First 50 asylum seekers expected to be sent to Bibby Stockholm barge on Tuesday
Refugee campaigners and residents in Dorset have raised concerns about the barge’s impact.
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Labour questions Downing Street pressure over NatWest boss’s resignation
Dame Alison Rose quit as chief executive after coming under pressure from No 10 and the Treasury in the Nigel Farage row.
Sunak promises to act ‘as swiftly as possible’ as he is heckled at blood inquiry
The Prime Minister acknowledged at the Infected Blood Inquiry that governments have let down victims for decades.
Government help for renters in stark contrast to homeowner support, PM told
An open letter signed by groups including Shelter, The Big Issue founder Lord Bird and Citizens Advice has been written to Rishi Sunak.
Test ‘refugee visa’ to curb Channel crossings, urges charity
The idea is one of a series put forward by the Refugee Council.
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.
MPs warn Sunak not to send ‘mixed signals’ on climate change
Former environment minister Lord Goldsmith is among the parliamentarians calling for Rishi Sunak to show more leadership on climate issues.
Rishi Sunak says he does not want to ‘hassle’ families with net zero targets
The Prime Minister signalled that he could water down some policies amid pressure from the right of his party.