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Cheaper to put asylum seekers up in Ritz than Rwanda plan, Labour says | News
It would be cheaper to put asylum seekers up in the Ritz hotel in Paris than the government’s Rwanda scheme, Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth has claimed. Speaking to Sky News on Monday, 1 July, the shadow paymaster general criticised the cost of Conservatives’ plans to send asylum seekers to the AfricanContinue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing: BBC to ‘sign up’ huge daytime TV star for 2024 series
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 Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly on the cusp of signing up a huge BBC star for 2024. The BBC competition, which has foundContinue Reading
Study of age of puberty in girls suggests links with weight gain
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK and EU Horticulture Trade, Industry Leaders Warn
Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are raising alarms over the inefficiencies of new post-Brexit border posts, which are causing delays, damage, and significant extra costs for plant importers. The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), representing 1,400 UK garden retailers and growers, along with several European trade bodies, hasContinue Reading
Boots boss to stand down after six years at the helm
The boss of UK high street health and beauty chain Boots has announced plans to stand down after six years in the top job. Managing director Sebastian James has handed in his notice to take up a role in the healthcare sector. Boots, which is owned by US-listed giant WalgreensContinue Reading
Andy Murray outlines Wimbledon decision as Novak Djokovic surprises Alcaraz
Andy Murray will make a final decision on his Wimbledon participation this evening. The two-time champion is scheduled to play on Tuesday but is not fully fit following surgery on a spinal cyst last week. Murray is due to have one final practice set on Monday before making a decisionContinue Reading
Cleverly accuses Glastonbury festival-goers of joking about small boat crossings after Banksy stunt
James Cleverly has accused festival-goers of “celebrating the loss of life in the Channel” after a Banksy stunt at Glastonbury. The home secretary attacked the artist and revellers at the festival, claiming they were “joking about and celebrating” small boat migration. “People die in the Mediterranean, people die in theContinue Reading
Vast Dorset salt caverns to store hydrogen under former Royal Navy base
Vast salt caverns designed for hydrogen storage are set to be excavated beneath Britain’s largest former naval base, Portland Harbour in Dorset, as part of a strategic plan to bolster the country’s energy security. The project involves creating 19 caverns, each the size of St Paul’s Cathedral, which will storeContinue Reading
Election latest: Farage lashes out at BBC with new policy in speech and denies Reform has Russia links
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage said Reform UK would campaign as the “leading voice of opposition” to abolish the BBC licence fee, claiming the broadcaster has “abused its position of power”Continue Reading
Avril Lavigne review, Glastonbury 2024: Another artist plonked on far too small a stage
There comes a point at Glastonbury 2024 where it becomes easier to give up about a mile away from the stage. Much like Sugababes’ overcrowded set, the grouchy, nostalgic pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne is one of the festival’s must-see acts, yet is shoved on a too-small stage in front ofContinue Reading