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Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for fishing industry over 8,000 miles away
“When it comes to Brexit, as things stand, there are no obvious benefits ...There are however a number of challenges.”
Partygate: Fury as it’s claimed PM ‘poured drinks’ and encouraged staff to ‘let off steam’
It comes as it is claimed that Number 10 used 'national security' to protect guest at Boris Johnson's birthday party.
D’oh! Nicola Sturgeon ‘reported to police’ for breaking face-mask rules
Just DAYS before the indoor face-mask mandate was due to end in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was caught slipping...
Right-wingers lash out, as Archbishop says Rwanda refugee plan ‘ungodly’
It's not often that the Archbishop of Canterbury can cause a meltdown with his Easter sermon. But, here we are...
Tech duo create online platform to match Ukrainian refugees and sponsors
Amid frustration at the government's efforts to house Ukrainian refugees, a tech duo is stepping into the breach.
LGBT+ Afghan deaths ‘preventable’ if West had prioritised evacuations, campaigners say
"I am in danger 24 hours a day and can’t work which is causing financial problems. I am feeling that no one is helping me," one trans Afghan trapped in Kabul said.
Macron set for re-election as poll lead over Le Pen grows
The French president's position against his far-right rival has strengthened in the past week, new polling shows.
Does this viral letter about Partygate punch the breath out of you?
"The letter summarises when politicians either are completely out of touch with their constituents or simply don’t care about them."
Online Safety Bill must be strengthened to protect children, NSPCC says
It calls for amendments to a clampdown on so-called “breadcrumbing”, where offenders use social media to form networks, advertise a sexual interest in children and signpost to child abuse content hosted on other sites.