The number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has continued to rise, with more than 600 people making the journey on Friday alone, according to the Home Office. This brings the total number for 2024 up to 28,204, which is an increase of almost 8% compared to the same point last year.… Continue reading Channel migrants: More than 600 people arrive in one day
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Salisbury Novichok: Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russian ambassador dismisses inquiry
The Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, has rejected calls from the family of Dawn Sturgess, who died in the Salisbury poisonings, to have Vladimir Putin speak to the inquiry into her death. Speaking in a sit-down interview that will broadcast on Sunday, Kelin questioned the need for an inquiry and said he did… Continue reading Salisbury Novichok: Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russian ambassador dismisses inquiry
British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya
Masked men abducted a British national and a group of Turkish citizens in Nairobi, Kenya. Necdet Seyitoğlu, formerly a UK resident, has revealed he was freed after eight hours when he showed the kidnappers a copy of his UK passport. Four of the eight Turkish nationals taken at the same time are still unaccounted for.… Continue reading British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya
Drug dealer Richard Baxter pleads guilty and has property seized
Richard Baxter, a man who built up a £1.5m property empire, has pleaded guilty to supplying drugs and money laundering. The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, conspiracy to supply cocaine, and conspiracy to transfer criminal property at Kingston Crown Court. Baxter had four properties in south-east England, including a house in Surrey… Continue reading Drug dealer Richard Baxter pleads guilty and has property seized
Naomi Scott: 'We want to find new writers and film makers'
Actress Naomi Scott, known for her role as Princess Jasmine in the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin, has co-founded a production company called New Name Entertainment with her husband Jordan Spencer. The company has created a special fund to help students from working-class backgrounds attend top drama and film schools. Scott believes that there are… Continue reading Naomi Scott: 'We want to find new writers and film makers'
Revolut: More than 100 customers contact BBC about scams
Revolut, the e-money firm founded in 2015 by two former bankers, has gained popularity thanks to its broad range of features, including the option to hold money in different currencies, transfer it abroad, buy individual stocks, invest in commodities, and access cryptocurrencies. However, these features, described by Revolut as an “all-in-one finance app for your… Continue reading Revolut: More than 100 customers contact BBC about scams
'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers
A French judge, Arabelle Bouts, recently presided over a Europe-wide people smuggling trial which has generated 67 tonnes of paperwork. In the trial, which involves a total of 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang, the accused are accused of responsibility for the bulk of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats between 2020… Continue reading 'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers
Liam Payne: What we know so far about his death
The sudden and tragic death of former One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has left fans and loved ones devastated. Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur hotel in the upmarket neighbourhood of Palermo. While many details regarding the circumstances of his death remain unclear, information… Continue reading Liam Payne: What we know so far about his death
What is inheritance tax, who pays it and will it change?
The UK’s prime minister and chancellor are reportedly exploring options to change inheritance tax, with the aim of generating more revenue for the government. While there has been no indication as to how many people could be impacted by the changes or how much they might need to pay, a Budget announcement on 30 October… Continue reading What is inheritance tax, who pays it and will it change?
Bridgend hospital to try and recoup £95K loss from fraud nurse
The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend is seeking to recover some of the money it paid to Tanya Nasir, a fraudulent nurse. Nasir, who was employed as the neonatal ward manager at the facility, falsely claimed qualifications and experience when applying for the role in 2019. She was found guilty of nine counts of… Continue reading Bridgend hospital to try and recoup £95K loss from fraud nurse