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Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money
The former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multi-million pound partnership helping with a modernisation drive in the country.
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Around midnight best time to see dramatic meteor shower, forecasters say
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the highlights of the year for many sky gazers.
Legionella bacteria can cause serious lung disease that is fatal in 10% of cases
The bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, was discovered in the water supply on board the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge.
Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel
A patrol boat reported that a migrant boat was sinking off Sangatte.
Govt ‘sent more asylum seekers onto barge’ AFTER Legionella discovery
MPs have serious questions for the Home Office and government officials, after Legionella was discovered at the site of the Bibby Stockholm barge.
Asylum seekers to be moved off Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found
All 39 asylum seekers who arrived on the vessel, docked in Portland Port in Dorset, will now be moved off it.
Tory minister defends environment secretary over £70,000 of SECRET shares
Theresa Villiers admitted her shareholding in the oil and gas company via her latest update to the register of members’ financial interests.
Most asylum seekers housed on ‘deterrent barge’ arrived in UK on legal flights
Ministers have claimed the barge and use of military bases as accommodation would “deter” English Channel crossings