner displayed on building, says Met

Nine arrested after ‘intifada’ banner displayed on building, says Met

The building near Regent’s Park in London was being used by squatters, Scotland Yard said.

Assault could hold key to unsolved 1984 murder in East Finchley

Assault could hold key to unsolved 1984 murder in East Finchley

Anthony Littler was found with head injuries in an alleyway near East Finchley Tube station on May 1 1984.

Police release footage of Pc commandeering bike to ram fleeing drug-dealer

Police release footage of Pc commandeering bike to ram fleeing drug-dealer

Constable Lewis Marks has been praised by senior officers for tracking down a suspect who was jailed for three years last week.

Officer charged over death of man hit by police car, watchdog says

Officer charged over death of man hit by police car, watchdog says

Arthur Holscher-Ermert was hit and killed by a police vehicle in Peacehaven on April 30, 2022.

Unions accept pay deal following strike at Scottish Water

Unions accept pay deal following strike at Scottish Water

The new offer means an 8% pay rise for all workers.

Domestic Abuse Commissioner vows to hold public bodies to account over deaths

Domestic Abuse Commissioner vows to hold public bodies to account over deaths

More than half of victims had already had contact with the police before they were killed.

Trans teenager Brianna’s injuries not survivable, pathologist tells court

Trans teenager Brianna’s injuries not survivable, pathologist tells court

The 16-year-old was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife, a murder trial heard.

Police Scotland launches voluntary redundancy scheme

Police Scotland launches voluntary redundancy scheme

The move was approved at the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Board last week, and compulsory redundancies were ruled out.

Thames Water asked to explain how dividend does not break Ofwat rules

Thames Water asked to explain how dividend does not break Ofwat rules

The water regulator said it was investigating whether the £37.5 million dividend was in line with the company’s licence requirements.

Consumers spending more on credit cards but staying well within limits – HSBC

Consumers spending more on credit cards but staying well within limits – HSBC

Customers of the bank spend an average of £656 on their credit cards, with just over £50 per transaction.

UK and Greece still have strong relationship despite Marbles row – Lord Cameron

UK and Greece still have strong relationship despite Marbles row – Lord Cameron

Conservative peer Lord Dobbs asked about ‘relations with Greece’ as the Foreign Secretary faced questions from peers for the first time.

UK defence firms could do more to help arm Ukraine, says Lord Cameron

UK defence firms could do more to help arm Ukraine, says Lord Cameron

Lord Cameron was pressed over support for Ukraine at his first question time in the House of Lords, after his shock return to frontline politics.

Entain reaches final approval on deferred prosecution agreement with CPS

Entain reaches final approval on deferred prosecution agreement with CPS

HM Revenue & Customs had been probing Entain over activities at the Turkish-facing business that it sold in 2017.

Man jailed for storing pensioner’s body in freezer for two years

Man jailed for storing pensioner’s body in freezer for two years

Damion Johnson previously admitted preventing the lawful burial of John Wainwright.

Summary of daily rail strike disruption

Summary of daily rail strike disruption

Different operators are being affected every day up to and including Friday due to the walkout by members of the Aslef union.

Asylum seekers who commit serious crimes in Rwanda could be sent back to UK

Asylum seekers who commit serious crimes in Rwanda could be sent back to UK

The treaty signed in Rwanda means asylum seekers sent to Rwanda could only be sent back to the UK rather than another country.

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

The woman was attacked in Aberfan on Tuesday morning.

British pupils’ gains in maths and reading declined following pandemic – study

British pupils’ gains in maths and reading declined following pandemic – study

The UK climbed the international league tables for maths and reading despite its lower scores.

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