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Labour plans anti-terror style crackdown on people trafficking Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer has said people-smuggling should be treated “on a par” with terrorism, ahead of talks about a new security deal with Europe. Sir Keir will seek a provisional agreement with the EU’s policing body, Europol, for any future Labour government. Any deal to return migrants may require accepting migrant quotas from the EU. Sir Keir said: “The government’s failure to tackle the criminal smuggling gangs orchestrating boat crossings is now so profound that I believe it needs to be considered on a par with the other three big security…

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years Cash payments rose for the first time in a decade last year amid a devastating cost of living crisis, as the British public struggled with rising prices.  But the number of cash payments is still small in comparison with debit card use which accounted for half of all payments – the highest ever level. It’s quite common for consumers to use cash during financial troubles as many say it’s easier to manage their money. But it’s expected not to last for long, as UK Finance, who compiled the data, says once…

Sara Sharif: Three relatives arrested on suspicion of murder Three relatives of Sara Sharif, 10 – the little girl found dead at her Surrey home in August, have been arrested on murder charges since they returned to the UK from Pakistan. Sara’s father Urfan Sharif, 41, his wife Beinash Batool, 29, and his brother Faisal Malik, 28 were arrested at Gatwick Airport at around 19:45 BST. Police said three people were in custody and would be interviewed. Sara’s body was found at her home in Woking on 10 August. The three adults, who lived with her, left the UK for…

Met Police: Women arrested at Sarah Everard vigil paid damages The Met Police have paid damages to two women who were arrested at the London vigil for the murdered woman Sarah Everard, in 2021. Patsy Stevenson and Dania Al-Obeid took legal action against the Met over their arrests at the protest during Covid restriction. The law firm representing them said a settlement has been reached and “substantial” damages paid. The Met said they settled because it was “the most appropriate decision, to minimise the ongoing impact on all involved”. In March 2021, hundreds attended the vigil for Sarah Everard, 33.…

Libya flooding: Fears of up to 20,000 dead after catastrophic Libya flood There are fears that up to 20,000 people may have been killed in the devastating flooding in eastern Libya. In the city of Derna – population around 100,000 – two dams collapsed due to the heavy rain, leading to a huge tsunami-like torrent sweeping through the city. Entire neighbourhoods have disappeared with whole families washed away with tens of thousands displaced. The flooding was triggered by Storm Daniel which hit the north African nation on Sunday and brought heavy rain. International efforts have ramped up as crews have…

France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes France’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has said the country is set to ban disposable e-cigarettes because of the danger they pose to health and the environment Borne spoke to RTL radio saying the measure was part of a new government plan to phase out smoking. The measure will likely be in force by the end of the year, according to campaigners. European countries appear to be on the same page with vapes, Germany, Belgium and Ireland have all announced similar bans, and the UK is considering one as well. Disposable vapes cost…

Elementor #550915 September 14, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – EU launches subsidy probe into Chinese electric cars  The Financial Times leads with the EU investigating China’s electric cars amid claims the “cheaper” vehicles are “flooding” global markets  – it says the probe “could become one of the world’s biggest trade cases”. The paper also features more women going back to full-time employment given the rise in hybrid working. After a memorable meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, the FT reports that Kim has given his “full…

Elementor #550909 September 14, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Mad Vlad & Dangerous  Metro pictures Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands. They are described as “two of the world’s worst tyrants” by the paper. The paper claims the North Korean leader is “promising to help warlord Vladimir Putin triumph ‘over evil'”. It quotes Kim Jong Un as saying that his country will “always support the decisions of Pres Putin”. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

Elementor #550903 September 14, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Sunak blocked rebuild of hospitals riddled with crumbling concrete  The Guardian reports that PM Rishi Sunak blocked plans to rebuild five hospitals with defective concrete three years ago. It says “just two of the seven hospital rebuilding projects requested by the Department of Health were signed off by the Treasury at the 2020 spending review”. A government spokesperson told the paper the “claims were untrue” and “the funding was not rejected by the Treasury, or the chancellor and chief secretary at the time”.…

Elementor #550897 September 14, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – No Betrayal! Join fight to protect triple lock  The Daily Express is campaigning to protect the triple lock. The safeguard to raise pensions in line with the UK economy is under threat as Rishi Sunak has so far refused to guarantee pensioners the full sum. The paper urges its readers to “join fight to protect triple lock”, as earlier this week the government “refused to guarantee they [state pensions] will be given the full 8.5% hike”. The front page also reports on Boris…