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‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

More than 250,000 people, including up to 45,000 children, could have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible, a charity says.

Varadkar voices concern over tourism implications of new UK visa waiver scheme

Varadkar voices concern over tourism implications of new UK visa waiver scheme

Non-Irish tourists visiting the Republic of Ireland will need one of the new visa waivers to cross into Northern Ireland.

Liz Truss’s allies urge Chancellor to ‘let capital rip’

Liz Truss’s allies urge Chancellor to ‘let capital rip’

Two former cabinet ministers said more should be done on ‘generators of growth’.

Stock markets rebound as Chancellor ‘stands ready’ after banking turmoil

Stock markets rebound as Chancellor ‘stands ready’ after banking turmoil

Tuesday’s resurgence came as Jeremy Hunt sought to reassure UK investors and businesses.

Ofcom chief writes to DCMS committee to clarify rules around politicians on TV

Ofcom chief writes to DCMS committee to clarify rules around politicians on TV

It comes after Dame Melanie Dawes gave evidence at a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting last week.

Transport Secretary: GBR will remove ‘blame culture’ as Derby unveiled as new HQ

Transport Secretary: GBR will remove ‘blame culture’ as Derby unveiled as new HQ

Mark Harper said customer experience was the key priority of the new body.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘reckless’ skiing caused severe brain injuries, US court hears

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘reckless’ skiing caused severe brain injuries, US court hears

The Oscar-winning actress is being sued by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson following an incident in Utah in 2016.

Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

Dr Liz Cameron, of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, said the country needed a credible plan to drive economic growth.

Ex-soldier who murdered neighbours has minimum term cut by appeal judges

Ex-soldier who murdered neighbours has minimum term cut by appeal judges

Afghan veteran Collin Reeves knifed Stephen and Jennifer Chapple six times each at their home in Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, Somerset.

Paul O’Grady to return to airwaves on Boom Radio following Radio 2 departure

Paul O’Grady to return to airwaves on Boom Radio following Radio 2 departure

The comedian and presenter left his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon slot in August last year after almost 14 years at the station.

Starmer accuses Tory prime ministers of negligence in light of Casey report

Starmer accuses Tory prime ministers of negligence in light of Casey report

Labour leader Sir Keir has told a press conference that policing is ‘collapsing’ after 13 years of Tory government.

Johnson’s partygate defence ‘complete and utter nonsense’, say Covid bereaved

Johnson’s partygate defence ‘complete and utter nonsense’, say Covid bereaved

Lobby Akinnola said: ‘I think it’s ridiculous to say that ignorance is some kind of defence.’

The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The former prime minister references a host of key figures in his evidence bundle to the Privileges Committee.

Restrictions on Airbnbs planned in Levelling Up Bill, Michael Gove says

Restrictions on Airbnbs planned in Levelling Up Bill, Michael Gove says

The Communities Secretary said ministers would bring forward changes aimed at restricting the way homes can be turned into Airbnbs.

Pressure mounts on Ofsted as school staff show solidarity with late headteacher

Pressure mounts on Ofsted as school staff show solidarity with late headteacher

Primary school leaders in Suffolk are meeting to decide whether to take ‘collective action’ during Ofsted inspections in solidarity with Ruth Perry

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

Here are some of the key arguments the former prime minister made ahead of the committee session on Wednesday.

Muslim group criticises ‘unchecked racism’ found by Casey review of Met Police

Muslim group criticises ‘unchecked racism’ found by Casey review of Met Police

The report describes Britain’s largest police force as institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic.

Sturgeon chairs final Cabinet meeting as First Minister of Scotland

Sturgeon chairs final Cabinet meeting as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon will give up her roles as leader of the SNP and First Minister next week.

Man accused of Olivia murder was ‘high-level cannabis dealer’, court told

Man accused of Olivia murder was ‘high-level cannabis dealer’, court told

Thomas Cashman told the jury he was making between £3,000 and £5,000 a week selling cannabis.

Busway could be built through orchard as council moves forward with plans

Busway could be built through orchard as council moves forward with plans

The route of the proposed busway, between Cambridge and Cambourne, would pass through Coton Orchard.

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