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A bed bugs epidemic is sweeping the UK – this is why

There has reportedly been a 65 per cent increase year-on-year infestations in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

UK basic wage growth hits record high; Russia’s central bank lifts rates to 12% – as it happened

UK regular pay growth highest since 2001 while unemployment rate rises unexpectedly; rouble recovers afters Bank of Russia raises rates at extraordinary meeting

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

‘Keep your promise‘: Afghan pilot urges Rishi Sunak to honour pledge to save abandoned allies

Exclusive: Air force lieutenant expected a ‘warm welcome of British officials’ when he arrived in UK on a small boat last year but was instead told he would be deported

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

UK should finally acknowledge role in 1953 Iran coup, says David Owen

Former foreign secretary says doing so would benefit both reform movement in country and Britain’s credibility

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 538

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 538th day.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023

Spain vs Sweden live stream: How can I watch Women’s World Cup semi-final for FREE on TV in UK today?

Sweden and Spain go head to head in Auckland today for a place in the Women’s World Cup final.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023

EU reportedly not open to UK returns agreement to fix the small boats crisis

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Rishi Sunak accused of having ‘no plan’ for Afghans in limbo two years after fall of Kabul

No adequate answers from government – as military and political leaders line up to demand PM honours ‘debt’ to brave Afghans who fought Taliban

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Ministers urged not to ‘abandon’ Afghans on anniversary of Taliban takeover

Aid agencies, MPs and a former diplomat have encouraged the UK Government to continue efforts to support Afghan refugees.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Operation Warm Welcome for Afghans has not lived up to potential – think tank

More In Common said there had been failings in areas including housing and accommodation, funding and integration of Afghans into local communities.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023