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Refugee slams Government’s ‘policies of hostility and deterrence’ after six die
Gulwali Passarlay accused the Home Office of having ‘blood on its hands’.
Statutory sick pay down by nearly a 10th in real terms under Tories, says SNP
The party also said the UK is the ‘sick man of Europe’ when it comes to supporting ill employees.
Welsh health minister accuses Barclay of ‘naked political hit’ in NHS comparison
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said waiting lists in the Welsh NHS compare unfavourably with England.
Reminder: Firm in charge of Legionella-hit barge won the contract without any competition
The same company was heavily criticised for its handling of Covid quarantine hotels and travel tests, but it got the £1.6bn contract anyway.
Zuckerberg says he’s secured venue for cage fight – but Musk isn’t interested
The Meta boss says he's got a historical location in Italy lined up for the bout, but Musk "isn't serious" about it.
Hawaii wildfires become deadliest in US history
The heat of roads 'melted sandals' and burnt people's feet, said a man who escaped the wildfires on the island.
Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths
Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats.
Mark Zuckerberg plays down Elon Musk’s cage fight details
The pair seemingly agreed to the bout in June.
Vorderman mauls Braverman following crocodile tears tweet
It came following the tragic loss of life in the Channel.