Mr Ryan said the asylum seekers were moved as accommodation became available and not because of the sporting spectacle.
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More than 1,000 slave labourers may have died in Nazi camps on Alderney, review finds | Channel Islands More than 1,000 slave labourers may have died on British soil at the hands of the Nazis in the second world war, hundreds more deaths than were officially recorded in historical archives, a review has found. Labourers on the island of Alderney were “subject to atrocious living and working conditions, which included starvation, long working hours, completing…
Tory MP Craig Mackinlay opens up after losing hands and feet to sepsis A Conservative MP has opened up about losing his arms and legs to sepsis. Craig Mackinlay is due to return to parliament for the first time after suffering a septic shock in September 2023. Speaking to the BBC, the MP for South Thanet recalled the shock of waking from a 16-day induced coma to find his limbs had turned black. “I remember…
Police chiefs say prison crisis in England and Wales is ‘unsustainable’ | Prisons and probation Police chiefs have told ministers they fear that the crisis gripping the Prison Service in England and Wales is “unsustainable” and risks public safety, the Guardian has learned. Government and prison chiefs have taken a series of crisis measures because of overcrowding, including plans to free convicted criminals early and using police cells to house those who otherwise would be…
Rishi Sunak backtracks plan to restrict graduate visas after cabinet opposition | International students Plans for a radical crackdown on graduate visas that allow overseas students to work in the UK for up to two years after graduation look set to be abandoned by the prime minister after coming up against staunch opposition from cabinet colleagues. Rishi Sunak had been considering restricting and even scrapping the graduate visa route as a way of reducing migration…
XL Bully attack – latest: Woman killed by two dogs in Hornchurch named as neighbours feared for their children There is no bias in the original title provided. Rishi Sunak explains why the XL Bully dog was added to the banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act earlier this yearGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA woman killed by her XL…
Briton who died on Singapore Airlines flight named as Geoffrey Kitchen | Air transport The British passenger who died after a flight to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence has been named as a 73-year-old grandfather, Geoffrey Kitchen. Kitchen, a retired insurance professional turned amateur dramatics performer, had travelled to Singapore on Monday on the 10pm flight from Heathrow. He and his wife, Linda, were to stop over en route to Australia, where they planned…
First infected blood scandal victims to receive payments by end of 2024 The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, the government has said. Announcing the details of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, cabinet office minister John Glen also promised that all those affected by the scandal will be eligible to claim compensation under the scheme. And, to cheers from campaigners watching in…
Ex-Royal Marine charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead in park A former Royal Marine commando who was charged with spying for the Hong Kong intelligence service has died, police have said. Matthew Trickett, 37, who was on bail, was found by a member of the public in a park near where he lived in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Thames Valley police said officers attended and administered emergency treatment but he was pronounced dead at the…
David Lammy heckled by pro-Palestine protesters during speech David Lammy was heckled by pro-Palestine protesters as he tried to speak at an IPPR anti-corruption event in London on Tuesday 21 May. The disruption went on for ten minutes as the shadow foreign secretary defended his position on the war in Gaza. “We have been calling for a ceasefire for months,” Mr Lammy said, responding to shouts from the audience. “I’m not currently in government, I’m…
‘Close to a police state’: campaign groups condemn UK report into protests Protest groups have condemned a long-awaited report on their activity that recommends a review of undercover surveillance of activists and making protest organisers pay towards policing. The 292-page report by John Woodcock, now Lord Walney, entitled Protecting Democracy from Coercion, calls for a curb on many activities, including a blanket ban on face coverings at protests and making it easier for businesses to…
Former Royal Marine charged with spying for China is found dead A former Royal Marine who had been charged with spying for China has been found dead in a park in unexplained circumstances. Matthew Trickett, 37, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, who had been accused of assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service and of foreign interference, was on bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week, alongside Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen,…
Infected blood victims could get compensation payments of over £2.5m | Contaminated blood scandal Victims of the contaminated blood scandal could receive over £2.5m in compensation under a multibillion pound scheme announced a day after a damning report found the NHS and government culpable for the tragedy. The paymaster general, John Glen, outlined details of the scheme in parliament on Tuesday, following criticism in Sir Brian Langstaff’s final report of the government’s failure to set…
Labour urged to focus on Midlands in plan for new towns Labour’s plan for new towns looks likely to focus on the Midlands as much as England’s overcrowded south-east, with planners already considering areas near Nottingham, Stafford and Northampton, the Guardian understands. Close to the M1 and M6 motorways, some of the locations have the advantage of being in areas of Labour local political control, giving Keir Starmer’s government a better chance of delivering on…
Labour, Lib Dems and Britain First fined by Electoral Commission for breaking election law Labour and the Lib Dems have been warned by the Electoral Commission that they need to comply with electoral law after being fined for multiple offences. Four investigations carried out by the democratic watchdog concluded that Labour was guilty of five offences and one contravention of the rules and handed a fine of £400. Meanwhile, the Lib Dems were found guilty…
Funeral held for remains of medieval man found on Hampshire beach | Hampshire There is no bias in the original title provided. Nobody knew his name or exactly how he died half a millennium ago but 50 mourners gathered to pay their respects at an unusual church service to lay to rest the remains of a medieval man found on a Hampshire beach.The funeral and burial for the man, who may have been a murder…
Safety institutes to form ‘international network’ to boost AI research and tests Ten nations and the European Union have agreed to establish an international network of publicly backed AI Safety Institutes to advance global research and testing of AI. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the agreement would mean “international progress” could be made on AI safety, after it was announced at the end of the first day of the AI Seoul Summit. The UK announced…
Jeremy Hunt looks to cut NICs again despite IMF warning of £30bn fiscal hole | Economics There is no bias in the original title provided. Jeremy Hunt is preparing a pre-election cut in national insurance despite a warning from the International Monetary Fund of a looming £30bn hole in the public finances, Downing Street has indicated.Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson said the government rejected the IMF’s argument that there was no room for a third cut in…
Army personnel fear for their jobs after huge MoD cyber attack Army personnel fear losing their jobs after they had their details hacked in a cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Personal data of service personnel and veterans, including names, bank details and addresses, was in the payroll system which was accessed in the large-scale hack. Barings Law said it had signed up more than 1,000 claimants who were potentially affected. Up to…
British passenger dies after severe turbulence on London to Singapore flight | Air transport A British passenger has died and dozens have been injured after a flight from London to Singapore was hit by turbulence. Passengers onboard the Singapore Airlines plane told of a “dramatic drop” that launched those not wearing a seatbelt into the cabin ceiling. The airline said the Boeing 777 carrying more than 200 passengers encountered severe turbulence on its way from…
Bristol man with South Wales links wanted wanted by police There is no bias in the title provided. Jamie Laver, who has the word ‘mum’ tattooed on his left wrist, is wanted in connection with an assault in Bristol. The 29-year-old is known to use the train network and has other tattoos on his left knee, chest and both arms. He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build with short dark brown…
Newport Corn Exchange venue, transport, and Urban Circle There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. After opening in March, the Corn Exchange, located on the High Street in Newport, set out to work with Newport’s diverse community groups and is now offering a space for schools and communities to showcase their work and talents. Although still offering a live music space in the city centre, the team behind the venue want to help…
Wales: Senedd to debate record-breaking 20mph petition There is no bias in the title provided. As of September 17, the majority of residential roads throughout the country changed from 30mph to 20mph. That was, according to the Welsh Government, to help ‘save lives’. The change was been met with anger and frustration with a petition opposing it collecting 469,571 signatures, making it the most signed petition in Senedd history. Any petition that gathers over 10,000 signatures must be considered by…
Retro Records in Newport closed in May 2024 There is no bias in the original title provided. Retro Record Shop, on Corporation Road, was a collaboration between Gwent Radio founder Sean Rafferty and veteran record seller Andrew Young, who for two decades has traded at Abergavenny Market. The store closed on Thursday, February 29, after business owners Mr Raffery and Mr Young chose to go their separate ways. Mr Young told the South Wales Argus…
Can planes fly in severe turbulence? What you need to know There is no bias in the title provided. Recently, a flight from london Heathrow to Singapore saw one person die and more than 30 passengers injured over severe turbulence. While in 2023, a flight in the USA, from Phoenix to Honolulu saw 36 people injured and receive medical treatment due to severe turbulence. The rise in turbulence on flights has concerned some passengers, causing some…