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Home Office to use £36m private boats to patrol Channel for migrant crossings

Home Office to use £36m private boats to patrol Channel for migrant crossings

It comes amid delays in plans to upgrade the ageing Border Force fleet of cutters.

Teenager fatally stabbed in Birmingham ‘died in case of mistaken identity’

Teenager fatally stabbed in Birmingham ‘died in case of mistaken identity’

Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, died from his injuries after he was stabbed in Victoria Square on Saturday.

What is malignant melanoma?

What is malignant melanoma?

Any diagnosis of melanoma is cancer even if the term ‘malignant’ is not used before it.

Man and woman found dead in Norfolk home were both stabbed in neck, police say

Man and woman found dead in Norfolk home were both stabbed in neck, police say

They were found with two young girls at an address in Costessey, near Norwich, on Friday morning.

Sarah, Duchess of York diagnosed with malignant melanoma

Sarah, Duchess of York diagnosed with malignant melanoma

The disease was discovered after several moles were removed when she was treated for breast cancer in June.

Tornado may hit parts of UK as 90mph Storm Isha sweeps in

Tornado may hit parts of UK as 90mph Storm Isha sweeps in

A number of weather warnings, including two amber wind alerts, are in place.

Power outages and flights axed as Storm Isha sweeps across island of Ireland

Power outages and flights axed as Storm Isha sweeps across island of Ireland

‘Extremely strong’ winds and ‘destructive gusts’ swept through most of the country on Sunday due to the ‘particularly nasty’ storm.

All ScotRail services to stop early as Storm Isha rages through Scotland

All ScotRail services to stop early as Storm Isha rages through Scotland

The amber weather warning issued by the Met Office has been pushed forward from 9pm to 6pm.

Water chiefs ‘have pocketed £26m in bonuses, benefits and incentives since 2019’

Water chiefs ‘have pocketed £26m in bonuses, benefits and incentives since 2019’

Labour said it plans to give water regulators the power to ban chief executives’ bonuses if their companies are polluting waterways.

Ian Bailey, main suspect in Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder, dies in Cork

Ian Bailey, main suspect in Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder, dies in Cork

Mr Bailey has always vehemently denied any involvement in Ms Toscan du Plantier’s death.

Israel has to be held to account, Irish deputy PM says as Gaza death toll climbs

Israel has to be held to account, Irish deputy PM says as Gaza death toll climbs

‘I condemn the continued bombardment of Gaza. It is shocking. It’s horrifying,’ Tanaiste Micheal Martin said.

Public warned to check travel routes and tie down objects ahead of Storm Isha

Public warned to check travel routes and tie down objects ahead of Storm Isha

A number of weather warnings are in place.

Musician busking at every London Tube station experiencing ‘acts of kindness’

Musician busking at every London Tube station experiencing ‘acts of kindness’

Dan Tredget is undertaking the challenge of busking at 272 Underground stations.

New Government reforms could grant Ofcom action powers over BBC News articles

New Government reforms could grant Ofcom action powers over BBC News articles

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the corporation ‘needs to adapt’ as it runs the risk of ‘losing the trust of the audience it relies on’.

Councils claim funding settlement benefits wealthier areas

Councils claim funding settlement benefits wealthier areas

Local authorities in some of the most deprived areas warned of further bankruptcies because of the way the Government distributes grants.

Starmer plans ‘society of service’ and accuses Tories of ‘sabotaging’ charities

Starmer plans ‘society of service’ and accuses Tories of ‘sabotaging’ charities

The Labour leader will pledge to work hand-in-hand with civil society and faith groups if his party wins the general election.

Sturgeon faces demands to make Holyrood statement over WhatsApp messages

Sturgeon faces demands to make Holyrood statement over WhatsApp messages

The former first minister said the UK Covid Inquiry does have messages from her relating to her handling of the pandemic.

Storm Isha: UK blanketed by ‘unusual’ danger-to-life wind warnings

Storm Isha: UK blanketed by ‘unusual’ danger-to-life wind warnings

Some people have been warned not to travel.

DUP Stormont boycott seriously scarring Northern Ireland – Alliance MP

DUP Stormont boycott seriously scarring Northern Ireland – Alliance MP

A meeting between some senior DUP officers has been described as ‘Game Of Thrones stuff’.

Teenager stabbed to death in Birmingham city centre

Teenager stabbed to death in Birmingham city centre

Police were called to Victoria Square just before 3.30pm on Saturday.

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