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Johnson bids to boost trade and defence partnerships during visit to India

Johnson bids to boost trade and defence partnerships during visit to India

The Prime Minister will meet with Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.

Government’s Rwanda plan may breach Geneva conventions on refugees, says peer

Government’s Rwanda plan may breach Geneva conventions on refugees, says peer

Former child refugee Alf Dubs said the plans would face opposition in the Lords.

Ex-minister admits refugee scheme ‘bumpy’ as he welcomes Ukrainian family

Ex-minister admits refugee scheme ‘bumpy’ as he welcomes Ukrainian family

Robert Jenrick said the process of getting the family to the UK had been ‘overly bureaucratic’.

Ex-European Parliament president Lord Plumb dies aged 97

Ex-European Parliament president Lord Plumb dies aged 97

The former Tory politician was also president of the National Farmers Union in the 1970s.

Slowdown in onshore wind rollout ‘could add £125 to bills’

Slowdown in onshore wind rollout ‘could add £125 to bills’

Onshore wind is the cheapest form of renewable energy, but faces opposition from some backbench MPs

UK set for warm weather ahead of Easter Sunday following hottest day of year

UK set for warm weather ahead of Easter Sunday following hottest day of year

Saturday is expected to be slightly cooler, but temperatures are set to hit 22C in parts of southern and central England.

What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

Reaction to the Government’s Rwanda plan is splashed across some of the Saturday papers.

Patel says Rwanda plan a blueprint to follow despite reports of Home Office row

Patel says Rwanda plan a blueprint to follow despite reports of Home Office row

The Cabinet minister is said to have been forced to overrule civil service concerns about the asylum proposal.

Jerry Seinfeld pays tribute to ‘TV mom’ Liz Sheridan following her death aged 93

Jerry Seinfeld pays tribute to ‘TV mom’ Liz Sheridan following her death aged 93

The comedian said he was lucky to have known the actress.

Harry and Meghan set to address crowd at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Harry and Meghan set to address crowd at Invictus Games opening ceremony

The event will take place on Saturday evening in The Hague.

Priti Patel believes Rwanda migrants deal could be model for other countries

Priti Patel believes Rwanda migrants deal could be model for other countries

She thinks the move could now prompt Denmark to strike a deal with Rwanda after years of negotiations.

Cancer patients face ‘distressing’ wait for treatment due to missed targets

Cancer patients face ‘distressing’ wait for treatment due to missed targets

The Lib Dems said the figures emphasised the need to hire more cancer nurses to deal with the backlog.

Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo

Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo

Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee were found dead in their homes earlier in the week.

Ukraine team manager discusses importance of country having a voice with Meghan

Ukraine team manager discusses importance of country having a voice with Meghan

She made an appearance in The Hague on Friday ahead of the opening of the Invictus Games over the weekend.

Certain Kinder chocolate products not to be eaten over Easter, officials warn

Certain Kinder chocolate products not to be eaten over Easter, officials warn

A UK recall of certain Kinder chocolate products was extended to include all of those manufactured at the site since June.

UK warmer than California as temperature hits 23C on hottest day of year

UK warmer than California as temperature hits 23C on hottest day of year

The mercury soared to the new high in St James’s Park in central London on Good Friday afternoon.

Kittens rescued after being born in the gutter of a home in Birmingham

Kittens rescued after being born in the gutter of a home in Birmingham

The RSPCA and firefighters were called after neighbours realised a cat was giving birth in the guttering of a conservatory

12-year-old Ukrainian refugee scores 90th minute winner in Shakhtar friendly

12-year-old Ukrainian refugee scores 90th minute winner in Shakhtar friendly

Shakhtar Donetsk were playing Lechia in Gdansk, Poland, as part of the team’s ‘Global Tour for Peace’ series.

Harry and Meghan appear together in Europe for first time in two years

Harry and Meghan appear together in Europe for first time in two years

The couple were both wearing suits for the Invictus Games reception in The Hague.

‘Human skull’ found on street prompts police investigation

‘Human skull’ found on street prompts police investigation

Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether or not the skull is fake or a piece of missing memorabilia.

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