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Nearly £170,000 cost to remove each migrant under small boats Bill – estimate

Nearly £170,000 cost to remove each migrant under small boats Bill – estimate

Calculating savings is said to be ‘highly uncertain’ but the assessment gives figures of between £106,000 and £165,000 per individual.

UK considers using new international rules to crack down on greenwashing

UK considers using new international rules to crack down on greenwashing

The International Sustainability Standards Board published its inaugural standards on Monday to help countries regulate companies’ green claims.

More info needed on weight-loss jab’s impact on type 2 diabetes – Nice

More info needed on weight-loss jab’s impact on type 2 diabetes – Nice

The once-weekly jab would be offered to diabetic patients alongside diet and exercise,

Hunt ‘working on solution’ to ensure banks pass on interest rate rises to savers

Hunt ‘working on solution’ to ensure banks pass on interest rate rises to savers

The Chancellor made the comments as he outlined the ‘mortgage charter’ to MPs.

Teenager who killed newborn son jailed for minimum of 12 years

Teenager who killed newborn son jailed for minimum of 12 years

Paris Mayo had denied murdering her baby son Stanley by fracturing his skull and stuffing cotton wool balls down his throat after giving birth alone.

Organ donation approved despite unknown cause of death for teenager – inquest

Organ donation approved despite unknown cause of death for teenager – inquest

Rohan Godhania, 16, died at West Middlesex Hospital on August 18 2020 after suffering suffering ‘irreversible brain damage’.

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi fails to have extradition hearing thrown out

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi fails to have extradition hearing thrown out

A solicitor acting for the American argued that the hearing should not go ahead as it was unclear whether he would face further charges in England.

Labour will pledge to ‘turbocharge’ switch to electric cars, says Louise Haigh

Labour will pledge to ‘turbocharge’ switch to electric cars, says Louise Haigh

The shadow transport secretary will announce a plan to rapidly scale up UK electric vehicle battery production.

Labour calls for Government plan on use of Russian assets for Ukraine recovery

Labour calls for Government plan on use of Russian assets for Ukraine recovery

The Government should bring forward draft legislation that would allow seized Russian assets to be used for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Human remains confirmed as those of Chloe Mitchell

Human remains confirmed as those of Chloe Mitchell

Two men have appeared in court on charges related to the death of the 21-year-old from Ballymena.

Labour to bring Commons vote on mortgage plans amid pressure on Tories

Labour to bring Commons vote on mortgage plans amid pressure on Tories

Labour will force a Commons vote on the party’s proposals to ease the mortgage crisis, urging Tory MPs to “take responsibility” and back the plan.

Ikea to pull Daim maker Mondelez chocolate from its shelves

Ikea to pull Daim maker Mondelez chocolate from its shelves

The business said it had planned the phase out for some time, rather than linking it to the boycott of Mondelez in Scandinavia

Boys ‘set up group chat about girls’ at school whose pupil died in ‘suicide’

Boys ‘set up group chat about girls’ at school whose pupil died in ‘suicide’

Mia Janin, a year 10 pupil at Jewish Free School in Kenton, north-west London, was found dead at her family home in Harrow on March 12 2021.

Stirling University lecturers to walk out over 50% marking boycott pay deduction

Stirling University lecturers to walk out over 50% marking boycott pay deduction

The marking boycott has been in place since April 20 amid a pay dispute between union members and employers.

Pub gunman ‘alerted to presence of targets following altercation with woman’

Pub gunman ‘alerted to presence of targets following altercation with woman’

Connor Chapman is accused of murdering Elle Edwards and injuring five others in the Wirral.

Glastonbury in numbers: Sir Elton John’s performance sees 7.3 million watch BBC

Glastonbury in numbers: Sir Elton John’s performance sees 7.3 million watch BBC

Figures released include the number of attendees, temperatures and arrests.

Flight compensation overhaul dropped from first consumer reforms

Flight compensation overhaul dropped from first consumer reforms

The Department for Transport said ‘further work’ is needed before the rules are changed.

New rare palm species found to flower underground

New rare palm species found to flower underground

Discovered by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners, scientists have named the new to science species Pinanga subterranea.

Man fatally stabbed on board Nottingham tram

Man fatally stabbed on board Nottingham tram

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident in Basford on Monday.

Fall in temperatures to lead to rain sweeping across parts of UK

Fall in temperatures to lead to rain sweeping across parts of UK

With the cooler weather will come cloud and a risk of showers which could develop into thunderstorms throughout Thursday and Friday

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