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UK Government considers basing lawyers in Rwanda as part of asylum deal

UK Government considers basing lawyers in Rwanda as part of asylum deal

Home Secretary James Cleverly is widely expected to travel to Rwanda to sign a new treaty once it is finalised.

Spotify to axe 1,500 jobs to cut costs

Spotify to axe 1,500 jobs to cut costs

The technology firm said it will axe 17% of its workforce to be more efficient in the face of slower growth.

Ryanair reveals 960 flights axed in November due to Gaza conflict

Ryanair reveals 960 flights axed in November due to Gaza conflict

Airlines have been forced to suspend flights to Tel Aviv and Jordan after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel on October 7.

Girl, 7, receives birthday message in teddy bear from Arsenal star Alessia Russo

Girl, 7, receives birthday message in teddy bear from Arsenal star Alessia Russo

Seven-year-old Abby also received a signed stuffed bear and signed football shirt from the Arsenal forward.

Culture Secretary says £15 rise in BBC licence fee would be ‘high’

Culture Secretary says £15 rise in BBC licence fee would be ‘high’

The BBC is seeking to make £500 million of savings and recently announced changes to Newsnight as part of its cost-cutting endeavour.

Capita sells £60m stake in Government joint venture

Capita sells £60m stake in Government joint venture

Fera Science was set up in 2015 as a joint venture between Capita and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Manchester crowned most generous city in UK for third year in GoFundMe report

Manchester crowned most generous city in UK for third year in GoFundMe report

GoFundMe said it saw one donation every second in 2023, in a year when British donors provided to causes across the globe.

Giant Pandas start journey back to China

Giant Pandas start journey back to China

Yang Guang and Tian Tian will make their way back to China after spending 12 years at Edinburgh Zoo.

Warning of ‘very treacherous’ conditions as thawed snow refreezes

Warning of ‘very treacherous’ conditions as thawed snow refreezes

Yellow warnings in place for ice, snow and heavy rain across large parts of the country.

British merchant ship struck by missile in Red Sea attack

British merchant ship struck by missile in Red Sea attack

The Unity Explorer sustained minor damage according to US military Central Command.

Labour and Tory rebels threaten Government defeat over infected blood

Labour and Tory rebels threaten Government defeat over infected blood

MPs from across the House backing call for body to administer a full compensation scheme for thousands of patients.

What the papers say – December 4

What the papers say – December 4

Sharp rise in proposed cost of TV licence features amid an array of political stories on Monday’s front pages.

British ship reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

British ship reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

The British-owned Unity Explorer came under attack by drones and missiles on Sunday according to reports.

Spending watchdog finds MoD running £17bn equipment ‘blackhole’

Spending watchdog finds MoD running £17bn equipment ‘blackhole’

Labour said the National Audit Office’s report was ‘totally damning’ and accused ministers of losing control of military budgets.

Suspect in Paris attack, which left British man injured, ‘pledged support to IS’

Suspect in Paris attack, which left British man injured, ‘pledged support to IS’

Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab pledged allegiance to the terrorist group online before allegedly killing a German tourist and injuring two others.

BBC needs to ‘cut its cloth appropriately’ amid higher cost of living – Sunak

BBC needs to ‘cut its cloth appropriately’ amid higher cost of living – Sunak

The corporation is seeking to make £500 million of savings in the face of high inflation and a licence fee freeze.

Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election

Sunak and Starmer refuse to commit to pensions triple lock beyond election

The PM was evasive about the future of the policy, which has been criticised for becoming increasingly unaffordable.

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice for much of northern England.

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

The animals stopped traffic on both sides of a dual carriageway.

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

The Foreign Office said he will hold a number of meeting with key members of US president Joe Biden’s administration while in Washington.

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