Rwanda plan is fundamentally flawed, parliamentary report warns

Rwanda plan is fundamentally flawed, parliamentary report warns

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has expressed its strong opposition to the UK Government’s proposal to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda, stating that the plan is not in line with the country’s human rights safeguards. The committee said that the legislation could harm the UK’s international reputation, and it urged the House of Lords to… Continue reading Rwanda plan is fundamentally flawed, parliamentary report warns

Cost of living: How can I make extra income?

Cost of living: How can I make extra income?

According to Neesha Craig, who has been side hustling since she was 12, more individuals are seeking additional income due to pressure on family budgets. Mrs Craig now runs her website, The Fun Money Club, but began side hustling after learning to code as a child. As a child, she created a doll graphic website,… Continue reading Cost of living: How can I make extra income?

Man and woman charged after boy bitten by XL bully in Bootle

Man and woman charged after boy bitten by XL bully in Bootle

Charges have been brought against a man and a woman after an eight-year-old boy was reportedly bitten on the head by an XL bully in Bootle, Merseyside. The police were called to the scene just after 5:20 p.m. on Saturday whereupon the child was rushed to the hospital with life-changing injuries. The young boy is… Continue reading Man and woman charged after boy bitten by XL bully in Bootle

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

Police in Rochdale have arrested four boys between the ages of 12 and 14 on suspicion of rape following reports of an incident in the Newbold area, according to a statement issued by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The police were alerted around 18:00 GMT on February 10th, and the four suspects remain in custody. A… Continue reading Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

Farnham penguin finds 'guide bird' in one of her friends

Farnham penguin finds 'guide bird' in one of her friends

In a heart-warming display of friendship, a penguin at Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey has become a guide for a partially-sighted African penguin named Squid. Squid developed cataracts as a chick, but has learned to follow her friend Penguin for guidance during feeding time. According to Polly Bramham from Birdworld, the two birds have been friends… Continue reading Farnham penguin finds 'guide bird' in one of her friends

Netanyahu insists on Rafah offensive as warnings mount

Netanyahu insists on Rafah offensive as warnings mount

Israel is facing criticism from several countries over its planned offensive in Rafah, located in the southern part of Gaza where many Palestinian refugees reside. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has insisted that the ground offensive would go ahead, claiming that an evacuation plan was being prepared. However, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron… Continue reading Netanyahu insists on Rafah offensive as warnings mount

Murder arrest after fatal shooting outside gym

Murder arrest after fatal shooting outside gym

Lancashire Police have detained a man on suspicion of murder following a deadly shooting outside a fitness centre in Skelmersdale. The victim, Lenny Scott, was shot in Peel Road on the evening of Thursday, April 22, and was later declared dead after being taken to hospital for treatment. The assailant, who was dressed in black… Continue reading Murder arrest after fatal shooting outside gym

Emma Little-Pengelly: People shouldn't pay more for poor services

Emma Little-Pengelly: People shouldn't pay more for poor services

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has expressed concerns about revenue-raising measures that could put pressure on struggling families in Northern Ireland. While £580bn of funding will be used to settle public-sector pay claims, over £1bn has been allocated for the “stabilisation” of public services. However, the funding package comes with the condition that the Northern… Continue reading Emma Little-Pengelly: People shouldn't pay more for poor services

NHS Scotland must reform and improve – Neil Gray

NHS Scotland must reform and improve – Neil Gray

Scotland’s recently appointed health secretary, Neil Gray, has stated that the NHS must “reform and improve.” Gray intends to improve waiting times and push for productive reform after consulting health officials, NHS staff, and trade unions. In his first interview since his appointment, Gray discussed the NHS’s ongoing pandemic recovery and current pressures concerning Brexit… Continue reading NHS Scotland must reform and improve – Neil Gray