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Channel migrant crossings reach record high for single day

Channel migrant crossings reach record high for single day

Channel migrant crossings reach record high for single day

23 August 2022

Almost 1,300 people made the journey on Monday.


Spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to Jagtar Singh Johal arrest

Spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to Jagtar Singh Johal arrest

Spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to Jagtar Singh Johal arrest

23 August 2022

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has previously determined that Mr Johal’s detention ‘lacks legal basis’.


Anthony Horowitz says Bond ‘lives by a different moral code’ to one we have now

Anthony Horowitz says Bond ‘lives by a different moral code’ to one we have now

Anthony Horowitz says Bond ‘lives by a different moral code’ to one we have now

23 August 2022

The author has written three titles in the James Bond book franchise, but says he will not be doing any more.


Staff absences spark Gatwick cancellations as boss claims ‘business as usual’

Staff absences spark Gatwick cancellations as boss claims ‘business as usual’

Staff absences spark Gatwick cancellations as boss claims ‘business as usual’

23 August 2022

The airport had reduced capacity over the summer months.


Hundreds of doctors angry over new pay deal likely to leave NHS, survey reveals

Hundreds of doctors angry over new pay deal likely to leave NHS, survey reveals

Hundreds of doctors angry over new pay deal likely to leave NHS, survey reveals

23 August 2022

The Welsh Government has offered a 4.5% wage increase.


MP wants to discuss Archie Battersbee case with Health Secretary

MP wants to discuss Archie Battersbee case with Health Secretary

MP wants to discuss Archie Battersbee case with Health Secretary

23 August 2022

Anna Firth wants to raise concerns about the 12-year-old, who died after being at the centre of a life-support treatment fight, with Steve Barclay.


Chelsea Bridge death: ‘Incomprehensible’ that officers not under investigation

Chelsea Bridge death: ‘Incomprehensible’ that officers not under investigation

Chelsea Bridge death: ‘Incomprehensible’ that officers not under investigation

23 August 2022

The family of Oladeji Omishore, 41, who died in June, have raised doubts about the inquiry into the officers who Tasered him.


Ukrainians who fled to UK happier about future as they embark on dream courses

Ukrainians who fled to UK happier about future as they embark on dream courses

Ukrainians who fled to UK happier about future as they embark on dream courses

23 August 2022

August 24 marks the Independence Day of Ukraine as well as six months since Russia invaded the country.


‘We are realising this war will last much longer than expected’ – Ukrainian MP

‘We are realising this war will last much longer than expected’ – Ukrainian MP

‘We are realising this war will last much longer than expected’ – Ukrainian MP

23 August 2022

On the Independence Day of Ukraine, Inna Sovsun reflected on the war exactly six months since Russia invaded.


What the papers say – August 23

What the papers say – August 23

What the papers say – August 23

23 August 2022

A worsening cost-of-living forecast features on Tuesday’s front pages.


The Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82

The Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82

The Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82

23 August 2022

The death of the percussionist was announced on Monday.


Dominic Raab: Barristers are holding justice to ransom with industrial action

Dominic Raab: Barristers are holding justice to ransom with industrial action

Dominic Raab: Barristers are holding justice to ransom with industrial action

23 August 2022

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ to resolve the situation.


Murder investigation begins after nine-year-old girl fatally shot

Murder investigation begins after nine-year-old girl fatally shot

Murder investigation begins after nine-year-old girl fatally shot

23 August 2022

A man also suffered gunshot wounds to his body and a woman suffered a gunshot injury to her hand in the incident.


Two men arrested after woman fatally stabbed in Merseyside

Two men arrested after woman fatally stabbed in Merseyside

Two men arrested after woman fatally stabbed in Merseyside

23 August 2022

Officers were called to Brambles pub on Cherryfield Drive at around 8.10pm on Monday following reports of an altercation.


Magistrate queries ‘secrecy’ as she rejects Nick Kyrgios’ request for delay

Magistrate queries ‘secrecy’ as she rejects Nick Kyrgios’ request for delay

Magistrate queries ‘secrecy’ as she rejects Nick Kyrgios’ request for delay

23 August 2022

The Wimbledon finalist was not present when the matter – in which he is accused of assaulting his former partner – was heard in Canberra.


Unions to meet councils as strikes see Edinburgh’s streets strewn with rubbish

Unions to meet councils as strikes see Edinburgh’s streets strewn with rubbish

Unions to meet councils as strikes see Edinburgh’s streets strewn with rubbish

23 August 2022

Council umbrella body Cosla is set to meet unions on Tuesday.


Nicola Sturgeon to chair energy summit amid concerns about price cap rises

Nicola Sturgeon to chair energy summit amid concerns about price cap rises

Nicola Sturgeon to chair energy summit amid concerns about price cap rises

23 August 2022

The First Minister will meet representatives from power companies and consumer organisations.


Banned Toyota ad ‘condoned and encouraged’ irresponsible driving

Banned Toyota ad ‘condoned and encouraged’ irresponsible driving

Banned Toyota ad ‘condoned and encouraged’ irresponsible driving

23 August 2022

A poster, which appeared The Guardian and The i newspapers in April and May 2022, had the headline ‘That GR Feeling’.


Assault case against Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios mentioned in court

Assault case against Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios mentioned in court

Assault case against Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios mentioned in court

23 August 2022

The case has been adjourned until October 4.


Truss sets out growth plan for West Midlands ahead of Tory leadership hustings

Truss sets out growth plan for West Midlands ahead of Tory leadership hustings

Truss sets out growth plan for West Midlands ahead of Tory leadership hustings

22 August 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will once again be put to the test by party members during a two-hour event in Birmingham.


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