Lord David Cameron, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, will be attending negotiations in Brussels with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, and Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo regarding Gibraltar’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU. The negotiation is likely to focus on border management. Despite this, the meeting is not anticipated… Continue reading Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks
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Jailed sub-postmistress says 'apologise to my son'
A former sub-postmistress who had been wrongfully imprisoned, Seema Misra, during her pregnancy declined to accept an apology from the former Post Office MD, who congratulated the team behind her conviction. Misra was pregnant with her second child when she was given a 15-month prison sentence. She mentioned that David Smith, the then Post Office… Continue reading Jailed sub-postmistress says 'apologise to my son'
Kulsuma Akter's mother left heartbroken over daughter's stabbing death
The recent tragic death of Kulsuma Akter has left her mother heartbroken. Akter was walking with her baby along Westgate in Bradford on 6 April when she was brutally attacked and subsequently died in the hospital. Her husband, Habibur Masum, has been charged with her murder and appeared in court on Wednesday. Akter, originally from… Continue reading Kulsuma Akter's mother left heartbroken over daughter's stabbing death
PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England
Controversy surrounds UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s handling of the National Health Service (NHS) after new data revealed that waiting list and waiting time targets were missed. Despite this, Sunak defended his NHS record by stating that “we are making headway” and that there has been a fall in the number of people waiting for routine… Continue reading PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England
Sub-postmistress jailed while pregnant rejects ex-Post Office boss' apology
Seema Misra, a former sub-postmistress who was wrongfully jailed whilst pregnant, has rejected former Post Office boss David Smith’s apology. Smith wrote an email congratulating the team behind Misra’s conviction. Misra was eight weeks pregnant with her second child at the time and was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing £70,000 from her… Continue reading Sub-postmistress jailed while pregnant rejects ex-Post Office boss' apology
Port Talbot: Tata steelworkers back industrial action
Steelworkers at Tata Steel UK have voted in favour of industrial action in protest against the company’s restructuring plans, with members of the Community union set to begin their own strike ballot. Unite said approximately 1,500 Tata steel workers in Port Talbot and Llanwern backed action against the loss of nearly 3,000 jobs as the… Continue reading Port Talbot: Tata steelworkers back industrial action
Demand sees free dental bus stay in Newcastle for five days
A group of food banks in Newcastle has brought in a special bus to treat adults and children for free due to a shortage of dentists across the UK. Dentaid, a charity offering dental treatment to those living in parts of the country with limited services, said it had made a five-day visit to the… Continue reading Demand sees free dental bus stay in Newcastle for five days
Bradford stabbing: Habibur Masum in court over murder of mum pushing pram
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder and possession of a bladed weapon of Kulsuma Akter, who was stabbed to death while pushing her baby in a stroller in Bradford, UK. Habibur Masum, from Burnley, appeared at Bradford Magistrates’ Court and was remanded to appear at the crown court on Friday. During the… Continue reading Bradford stabbing: Habibur Masum in court over murder of mum pushing pram
What is the minimum salary for visa applicants and who can come to the UK?
The UK government has implemented stricter salary requirements for visas in an attempt to reduce migration, with most people wanting to work in the UK having to apply through the points-based system (PBS) and earn at least £38,700, nearly 50% higher than the previous minimum of £26,200. This threshold does not apply to some jobs… Continue reading What is the minimum salary for visa applicants and who can come to the UK?
UK passport: How much does it cost to get or renew and what is the 10-year rule?
The cost of obtaining or renewing a UK passport is set to increase from Thursday. In addition, British citizens travelling to EU countries are being warned about the “10-year rule” which can prevent entry to those with older passports. Previously, travellers were permitted to carry up to nine months’ worth of validity from an old… Continue reading UK passport: How much does it cost to get or renew and what is the 10-year rule?