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Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit 4 hours ago Katya Adler Europe editor EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock “Don’t expect miracles. But do know – everyone wants this to work.” On Monday in London the EU and UK hold their first bilateral summit since Brexit. Symbolically, this is a big moment.… Continue reading Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes 4 hours ago Sam Francis Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent Getty Images MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the… Continue reading MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack 12 minutes ago Tom Gerken Technology reporter Getty Images One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m). The firm said it was contacted by hackers who claimed to have gained access… Continue reading Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

UK in talks on ‘return hubs’ for failed asylum seekers

UK in talks on ‘return hubs’ for failed asylum seekers The UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers, Sir Keir Starmer has said on his first official visit to Albania. The prime minister said the government had begun discussions about sending asylum seekers abroad for… Continue reading UK in talks on ‘return hubs’ for failed asylum seekers

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced limits on how long some offenders can be returned to prison, in a bid to stop jails running out of places. Under the shake-up, offenders recalled to prison, for breaching their licences will be released after a fixed 28-day period in England… Continue reading Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges 5 minutes ago BBC Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, will not face criminal charges in relation to an allegation of threats, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Malcolm Mc Haffie, head of the CPS, said it made the decision “following a thorough and detailed… Continue reading Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

MP charged over sex assaults at London’s Groucho Club

MP charged over sex assaults at London’s Groucho Club 3 hours ago Zoe Applegate BBC News, Suffolk PA Media An MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place at London’s Groucho Club, the Metropolitan Police have said. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer is accused of two… Continue reading MP charged over sex assaults at London’s Groucho Club

Cooper backs PM over ‘island of strangers’ remark

Cooper backs PM over ‘island of strangers’ remark Jennifer McKiernan EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended the language used by Sir Keir Starmer in a speech to unveil plans to cut immigration. The prime minister said on Monday the UK risked becoming an “an island of strangers” without stricter controls. The phrase has led… Continue reading Cooper backs PM over ‘island of strangers’ remark