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British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers

Home Secretary Priti Patel last week announced plans to give special constables powers to use the electroshock weapons.

The Independent UK

Afghans ‘largest group’ fleeing to the UK by crossing the Channel – figures

Out of 4,540 people detected arriving by small boats in the first three months of 2022, 24% were Afghan nationals according to the Home Office.

The Independent UK

Asylum claims hit near 20-year high as backlog of cases soars

There were 55,146 asylum applications in the UK in the year to March.

The Independent UK

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Rishi Sunak announces handout for everyone in the UK and windfall tax on energy

There is £400 for everyone, £650 for people on benefits, £300 for pensioners and £150 for disabled people

Wales Online

Channel crossings: Average arrivals per boat nearly doubles in 12 months

A Home Office report said there had been an average of 32 people per small boat in January to March 2022.

The Independent UK

Nearly one in 12 young adults in UK identifies as lesbian, gay or bisexual

The percentage for adults identifying as heterosexual or straight is on “a decreasing trend”.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings exceed 9,000 for the year

Last week, 685 people arrived over five days.

The Independent UK

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Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the new railway.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson praises ‘strong and dignified’ children of Ukraine in emotive letter

Boris Johnson said he was ‘very sad’ to see youngsters absent from the streets and parks of Kyiv when he visited the Ukrainian capital last month

The Independent UK

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in UK at lowest level since autumn

Levels have dropped to almost a third of the recent peak.

The Independent UK

How Russian disinformation could derail NATO entry plans for Finland and Sweden

In addition to Turkey’s objections, Russian influence across Europe could prove a barrier to Nordic expansion, says Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

With inflation now at a 40-year high, what can households expect next?

Britons are now being hit with price rises across most essentials such as energy, fuel, food and clothing, and more cost pain is on the horizon.

Evening Standard

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

StepChange Debt Charity said the surging cost of living is among the most common reasons people with financial struggles give for their debts.

The Independent UK

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

Red or orange rain could fall in some parts of the country amid downpours, lightning, strong winds and hail.

The Independent UK

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‘Pro-police’ Patel to give Taser powers to special constables

The Home Secretary announced the move during a speech at the annual Police Federation conference in Manchester.

Wales Online

Universal Credit claims up 13 per cent with another 200,000 people on benefits

It comes as inflation across the UK heads towards 10 per cent and unemployment stands at 3.7%

The Independent UK

Sam Ryder feels ‘fantastic’ as he arrives in UK after Eurovision triumph

The jubilant but tired singer said he was looking forward to a family curry.

The Independent UK

Almost nine million tune in to watch Sam Ryder turn UK fortunes at Eurovision

It was a joyous night for the UK hopeful.

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The Independent UK

What do the latest NHS performance figures show?

A&E waits of more than 12 hours are the worst on record.

The Independent UK

Finland says it must apply for Nato membership ‘without delay’

Sweden is also expected to decide to apply to join Nato in the coming days

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer will commit to resigning if police find he broke Covid laws

Sir Keir was set to give a televised address about his intentions.

The Independent UK

Colum Eastwood says undemocratic for SDLP to be in ‘zombie executive’

The SDLP saw their numbers drop to eight after the Stormont elections.

The Independent UK

Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald

The Sinn Fein president was speaking after her party become the first nationalist or republican group to top the poll at Stormont.

The Independent UK

DUP leader urged to nominate deputy first minister to restore executive

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is set to meet with the leaders of the Stormont parties on Monday.

The Independent UK

Key numbers in Stormont election as Sinn Fein makes history

These are the key figures that tell the story of the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly poll.

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