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We have persuaded France to change rules to stop migrants reaching Britain, Cooper says

France has agreed to intervene to stop migrants boarding dinghies in French waters in change of policy, UK home secretary says

The Independent UK

No 10 rejects Kneecap’s ‘half-hearted’ apology over alleged ‘kill MPs’ comments

Belfast rap group Kneecap rejected claims they would ‘seek to incite violence against any MP or individual’.

The Independent UK

Gangs 'taking advantage' as migrant Channel crossings pass 10,000 in record time

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

Evening Standard

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Number of migrants crossing Channel passes 10,000 in record time

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

The Independent UK

Voices: Poll of the day: Is the UK’s sugar tax an effective way of tackling obesity and improving public health?

Have your say: Is the sugar tax just adding to your grocery bill? The government wants to extend the levy to milkshakes and lattes, claiming it protects children’s health – but critics say it’s hitting families hard

The Independent UK

Human rights laws could block removing sex offenders from UK, Cooper suggests

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

The Independent UK

Kneecap at Glastonbury ‘a matter for organisers’ says Cooper

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.’

Evening Standard

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UK looking at ‘different challenges’, minister says after Spanish power cut

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

The Independent UK

Could blackouts hit UK? Reviews of infrastructure resilience as power outages hit Spain and Portugal

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

Evening Standard

Foreign sex offenders will be banned from claiming asylum in the UK, says Home Office

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

The Guardian - UK

Britain tried to control migration – and created the worst of all worlds

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As The Independent reveals, up to £2bn of private contracts have been awarded since 2017 aimed at curbing illegal migration across the English Channel and the costs of asylum application processing. It is hard to point to any positive results of this gross expense

The Independent UK

Suspect in crossbow and firearm incident in critical condition in hospital

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.

Evening Standard

Community comes together in wake of Leeds crossbow and firearm incident

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

Evening Standard

UK politics: Reform UK on course to win in two mayoral contests – as it happened

Polling predicts victory for party in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull/East Yorkshire with the Greens possibly taking West of England

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The Independent UK

Give abused migrant workers new visa to stay in the UK, home secretary urged

Law firms write to home secretary Yvette Cooper over ‘serious concerns’ about treatment of migrant workers arriving in the UK on sponsored visas

Evening Standard

‘Never forget road to Holocaust began in a democracy’ – Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper spoke at a ceremony for Yom HaShoah, an annual day for the Jewish community to reflect on the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs urge Starmer to back youth mobility scheme amid EU trade reset

More than 60 MPs sign letter calling for time-limited visas for 18- to 30-year-olds to travel freely

Evening Standard

'Glaring gap in law closed': Met Police hail new rules as officers who fail vetting to be automatically sacked

Police chiefs will be able to sack officers deemed unfit to serve from next month under rules announced by Home Office

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The Guardian - UK

Cooper ‘pandering’ to Farage by ordering publication of foreign criminals’ nationalities

Move expected to lead to ‘league tables’ showing which nationalities are more associated with particular crimes

The Fashion Central

Labour Meltdown Mega Poll Predicts Rayner and Starmer’s Team Out

Angela Rayner and several senior Labour Cabinet members could be out of a job if a general election was held tomorrow.

The Independent UK

Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published for the first time

The Conservatives say Labour has ‘buckled’ under pressure to release the data

Evening Standard

Government to publish nationalities of foreign criminals for first time

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the announcement showed Labour had ‘buckled’ under pressure from the Conservatives to disclose the data

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper facing fresh pressure to close ‘prison-like’ Wethersfield asylum camp

Exclusive: The home secretary is under fresh pressure to close a ‘prison-like’ camp housing asylum seekers

The Fashion Central

Yvette Cooper Under Fire After Police Force Bans White Recruits

Yvette Cooper is facing calls to step in after it emerged that West Yorkshire Police had temporarily stopped white British applicants from applying to become police officers

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer pledges 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers by start of 2026

The promise is part of a wider guarantee of 13,000 new neighbourhood officers by 2029.

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