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Starmer shows ‘great interest” in Italy’s offshore asylum plan, says Meloni
Sir Keir Starmer has shown “great interest” in Italy’s controversial scheme to send migrants to be processed offshore, the country’s leader Giorgia Meloni has said. A defiant Italian premier also defended her deal with Albania, brushing aside humanitarian concerns as “completely groundless”. Sir Keir has not ruled out a similarContinue Reading
Italy migration deal: How has Meloni reduced small boat arrivals – and what is the Albania scheme?
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed that Britain can learn lessons from Italy on how to reduce migration, after far-right prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration saw small boat arrivals fall by more than 60 per cent this year. Ahead of a visit to Rome, Sir Keir hailed Italy’s “dramatic” drop inContinue Reading
The NHS is in ‘serious trouble’ and needs major reform – here are the pitfalls the government must avoid
Long waiting times for treatments and care were one of many concerns raised by Lord Darzi. PongMoji/ Shutterstock The NHS is in “serious trouble” unless major reforms are made, according to the recent review by renowned surgeon and former Labour Health minister, Lord Ara Darzi. This independent investigation into theContinue Reading
John Leguizamo makes dig at Hollywood’s history of brownface in fiery Emmys speech
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Colombian actor John Leguizamo called out Hollywood’s history of brownface during an impassioned Emmys speech.Continue Reading
Keir Starmer to give millions to far-right Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to tackle irregular migration – UK politics live
Trevor Phillips calls Labour ‘a miserable bunch’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give some £4 million to the far-right Italian governmentContinue Reading
Harland and Wolff to go into administration
Belfast shipbuilder Harland and Wolff has announced the business is set to move into administration. The firm said between 50-60 immediate redundancies are expected but said that staff employed at its four shipyards are not affected. Harland and Wolff, which famously built the Titanic, has four shipyards – one inContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton gets Mercedes warning as Norris calls out ‘nonsense’ comments
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New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know about signs and symptoms
Scientists have warned that a “more contagious” variant of the Covid virus, dubbed XEC, is starting to spread more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Eric Topol, director ofContinue Reading
Watch as Starmer meets Italy’s PM in Rome to discuss migrant crossings
Watch as Sir Keir Starmer meets with Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, in Rome on Monday 16 September. The pair are expected to discuss migrant boat crossings, with Sir Keir “interested” in learning about Italy’s scheme to send migrants rescued at sea to Albania to process their asylum claims.Continue Reading
Inside Voodoo in Belfast, a rock and metal-friendly venue with community at its heart
The Independent is continuing with its Main Stage initiative to support grassroots music venues, this month with a spotlight feature on Voodoo in Belfast. Instantly recognisable for its black and crimson red exterior and matching decor inside, Voodoo has been run by Ciaran Smyth since its launch in 2011. SmythContinue Reading