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Whereabouts of more than 17,000 asylum seekers unknown to Home Office, MPs told

Whereabouts of more than 17,000 asylum seekers unknown to Home Office, MPs told

Permanent secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft and his interim second-in-command Simon Ridley were giving evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Committee.

Prices of branded goods rising faster than costs to manufacturers, says watchdog

Prices of branded goods rising faster than costs to manufacturers, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority also said it will review loyalty schemes like Tesco’s Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar.

Virgin Media O2 expands national databank scheme for Christmas

Virgin Media O2 expands national databank scheme for Christmas

The telecoms company is making free data, calls and texts accessible at more than 1,000 locations nationwide.

Hunt: not possible to budget for aid spending increase in next five years

Hunt: not possible to budget for aid spending increase in next five years

The commitment to spend 0.7% of national income on aid was broken in 2021 due to the impact of the pandemic on the public finances.

UK car production increases again

UK car production increases again

More than four in five cars were shipped abroad, with export growth driven by a 58% rise in shipments to the EU, the SMMT said.

New reception centres planned to host unaccompanied child asylum-seekers in Kent

New reception centres planned to host unaccompanied child asylum-seekers in Kent

Kent County Council is pressing for funding from the Home Office for urgent accommodation.

Alister Jack accuses SNP of wanting to create ‘economic migration border’

Alister Jack accuses SNP of wanting to create ‘economic migration border’

The Scottish Secretary made the claim in the Commons as he rejected calls from SNP MPs to devolve the power to introduce such a system to Holyrood.

Starmer vows to scrap salary discount for foreign workers filling job shortages

Starmer vows to scrap salary discount for foreign workers filling job shortages

Labour said it would look to reform the shortage occupations list that is designed to assist sectors that are struggling to fill vacancies.

Investigation connected to Nottingham attacks completed, says police watchdog

Investigation connected to Nottingham attacks completed, says police watchdog

The Independent Office for Police Conduct carried out an investigation into Nottinghamshire Police’s involvement in the incident on June 13.

Newsnight to be cut to 30-minute show as part of BBC’s £500m savings plan

Newsnight to be cut to 30-minute show as part of BBC’s £500m savings plan

The long-running nightly current affairs show on BBC Two will continue to air every weeknight.

Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

Drew Harris said that some people involved in the Dublin riots were ‘a danger to society’.

Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

The Sheku Bayoh heard from emergency medicine consultant Dr Richard Stevenson on Wednesday.

Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

Stella McCartney, Brian Cox and Annie Lennox have signed a letter to Rishi Sunak ahead of Cop28.

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

Caroline Glachan’s body was found in the river Leven in August 1996.

No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU

No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU

Downing Street said Rishi Sunak was focused on using the freedoms offered by Brexit.

Portrait of Diana by David Bailey graces Tatler cover

Portrait of Diana by David Bailey graces Tatler cover

The black and white image was taken of the princess in 1988.

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

The RAC said young motorists ‘are being affected by rising prices’.

Ballet teacher accused of abuse touched pupils to make dance safe, court told

Ballet teacher accused of abuse touched pupils to make dance safe, court told

Jonathan Barton, 41, denies allegations from nine complainants, spanning 2004 until 2019 at a ballet school in Argyll.

Girl accused of killing Brianna Ghey ‘watched Sweeney Todd night before murder’

Girl accused of killing Brianna Ghey ‘watched Sweeney Todd night before murder’

Two 16-year-olds are charged with the murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey.

PM praises Sir Elton John’s contribution to fight against HIV

PM praises Sir Elton John’s contribution to fight against HIV

Sir Elton is expected to visit Parliament on Wednesday.

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