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Rwanda asylum seekers plan is a ‘cynical distraction’ from partygate – Davey

Rwanda asylum seekers plan is a ‘cynical distraction’ from partygate – Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader said the Government’s policy would not stop people smuggling.

Displaced Ukrainian students to receive free tuition in Scotland

Displaced Ukrainian students to receive free tuition in Scotland

Jamie Hepburn, Holyrood’s further and higher education minister, said the plans, would provide ‘stability and assurance’ to Ukrainians.

Ex-darts champion Ted Hankey admits sexual assault of woman

Ex-darts champion Ted Hankey admits sexual assault of woman

Hankey, whose nickname is The Count, is a two-time world champion.

Family ‘thrilled’ to see replica of home crafted from 13,623 Lego bricks

Family ‘thrilled’ to see replica of home crafted from 13,623 Lego bricks

The Molloy family beat more than 1,000 other families in a nationwide competition to have their home immortalised in Lego.

Ambulance and A&E performance drop to lowest levels on record as backlog grows

Ambulance and A&E performance drop to lowest levels on record as backlog grows

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment rose to a new record of 6.2 million at the end of February.

Lenders expect rise in loan defaults amid cost-of-living crisis

Lenders expect rise in loan defaults amid cost-of-living crisis

The Bank of England also said lenders have reported an increase in credit card lending for the latest quarter.

PM being fined again should not increase pressure on him to quit, says minister

PM being fined again should not increase pressure on him to quit, says minister

Boris Johnson has not ruled out the prospect he could be issued with further fixed-penalty notices over events in Number 10 during lockdown.

Teachers call for ban on conversion therapy for trans pupils

Teachers call for ban on conversion therapy for trans pupils

Teachers at the National Education Union conference raised concerns over the Government’s ‘repeated U-turns’ on banning conversion therapy.

16,400 people have arrived in UK under Ukraine visa schemes

16,400 people have arrived in UK under Ukraine visa schemes

About 13,200 have arrived under the Ukraine family scheme and 3,200 under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme.

Rwanda asylum seeker plans condemned as ‘despicable’ by Nicola Sturgeon

Rwanda asylum seeker plans condemned as ‘despicable’ by Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, meanwhile, accused the UK Government of being institutionally racist.

Army veteran says Invictus Games have allowed her to rediscover herself

Army veteran says Invictus Games have allowed her to rediscover herself

Denise Kidger will be taking part in several events at the Invictus Games.

Wizz Air to beat expectations despite Omicron and Ukraine war

Wizz Air to beat expectations despite Omicron and Ukraine war

The airline had warned of the impacts of the new Covid variant just three months ago.

Suspect remains in custody as police in Ireland probe murders of two men

Suspect remains in custody as police in Ireland probe murders of two men

Detectives in Sligo suspect that Aidan Moffitt, 42, and Michael Snee, 58, may have met their killer online.

Ukraine campaigners publish blueprint of indictment against Vladimir Putin

Ukraine campaigners publish blueprint of indictment against Vladimir Putin

Supporters including Gordon Brown believe a tribunal for the crime of aggression may provide a rapid route to justice for the Ukrainian people.

Mother, 23, did not realise she was pregnant until giving birth on toilet

Mother, 23, did not realise she was pregnant until giving birth on toilet

Lalene Malik was rushed to A&E at Northwick Park Hospital by her parents after suffering an excruciating stomach ache at home in west London.

Simon Coveney visiting Kyiv to discuss Irish support for Ukraine

Simon Coveney visiting Kyiv to discuss Irish support for Ukraine

The Irish minister will meet Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba and Ukrainian defence minister Oleksii Reznikov.

Artist injured by stolen motorbike awarded £3m damages after High Court trial

Artist injured by stolen motorbike awarded £3m damages after High Court trial

Manuel Mathieu, who lives in Canada, suffered a serious head injury in London in 2015 and had wanted about £30 million.

Valneva gains approval from UK regulator to become sixth Covid-19 vaccine

Valneva gains approval from UK regulator to become sixth Covid-19 vaccine

Deaths involving coronavirus in England and Wales are continuing to rise.

Rwanda to take asylum seekers from UK for processing under Government plans

Rwanda to take asylum seekers from UK for processing under Government plans

Boris Johnson is set to argue that action is needed to combat the ‘vile people smugglers’ turning the ocean into a ‘watery graveyard’.

Estonian defence chief praises UK for Nato support but calls for extra troops

Estonian defence chief praises UK for Nato support but calls for extra troops

Kusti Salm, the permanent secretary for the Estonian Ministry of Defence, has called Russia ‘a historic-level murderer’.

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