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Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling EPA By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is set to become law after five months of Westminster wrangling. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has… Continue reading Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status Getty Images Tom Singleton & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters 5 hours ago Grindr, the world’s biggest dating app for the LGBT community, is being sued for allegedly sharing personal information such as people’s HIV status with third parties. According to the claim, lodged at the High Court… Continue reading Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status

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Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’

Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’ Sunak is now being asked if the Rwanda bill goes through, will it be a moment of success for him, and if his reputation depends on it. “Success is when the boats have been stopped, that’s what the country expects, that’s what… Continue reading Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in ’10-12 weeks’

Our climate change record is strong, minister says

Our climate change record is strong, minister says By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has defended the government’s environmental record following criticism from the outgoing boss of the climate watchdog. Head of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Rishi Sunak had “set… Continue reading Our climate change record is strong, minister says

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies Lancashire Police have said they are reviewing information about allegations against suspended Tory MP Mark Menzies. Labour wrote to police on Friday morning calling for an investigation. The MP has been accused of misusing Tory funds and abusing his position after allegedly asking an activist for money to… Continue reading Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies

Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly

Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 15 minutes ago Women Who Code (WWC), a charity which supports women who work in the technology sector, has announced it is shutting down because of a lack of funding. The US-based organisation says it had 360,000 people in its community, across… Continue reading Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly

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Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP

Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP By Nick Eardley & Isabella Allen BBC News The Tory activist allegedly called by an MP in the early hours of the morning asking for money has told the BBC she is “appalled” by the party’s response. Katie Fieldhouse says Mark Menzies rang her at 3:15am one… Continue reading Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s actions over MP