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We want to get cracking with sending migrants to Rwanda says Cabinet minister

Oliver Dowden says challenges in the courts are the reason why the policy has yet to proceed The UK Government has said it wants to “get cracking” on sending migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda, with plans being made for summer deportations. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden cited challenges in the courts as the reason for why the policy has yet to proceed. But he expressed confidence the plans are “lawful” and insisted swift action would follow should theRead More

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Johnson will offer robust defence as he fights partygate claims says Dowden

Boris Johnson will give a “robust defence” of his actions but ultimately his fate will be in the hands of MPs, a Cabinet minister has said. The former prime minister will submit a written dossier of evidence to MPs ahead of a public hearing on Wednesday as he attempts to clear his name over allegations he misled Parliament about the partygate scandal. He will provide the statement to the Privileges Committee as he battles to save his political career. ChancellorRead More

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National News

Former Met officer wants toxic culture of sexism to be exposed by review

A toxic “lads culture” exists in Britain’s biggest police force and the job is attractive to bullies chasing power, a former Met officer has said. Alice Vinten, who served with the force for 10 years, believes the police service can only change if bosses admit it attracts more “wrong-uns” than other professions. A damning report is expected this week to accuse the Metropolitan Police of racism, sexism and homophobia, and failure to change despite repeated warnings to do so. BaronessRead More

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National News

Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

A siren-like emergency warning message will be sent by the Government to mobile phone users across the UK next month to test a new public alert system. Phone users will be unable to use other features on their devices unless they acknowledge the alert, due to be sent on Sunday April 23. The system – modelled after similar schemes in the US, Canada, the Netherlands and Japan – is intended to be used in life-threatening situations including flooding and wildfires.Read More

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National News

Labour steps up attack on Hunts pensions tax break

Labour has stepped up pressure on Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt to drop changes to pension allowances that fail to benefit the “vast majority” of Britons. The Opposition has said it will reverse the Chancellor’s Budget pensions tax break for high earners if it gains power at the next general election. Mr Hunt believes the abolition of the lifetime allowance, forecast to cost £2.75 billion over the next five years, will ease labour shortages, particularly in the NHS. He hasRead More

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Sport

Linnets boss admits his side weren’t at their best in home win

King's Lynn Town may have cruised to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at The Walks this afternoon, but manager Tommy Widdrington wasn’t pleased with parts of his side’s performance.Adam Crowther gave the hosts a first-half lead before substitute Jordan Ponticelli and Michael Clunan added to the advantage after the restart, as Lynn strengthened their place in second place.The Linnets remain two points behind AFC Fylde – who make the trip to The Walks in a huge game on TuesdayRead More

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National News

Unison members vote to accept Scottish Government pay offer

Members of Scotland’s largest NHS union, Unison, have voted to accept the Scottish Government’s pay offer. In a digital ballot where 54.0% of eligible members voted, 78.5% accepted the offer. Another union, GMB Scotland, accepted the pay offer earlier in the week. The pay offer – which was made to 160,000 NHS staff, including nurses, midwives and paramedics – equates to an average 6.5% increase in 2023/24. It also includes the commitment to modernising Agenda for Change, which is nearlyRead More

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Sport

Linnets pick up crucial win in promotion race

King's Lynn Town 3 Spennymoor Town 0 King's Lynn Town warmed up for Tuesday night's top-of-the-table clash against AFC Fylde at the Walks by ending a three-game winless run in the National League North this afternoon.Defender Adam Crowther found the back of the net for the second successive game to give Lynn the lead against Spennymoor Town at the interval.Substitute Jordan Ponticelli gave the home side the luxury of a two-goal cushion after the break before skipper Michael Clunan wrappedRead More

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National News

Bible of priest who smuggled Charles II out of England to go under the hammer

The bible of the priest who smuggled King Charles II out of England during the Civil War is set to fetch thousands at auction. Father John Huddleston’s bible was bought for the modern equivalent of two and a half pence in the 1950s – but it now has an estimated sale price of at least £2,000. Auctioneer John Crane said the bible is a “very rare” item, and when he first saw it, in the house of a family inRead More

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