Day: April 29, 2024
Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office
April 29, 2024Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Toby Melville/PA) PA Wire Thousands of asylum seekers earmarked by the Home Office for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the department, a Government document suggests. Out of 5,700 people identified for removal, 2,145 “continue to report to the Home Office and can be located for detention”, the impact assessment […]
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SNP hunting for new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf’s resignation
April 29, 2024Humza Yousaf’s announcement that he is stepping down leaves the SNP hunting for a new leader for the second time in just over a year (Andrew Milligan/PA) The SNP is beginning the search for a new leader after a day of drama in Scottish politics saw Humza Yousaf announce his resignation as the country’s First […]
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Woman dies after fire breaks out at block of flats in central London
April 29, 2024Jen MillsPublished Apr 29, 2024, 12:59pm|Updated Apr 30, 2024, 8:55am A woman has died after fire broke out at an apartment block in London. Around 30 firefighters were called to the blaze in Pimlico, Westminster, yesterday evening, with people told to avoid the area. Photos from the scene showed soot marks above an open window […]
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The ‘underrated’ Tube seat ranked best place to sit on the London Underground
April 29, 2024If you’re travelling on the London Underground, especially during rush hour, you could be lucky to find standing room in the carriage, let alone an empty seat. But during quieter times, there can often be a number of open seats available – so where should you choose to sit? Regular passenger Olamide Grace posted a video discussing […]
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The Gherkin set for a huge ‘facelift’ for the first time in 20 years
April 29, 2024The Gherkin, London’s first food-shaped landmark, launched 20 years ago in the heart of the City. The quirky glass skyscraper – officially known as 30 St Mary Axe – opened on April 28, 2004, after a three-year construction. It has become a recognisable part of the London skyline as it towers 591 feet above the […]
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Who are the London mayoral candidates in the 2024 election?
April 29, 2024London’s 2024 mayoral election is fast approaching and the battle for the capital’s top office is in full force. The deadline for nominations was last month. Right-wing agitator Laurence Fox intended to stand after bagging 1.9% of the vote and losing his £10,000 deposit last time around. But he failed to get his name on […]
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Four men ‘try forcing Jewish man into car boot’ in ‘kidnap attempt’
April 29, 2024Sarah HooperPublished Apr 29, 2024, 8:52am|Updated Apr 29, 2024, 12:25pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Shocking footage has emerged of four men attempting to ‘kidnap’ a Jewish pedestrian into the boot of their car in London. Police have launched an investigation into […]
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Moment men appear to try and ‘force Jewish pedestrian into car boot’ in London
April 29, 202400:29 Footage shows the moment of a reported kidnapping attempt on a Jewish pedestrian as he walked through Stamford Hill, London, on Friday, 26 April. The man was walking on Moundfield Road when a car pulled up beside him and two males got out of the vehicle. One man allegedly told the victim to get […]
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Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws
April 29, 2024A French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded “substantial” damages by the Metropolitan police, as new figures reveal thousands of foreign nationals have been stopped at UK ports under anti-terror laws. Ernest Moret, 29, a foreign rights manager for Éditions la Fabrique, was detained at St Pancras station in […]
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Humza Yousaf considering ‘calling it quits’ as Scotland’s first minister as early as today
April 29, 2024Humza Yousaf is considering resigning as Scotland’s first minister as early as today, Sky News understands. A senior source has said the embattled SNP leader could “call it quits” today ahead of a key vote of no confidence later this week. Mr Yousaf is facing two no confidence votes at Holyrood in the coming days […]
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