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How the PM’s immigration bill went from humanitarian to political crisis
The government’s Illegal Migration Bill reaches committee stage tomorrow with Conservative MPs divided over whether the law is too harsh, or not harsh enough. The bill would make it possible to deport any illegal migrant from the UK. A sizeable number of right-wing MPs are demanding an amendment to stop past judgements by the European…
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How is immigration issue splitting the Tory party?
We spoke to Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator magazine, and asked her how serious the splits in the Conservative party were over immigration?
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Mississippi tornado: search and rescue operations continue
President Biden has issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit when a tornado swept through on Friday night. At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured on the storm’s hour-long path through the state.
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TikTok chief executive questioned by US Congress
British MPs have been told to delete TikTok on their work phones, just days after the government issued the same instruction to ministers over security concerns.
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Nicola Sturgeon speaks for last time as First Minister in Scottish parliament
Nicola Sturgeon has been speaking in the Scottish parliament for the last time as First Minister.
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Sir Keir Starmer sets out Labour’s plan to tackle crime
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has published his tax returns – showing he paid £118,500 in tax on his capital gains and income over the last two years.
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Imran Khan interview: Former Pakistan PM on elections and how to deal with the Taliban
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says he’s lucky to be alive – accusing the authorities of trying to kill him.
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Junior doctors ‘willing to negotiate’ on strikes, says deputy co-chair of BMA Junior Doctors Committee
We spoke to Dr Sumi Manirajan, the deputy co-chair of the BMA Junior Doctors Committee.
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Junior doctors announce four-day strike in April
Junior doctors have announced what will be the biggest strike in NHS history – a four-day walk out in mid-April.
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Nigerian politician, wife, and a doctor guilty of organ trafficking
A leading Nigerian politician, along with his wife and a doctor have been found guilty of organ trafficking – after bringing a young man over from Nigeria and offering him an illegal reward to donate his kidney to the couple’s daughter.
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‘There’s a huge amount of uncertainty’ on UK economy, says expert
We spoke to Jumana Saleheen, Chief European Economist at investment firm Vanguard, who was previously a senior leader at the Bank of England.
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UK interest rates hiked to 4.25% after surprise inflation rise
Interest rates have gone up to 4.25% – their highest level in 15 years.
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FactCheck: new study links hormonal contraception including the pill to breast cancer – explained
What is the link between hormonal contraception and breast cancer? FactCheck takes a look.
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Does the new voter-ID system risk disenfranchising people ahead of England’s local elections?
The government defended its new policy on voter-ID at a committee hearing today, after facing widespread criticism for rolling it out too fast.
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33 injured after huge vessel tips over in dry dock in Leith
Thirty-three people were injured when a ship tipped over in a dry dock near Edinburgh.
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Revealed: Government facing legal complaint for failing to take action over dirty diesels
It was the scandal that shamed a global brand – so-called ‘dieselgate’ – which exposed Volkswagen for fitting devices to cheat emissions tests.
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Farmers facing ‘perfect storm’ of triple digit inflation on all costs, NFU president says
Farmers are facing triple digit inflation on all of their costs, the National Farmers Union president Minette Batters tells Cathy Newman.
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Will unexpected inflation spike intensify squeeze on families?
There was a nasty surprise in today’s inflation figures – the rate went up when it was widely expected to fall.
