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UK signs deal with Iraq to speed up migrant returns

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 09:47
It builds on a previous agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and deter small boat crossings.

Derry walls most vandalised monument in Northern Ireland

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:47
A total of 193 incidents of vandalism have been recorded by the Department for Communities on the walls in the last five years.

Air fares and food prices push up inflation in July

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:46
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since last January.

Call to target gangs using cash seized from criminals

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:44
Ministers have been urged to launch a scheme that would allow police to use money raised from criminal assets.

Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:38
Some parents offer money and gifts ahead of exams results - but does the promise of a reward work?

More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:34
Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:34
Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:04
Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.

Police 'missed chances' to protect murdered mum

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 06:42
Courtney Mitchell's mother Samantha says police "played a part" in her daughter's death.

Police 'missed chances' to protect murdered mum

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 06:42
Courtney Mitchell's mother Samantha says police "played a part" in her daughter's death.

Leaked report shows 10,000 shortfall in probation staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 06:00
There is a shortage of probation staff to manage offenders serving sentences in the community, a report shows.

Leaked report shows 10,000 gap in probation staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 06:00
There is a shortage of probation staff to manage offenders serving sentences in the community, a report shows.

MND left her without a voice. Eight seconds of scratchy audio gave it back to her

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:51
Sarah Ezekiel was 34 with two children when motor neurone disease took away her ability to speak.

Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:58
More than 23 million coins are being released, alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III coins.

Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:58
More than 23 million coins are being released, alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III coins.

More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:51
Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body.

More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:51
Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body.

UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:35
Britain's space agency is set to be scrapped - a scientist fears the UK space sector could fall behind as a result

UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:35
Britain's space agency is set to be scrapped - a scientist fears the UK space sector could fall behind as a result

The Papers: 'Migrant hotels facing closure' and 'Noel: I'm so proud of Liam'

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 01:18
The closure of a hotel housing migrants in Epping and the Gallagher brothers make Wednesday's papers.