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New tactics designed to disrupt people smuggling gangs will come into force over the next few months

Last year the figure of 10,000 was not reached until May 24, while in 2023 it was June 17.

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The Government plans to bar migrants convicted of sexual offences from being able to claim asylum in the UK.

Video has emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

Spanish power distributors said on Tuesday morning that more than 99% of power has been recovered.

Parts of Spain and Portugal were brought to a standstill on Monday when power cuts switched off traffic lights, left people unable to access cash machines and caused chaos at airports

Amendment to bill would affect anyone who qualifies for sex offender register, but charities concerned that move is being rushed

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A 38-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital due to a self-inflicted injury after the incident in Otley Road, Leeds, on Saturday, police said.

West Yorkshire Police were called Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday following reports of a man seen with weapons.