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Rishi Sunak slammed for ‘desperate’ attack on Labour over asylum policy
The Prime Minister accused Labour of siding with ‘criminal gangs’ for opposing the Government’s crackdown on illegal migrants.
Plans to cut back on police attending mental health callouts
Ministers said it is up to police forces in England and Wales along with healthcare boards to work out when and how to put the changes into place.
Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in the US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’
The billionaire bought a controlling stake in the club in 2001 for £22 million.
Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest in bid to appeal against sentences
Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were previously found guilty of causing a public nuisance after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing.
NatWest boss quits after admitting Farage leak to BBC
An emergency board meeting was called late on Tuesday night, with the announcement of Dame Alison Rose’s resignation coming a few hours later.
UK on track to have the highest debt interest bill in developed world
Around a quarter of UK government debt is in the form of so-called index-linked bonds, whose payouts fluctuate in line with inflation.
Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing
The charity said its decision could further affect the reputation of the UK bank, which publicises its relationships with ethical clients.
Trump lost election because ‘Pope’s satellite stole his votes’
The claims were even discussed by the House Select Committee after Donald Trump asked the Department of Justice to investigate them.
Climate protesters ‘concrete’ themselves to road to block refinery
The action is the latest in an apparent escalation from anti-oil activist group This is Rigged.