In a recent major incident in South Wales, a “loud explosion” was heard, followed by a large fire on an industrial estate. Fire chiefs have declared the incident as the affected building is at risk of collapse. While there are reports of one person unaccounted for, no serious injuries have been reported so far. This
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In a crucial vote in the Commons, Rishi Sunak manages to avoid a damaging Tory rebellion over his flagship Rwanda bill. The totemic legislation, which aims to revive the stalled £290m deportation scheme, received backing from MPs at its second reading with a majority of 43 votes. This result will come as a huge relief
According to forecasters, there is a “small chance” of wintry weather in parts of the UK at the end of the year. However, the more likely scenario for many areas on Christmas Day is rain. The Met Office is currently predicting unsettled conditions and average temperatures for the days leading up to Christmas. The North
The government is adamant that an early general election is unnecessary, as they express confidence in the approval of the controversial Rwanda bill by MPs. Michael Gove, a cabinet minister, recently stated in an interview with Sky News that the emergency legislation is a “tough but also proportionate measure.” While acknowledging the potential need for
The West End theatres in London have long been regarded as the pinnacle of theatrical experiences. However, front-of-house workers are now raising concerns about a disturbing trend of audience misbehavior. Incidents of assaults, abuse, and unruly conduct have become alarmingly common, leaving theatre employees and fellow audience members feeling vulnerable and unsafe. In this article,
Author Omid Scobie has found himself at the center of a storm after a Dutch version of his book, “Endgame,” was pulled from shelves due to a “translation error.” The book supposedly named the King and Princess of Wales as the members of the Royal Family who expressed concerns about the skin color of Prince
The recent revelation of Russian hackers compromising the private conversations of high-profile politicians and civil servants has raised concerns about the integrity of democratic processes. The “Star Blizzard” group, a subordinate of an FSB cyber unit, has targeted MPs, Lords, civil servants, journalists, and others in their attempts to meddle in British politics. The group
Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, has recently stepped down from his position due to “strong disagreements” with the government’s Rwanda policy. This decision comes after Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced emergency legislation aimed at reviving the stalled asylum plan. However, Jenrick expressed doubts about whether this legislation would effectively address the legal
A pregnant woman in Aberfan, South Wales, was the victim of a brutal “targeted attack” that shocked the local community. The incident occurred in broad daylight on Moy Road, and the victim, a 29-year-old woman, was immediately rushed to the hospital. Although her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, the sense of shock reverberated
The government is set to unveil a series of measures aimed at tackling the unprecedented levels of legal migration currently faced by the UK. Home Secretary James Cleverly is expected to outline these measures to the House of Commons, including a significant increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled foreign workers, from £26,200 to