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The Independent UK · Apr 20

There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants

An undercover investigation by BBC News has found evidence of people falsely claiming to be gay to gain asylum in the UK. The findings are concerning. But rather than assume this means all asylum applicants are lying, it’s worth asking why people might be drawn to this route.

The Conversation · Apr 20

Home Office branded 'cruel' as father who lost entire family in Air India jet crash booted out of UK

Mohammad Shethwala, dependent on his wife for his British visa, had his request for an extension rejected

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Southport inquiry: schools are key to safeguarding, but their job is getting harder

Sir Adrian Fulford’s report into the July 2024 attack in Southport that killed three young girls does not pull any punches. He concluded that the UK’s safeguarding model had completely failed, with no agency taking lead responsibility. He referred to “an inappropriate merry-go-round” of state agencies, none of which took…

The Conversation · Apr 20

World War 3 Drill: UK Launches 'Exercise Granite Resolve' To Guard North Sea From Russian Shadow

Britain has launched 'Exercise Granite Resolve' in Aberdeen to protect North Sea energy assets from Russian 'shadow' threats.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose."

People have different ideas about what success means because of what they want to do and what they've been through. For some, it means having enough money to live on; for others, it means being happy, being recognised, or making a difference. For a long time, leaders, thinkers, and famous…

The Times of India · Apr 20

Share a tip on your favourite beach bar or restaurant in Europe, including the UK

Tell us about a great place to eat or drink on the beach – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

UK Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over Mandelson, says Swinney

John Swinney accused the UK Government of being distracted by the Mandelson scandal, rather than helping people with the cost of living.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

How to meaningfully measure the effectiveness of cyber resilience

Cyber security has many acronyms to measure success but are these still fit for purpose today?

TechRadar · Apr 20

IMF US Debt Warning Shows How 'Safety Premium' Collapse Costs UK Homeowners £1,200 More on Mortgages

The rise in US Treasury yields is causing UK mortgage rates to increase by £1,200 annually for homeowners. Learn about the IMF's warnings and what they mean for your financial future.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20