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Sending officers to help France patrol coastline will ‘not fix’ migrant crisis

Sending officers to help France patrol coastline will ‘not fix’ migrant crisis

Sending officers to help France patrol coastline will ‘not fix’ migrant crisis

25 November 2021

Former Border Force boss suggests a joint UK-French patrol at sea would be more effective in tackling the migrant crisis.


Schools could use home visits and phone calls to help reduce absences – minister

Schools could use home visits and phone calls to help reduce absences – minister

Schools could use home visits and phone calls to help reduce absences – minister

25 November 2021

Attendance advisers are set to begin their work with local authorities and multi-academy trusts with problems with persistent absence next week.


‘No decision’ on diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, No 10 says

‘No decision’ on diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, No 10 says

‘No decision’ on diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, No 10 says

25 November 2021

Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said ‘no tickets have been booked’ for UK ministers to attend the Winter games.


Health body apologises after vulnerable adult with cancer died ‘with no dignity’

Health body apologises after vulnerable adult with cancer died ‘with no dignity’

Health body apologises after vulnerable adult with cancer died ‘with no dignity’

25 November 2021

The 50-year-old died ’emaciated’ days before Christmas 2018.


Three in court charged with murder of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan in 1996

Three in court charged with murder of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan in 1996

Three in court charged with murder of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan in 1996

25 November 2021

Caroline was found dead about a mile from her home in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire.


PM promises strategic transport network across UK after Union review published

PM promises strategic transport network across UK after Union review published

PM promises strategic transport network across UK after Union review published

25 November 2021

It is understood a proposed road link between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been scrapped, as was reported this week.


Three in 10 care home residents not recorded as receiving booster jab

Three in 10 care home residents not recorded as receiving booster jab

Three in 10 care home residents not recorded as receiving booster jab

25 November 2021

NHS England figures also showed about seven in ten care home staff have not had a booster jab yet.


Spike in applications to blame for passport delays, FedEx says

Spike in applications to blame for passport delays, FedEx says

Spike in applications to blame for passport delays, FedEx says

25 November 2021

Customers have allegedly had to wait long periods to receive their passports.


MP checks emails for Islamophobic abuse ‘which merits police awareness’

MP checks emails for Islamophobic abuse ‘which merits police awareness’

MP checks emails for Islamophobic abuse ‘which merits police awareness’

25 November 2021

The SNP’s Anum Qaisar said she faces religious intolerance whenever she speaks in the chamber or on social media.


Pensioners take on their own I’m A Celebrity… bushtucker trials in care home

Pensioners take on their own I’m A Celebrity… bushtucker trials in care home

Pensioners take on their own I’m A Celebrity… bushtucker trials in care home

25 November 2021

Residents at Care UK’s Mountfitchet House in Essex took on their own bushtucker trials and were introduced to snakes and tarantulas.


Penguins post letter to Santa to kick off festive season at London Zoo

Penguins post letter to Santa to kick off festive season at London Zoo

Penguins post letter to Santa to kick off festive season at London Zoo

25 November 2021

Visitors will soon enjoy a festive wonderland at the attraction.


‘No known link’ between missing Bobbi-Anne McLeod and man suspected of murder

‘No known link’ between missing Bobbi-Anne McLeod and man suspected of murder

‘No known link’ between missing Bobbi-Anne McLeod and man suspected of murder

25 November 2021

The 18-year-old disappeared on Saturday night and a body understood to be that of Ms McLeod was found seven miles away on Tuesday.


Giving women top TV roles has led young men into crime, Tory MP suggests

Giving women top TV roles has led young men into crime, Tory MP suggests

Giving women top TV roles has led young men into crime, Tory MP suggests

25 November 2021

Nick Fletcher said boys need more positive male role models.


UK should help update ‘global rulebook’ on digital trade – report

UK should help update ‘global rulebook’ on digital trade – report

UK should help update ‘global rulebook’ on digital trade – report

25 November 2021

Without ‘modern norms’, regulations could become ‘less effective’ at keeping people and businesses safe, the Board of Trade warns.


Veteran finishes 25th marathon in 25 days in memory of war dead

Veteran finishes 25th marathon in 25 days in memory of war dead

Veteran finishes 25th marathon in 25 days in memory of war dead

25 November 2021

Brian Wood, who holds a military cross for gallantry in combat, has raised £70,500 for the charity Walking With The Wounded (WWTW).


NHS race body commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’

NHS race body commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’

NHS race body commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’

25 November 2021

The NHS Race and Health Observatory consulted over summer on how best to collectively refer to black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.


RSPB: thousands of miles of wildlife-rich hedgerows at risk from farming changes

RSPB: thousands of miles of wildlife-rich hedgerows at risk from farming changes

RSPB: thousands of miles of wildlife-rich hedgerows at risk from farming changes

25 November 2021

Healthy, well-managed hedgerows are key for species such as yellowhammers and hedgehogs, conservation charity says.


Outgoing Information Commissioner reflects on ‘big beast of a job’

Outgoing Information Commissioner reflects on ‘big beast of a job’

Outgoing Information Commissioner reflects on ‘big beast of a job’

25 November 2021

Elizabeth Denham departs the role regulating data and privacy in the UK this week, with New Zealander John Edwards taking over.


Teen tried to inflict ‘educational sabotage’ on girl before murder, review finds

Teen tried to inflict ‘educational sabotage’ on girl before murder, review finds

Teen tried to inflict ‘educational sabotage’ on girl before murder, review finds

25 November 2021

Thomas Griffiths killed Ellie Gould in May 2019 after she ended their relationship to focus on her studies.


Richard Madeley quits I’m A Celebrity as hospital visit breaks Covid bubble

Richard Madeley quits I’m A Celebrity as hospital visit breaks Covid bubble

Richard Madeley quits I’m A Celebrity as hospital visit breaks Covid bubble

25 November 2021

The TV presenter thanked those who had supported him on his ‘brief but completely unforgettable adventure’.


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