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Councils to receive more money to get lone migrant children out of hotels sooner

Councils to receive more money to get lone migrant children out of hotels sooner

The changes aim to ensure children get the care they need sooner, and reduce the costs of housing refugees and asylum seekers in hotel rooms.

Rishi Sunak hits out at Liz Truss over ‘complacent’ economic policies

Rishi Sunak hits out at Liz Truss over ‘complacent’ economic policies

The former chancellor vowed to prioritise the battle against inflation while his rival advocates tax cuts.

‘Nothing off the table’ when it comes to action on energy bills, Zahawi insists

‘Nothing off the table’ when it comes to action on energy bills, Zahawi insists

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi added that a freeze in the price cap would not deliver ‘targeted help’ to those who need it most.

Priti Patel unveils plan to curb numbers of Albanians in migrant crossings

Priti Patel unveils plan to curb numbers of Albanians in migrant crossings

Checks on migrants arriving by boat who are suspected of being Albanian will be fast-tracked, it is understood.

Homeless people ‘missing out on care due to lack of specialist accommodation’

Homeless people ‘missing out on care due to lack of specialist accommodation’

Significant levels of care needs within homelessness services, and among people living on the streets, are not being met, St Mungo’s said.

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as August on track for dry month

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as August on track for dry month

Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for Thursday from midnight to 3pm for south and eastern England.

Winners of UK’s oldest literary prize revealed at book festival

Winners of UK’s oldest literary prize revealed at book festival

The latest winners of the James Tait Black Prizes have been announced at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

UK at risk of joining global anti-corruption partnership ‘list of shame’

UK at risk of joining global anti-corruption partnership ‘list of shame’

The Government was informed the UK may be designated as ‘inactive’ by the Open Government Partnership over failings in its transparency action plans.

Stars call for extra funding to save King’s Theatre in Edinburgh from closure

Stars call for extra funding to save King’s Theatre in Edinburgh from closure

The famous venue could close its doors unless additional cash for a vital redevelopment is found.

Police watchdog will not probe referral over Owami Davies investigation

Police watchdog will not probe referral over Owami Davies investigation

The Metropolitan Police have said they will now carry out a review of ‘all aspects’ of their investigation into Ms Davies’ disappearance .

Woman ‘danced with Benjamin Mendy hours after she says he raped her’, court told

Woman ‘danced with Benjamin Mendy hours after she says he raped her’, court told

The woman said she had ‘not processed everything’ when she danced with footballer Benjamin Mendy after her alleged rape, a court heard.

British teenager becomes youngest person to fly solo around world in small plane

British teenager becomes youngest person to fly solo around world in small plane

Mack Rutherford, 17, who has British-Belgian dual nationality, completed the journey on Wednesday.

Kalush Orchestra make appeal for Azovstal fighters on Ukrainian Independence Day

Kalush Orchestra make appeal for Azovstal fighters on Ukrainian Independence Day

The band encouraged fans to donate 24 Ukrainian hryvnias (55p) in recognition of the date of August 24.

UK car production rises for third consecutive month

UK car production rises for third consecutive month

A total of 58,043 cars were built in the UK in July, 8.6% more than during the same month last year, according to industry figures.

Majority of migrants crossing Channel are Albanian – reports

Majority of migrants crossing Channel are Albanian – reports

Government officials believe around 60% of migrants making the crossing each day now are Albanian.

Syrian refugees lose High Court treatment fight over sick daughter

Syrian refugees lose High Court treatment fight over sick daughter

The couple, who left Syria eight years ago and claimed political asylum in Britain, wanted the six-year-old girl to receive long-term ventilation.

Johnson says high energy bills are price of ‘evils of Putin’ as he visits Kyiv

Johnson says high energy bills are price of ‘evils of Putin’ as he visits Kyiv

Boris Johnson made a farewell trip to Ukraine before leaving office next month.

Rape trial accused murdered his girlfriend in Moldova in 2002, jury told

Rape trial accused murdered his girlfriend in Moldova in 2002, jury told

Sergiu Boianjiu, who denies attempting to murder a stranger in an alleyway, was released early from a 14-year jail term four years ago.

Christmas shoppers face reduced choice if port strike escalates, warn experts

Christmas shoppers face reduced choice if port strike escalates, warn experts

Unloading for Christmas starts around September and the dispute could case ‘serious disruption’ if it continues into next month.

Ukraine independence day marked in Belfast

Ukraine independence day marked in Belfast

There was traditional music and culture on display in the Northern Ireland capital for the date which also marked the six-month anniversary of the war

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