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PM: We’ll close loophole that allowed Palestinian family to use Ukraine scheme

PM: We’ll close loophole that allowed Palestinian family to use Ukraine scheme

PM: We’ll close loophole that allowed Palestinian family to use Ukraine scheme

12 February 2025

The family applied for entry to the UK using the Ukraine Family Scheme to join the father’s brother, who has lived in the UK since 2007.


Judge’s warning over ‘nightmare’ sperm donor who fathered 180 children

Judge’s warning over ‘nightmare’ sperm donor who fathered 180 children

Judge’s warning over ‘nightmare’ sperm donor who fathered 180 children

12 February 2025

Robert Charles Albon, who advertises his services on social media under the name ‘Joe Donor’, claims to have fathered more than 180 children.


New AI tool to identify knives could ‘transform’ policing of knife crime

New AI tool to identify knives could ‘transform’ policing of knife crime

New AI tool to identify knives could ‘transform’ policing of knife crime

12 February 2025

Researchers at the University of Surrey have created a tool which can quickly identify weapons and help track their origins.


Courses for low-risk offenders cancelled to ease Probation Service pressures

Courses for low-risk offenders cancelled to ease Probation Service pressures

Courses for low-risk offenders cancelled to ease Probation Service pressures

12 February 2025

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the move was to ‘confront the reality’ of the pressures on the service.


Health impact of first drugs consumption room won’t be known for years, MPs told

Health impact of first drugs consumption room won’t be known for years, MPs told

Health impact of first drugs consumption room won’t be known for years, MPs told

12 February 2025

A full report is not expected until four-and-a-half years after the opening of the Thistle Centre in Glasgow.


Non-statutory inquiry into alleged mistreatment at asylum centre set for March

Non-statutory inquiry into alleged mistreatment at asylum centre set for March

Non-statutory inquiry into alleged mistreatment at asylum centre set for March

12 February 2025

Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle said the probe, which was first approved under former home secretary Suella Braverman, would start on March 17.


Drivers call for green signs to highlight EV chargers – survey

Drivers call for green signs to highlight EV chargers – survey

Drivers call for green signs to highlight EV chargers – survey

12 February 2025

Existing signs indicating the location of chargers feature the traditional blue P parking symbol.


Historic department store firm Beales to close last remaining shop

Historic department store firm Beales to close last remaining shop

Historic department store firm Beales to close last remaining shop

12 February 2025

The retailer blamed the closure on forthcoming Budget tax and wage increases.


‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

12 February 2025

Dr Claire Fuller said it is not acceptable to ‘bash’ GPs.


Oasis and Mariah Carey among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Oasis and Mariah Carey among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Oasis and Mariah Carey among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

12 February 2025

Britpop band Oasis were previously nominated in 2024, but did not become inductees.


Health experts condemn ‘infuriating’ figures showing rise in fast food shops

Health experts condemn ‘infuriating’ figures showing rise in fast food shops

Health experts condemn ‘infuriating’ figures showing rise in fast food shops

12 February 2025

The Office for Health Improvement & Disparities figures look at shops selling foods such as burgers, pizza, kebabs, Chinese and fried chicken.


Little Simz to curate 30th Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre

Little Simz to curate 30th Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre

Little Simz to curate 30th Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre

12 February 2025

It comes after the singer earned rave reviews for her Pyramid Stage performance at the Glastonbury Festival last year.


Judge ‘misled’ in bid for injunction over BBC reporting of alleged MI5 informant

Judge ‘misled’ in bid for injunction over BBC reporting of alleged MI5 informant

Judge ‘misled’ in bid for injunction over BBC reporting of alleged MI5 informant

12 February 2025

Then-Attorney General Suella Braverman sought the injunction at the High Court in 2022.


Christian school worker wins appeal related to dismissal for sharing LGBT+ posts

Christian school worker wins appeal related to dismissal for sharing LGBT+ posts

Christian school worker wins appeal related to dismissal for sharing LGBT+ posts

12 February 2025

Kristie Higgs was sacked from her job at Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019.


‘Traumatised’ lions rescued from Ukraine to arrive at UK ‘forever home’

‘Traumatised’ lions rescued from Ukraine to arrive at UK ‘forever home’

‘Traumatised’ lions rescued from Ukraine to arrive at UK ‘forever home’

12 February 2025

The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent has raised £500,000 to create the Lion Rescue Centre for the five big cats.


Minister ‘absolutely’ confident Government will meet 1.5 million homes pledge

Minister ‘absolutely’ confident Government will meet 1.5 million homes pledge

Minister ‘absolutely’ confident Government will meet 1.5 million homes pledge

12 February 2025

It comes as ministers have pledged an additional £350million for affordable and social rent homes.


Penguins and ‘forest giraffe’ among animals totted up at Hampshire zoo

Penguins and ‘forest giraffe’ among animals totted up at Hampshire zoo

Penguins and ‘forest giraffe’ among animals totted up at Hampshire zoo

12 February 2025

Staff counted more than 500 animals across 145 species at Marwell Zoo.


Heineken sells more beers as demand for more expensive brands grows

Heineken sells more beers as demand for more expensive brands grows

Heineken sells more beers as demand for more expensive brands grows

12 February 2025

Shares in the Dutch business, which also owns brands including Amstel, Moretti and Desperados, surged after posting a higher yearly profit.


Sky Mobile price rises to take effect ahead of sector-wide increases

Sky Mobile price rises to take effect ahead of sector-wide increases

Sky Mobile price rises to take effect ahead of sector-wide increases

12 February 2025

Out-of-contract Sky customers will see their monthly bills rise by £1.50 a month, which adds up to an extra £18 a year, from Friday.


Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

12 February 2025

Representatives of survivors said the outcome was a ‘punch in the gut’.


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