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Asylum seekers to be housed in disused ferries and barges under government plans
They will only be allowed limited exercise on shore, according to reports.
TV star and comedian Paul O’Grady dies at the age of 67
The TV star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.
Rishi Sunak defends detention of children
The prime minister says excluding children from the legislation could 'incentivise' people to bring them to the UK in small boats.
WATCH: Rishi Sunak called out over single market hypocrisy
"When it comes to Northern Ireland, you're a fan of the single market now... when did you take the road to Damascus on that issue?"
Woman, 25, dies at Michael Owen’s stables
The woman collapsed earlier today at the stables owned by the ex-Liverpool and England footballer.
Gary Lineker wins £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC
The tax authorities pursued him for £4.9 million it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.
Afghan refugees ‘to be evicted from hotels’
Thousands of Afghan refugees currently living in hotels in the UK will reportedly be offered a property under new Government plans.
Sunak called out for misleading Parliament
Asylum data cited by the Prime Minister ‘do not reflect’ Home Office records, the chairman of the UK Statistics Authority said.
Daily Mail invokes Human Rights Act to stop naming of journalists in phone hacking trial
Barrister David Sherborne noted it was surprising to see a newspaper that has campaigned for press freedom object to the publication of the names.