UK anti-migrant protests continue after government sets out asylum reforms
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxLONDON - Anti-migrant protests persisted across Britain on Sunday outside hotels housing asylum seekers, a day after police were forced to separate demonstrators and counter-protesters in multiple cities as tensions flared over immigration policies. Britain has seen regular protests in recent weeks outside hotels housing asylum seekers, spurred in part by concerns about public safety after a migrant who was accommodated in a hotel east of London was charged with sexual assault. A court ruling on Tuesday ordered the removal of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping, which has become a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests. On Sunday, the government said it would reform its asylum appeals process to accelerate decisions, reduce a backlog of cases and phase out the use of hotels to house asylum seekers. Under the plans, an independent body of adjudicators would be created to handle asylum appeals and reduce the backlog of 106,000 cases, including 51,000 appeals with average wait times exceeding a year.
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August 24, 2025 23:14 UTC
Back home and missing Britain, the Albanians ‘paid £1.2k to leave’
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August 24, 2025 20:15 UTC
Hartside Pass: Police searching for driver who failed to report crash
A driver left a metal post ‘sticking out on a hairpin bend’ and ‘destroyed’ a fence which helped to keep cows in a field. The driver failed to report the collision which is an ‘offence’ according to Eden Neighbourhood Police who are now trying to identify the driver using the front bumper of the vehicle having been left at the scene. A spokesperson for Eden Neighbourhood Police said: “Not only is not reporting a damage RTC an offence, but your selfish actions have put other road users lives at risk. READ NEXT: Melvyn Bragg discusses 'wonderful' childhood in Cumbria | News and Star“Although you removed the vrm plate from your front bumper left at scene, be aware that you forgot about the part serial numbers - please reflect on this while we conduct further enquiries to identify your vehicle. “If anyone has any further information please call 101 and quote Log 77.”
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August 24, 2025 18:51 UTC
Trump shocks UK business with stealth tariffs on 400 products
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August 24, 2025 17:49 UTC
Sam Altman offered ChatGPT Plus for all UK citizens in £2-billion deal
SynopsisOpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed a multibillion-pound deal to the UK, offering ChatGPT Plus access for all citizens, but the offer wasn't seriously considered. Despite this, the UK signed an agreement with OpenAI to use its products in public services and collaborate on AI security research.
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August 24, 2025 15:31 UTC
'I’ve worked in a call centre for 10 years – never call at these times'
But according to industry insiders, the frustration often comes down to when you call, not just what you’re calling about. Ged Ryan, Managing Director at Consumer Link, has spent more than a decade running customer service teams. Then come Monday, you’ve got everyone rushing to get their problems sorted at the start of the week. New products or major updates can also wreak havoc on wait times. For customers, that could mean less time stuck listening to hold music, and more time getting on with their day.
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August 24, 2025 15:20 UTC
Ridley's Adrian Dunbar reveals freezing filming conditions
Ridley is filmed in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire and includes views of the Pennines and the Peak District. While the views sound great, the cold weather conditions meant the cast had to retreat indoors regularly when filming, reports the Express. Adrian said: “Oh, it really was cold. It was so cold, you'd end up with this kind of terrible smile on your face trying to speak. How to watch RidleyRidley will air its next episode on Sunday, August 24 at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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August 24, 2025 14:57 UTC
I’ve visited Disney 55 times – big mistakes parents make that ruin trips and waste money and why a cheeky Nandos helps
It’s my 55th visit to World Disney World in Florida. Here are some expert ways to parent in the Disney parks and still have fun... As well as recharging your batteries, it helps manage the excitement and over-stimulation of being at the theme parks. Not budgeting properly or throwing the budget off Thunder MountainSpending money at theme parks is the easy part. Trying to do it all and pushing your kids (and yourself) to the limitKids at Disney World are still kids.
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August 24, 2025 11:16 UTC
I warned Amazon about a scammer — then it sent them my £10,000
It all started when I had a message through my seller account from a scammer pretending to be Amazon. I did this and unknowingly ended up giving the scammer access to my Amazon account. A week later the scammer tried to take another £963, but thankfully Amazon stopped this from going through. The fraudster had tricked you into handing over a security code that gave them unfettered access to your Amazon seller’s account. You showed me the Anglian contract, which said that if you cancel within seven days of signing you can get your deposit back in full.
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August 24, 2025 11:06 UTC
‘Sweating and babbling’: British Airways flight attendant found naked and high on drugs mid-flight; probe under way
PTI file photoA British Airways flight attendant was found naked and high on drugs in an onboard toilet during a flight from California to London. Described as “sweating” and “babbling,” he became agitated and was stood down by the flight’s manager after failing to assist with pre-flight safety checks.A subsequent blood test showed that Haden Pentecost, 41, had both methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system, reported the BBC.After complaining of stomach pain and saying he needed to change clothes, Pentecost locked himself inside a toilet. A colleague later discovered him there and, unaware of his state, before dressing him and moving him to an empty seat, the court heard.A health professional was called after the flight captain spoke to the flight attendant.Pentecost showed dilated pupils and an elevated heart rate, requiring checks every 20 minutes until the flight landed at Heathrow. Paramedics took him to the hospital, where a blood test was conducted.Witnesses described him as incoherent and erratic, muttering meaningless phrases. The attendant from Basingstoke was granted bail ahead of sentencing at Isleworth Crown Court at a later date.He was reportedly employed by the Airways in 2018.
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August 24, 2025 11:04 UTC
Parents of missing baby Emmanuel Haro faked kidnapping, now accused of murder, officials say
The parents of missing baby Emmanuel Haro were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder, more than a week after his mother claimed the 7-month-old boy was abducted, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said. Rebecca Haro, 41; and Jake Haro, 32, were arrested at their home after armored vehicles rammed down their front gate. Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro. Neighbors gather outside the Cabazon home of Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of Emmanuel Haro, who were taken into custody on Friday. I’m begging you.”According to court records, Jake Haro was convicted in June 2023 of willful child cruelty for an incident involving another child in Hemet.
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August 24, 2025 10:17 UTC
Central bankers at Jackson Hole warn growth hinges on foreign workers
SynopsisCentral bankers at Jackson Hole warned that aging populations and shrinking workforces necessitate increased foreign labor to sustain economic growth. Leaders from Europe, Japan, and the UK emphasized migrant workers' crucial role in stabilizing economies. Without foreign labor, countries like Germany and Spain would face significant GDP reductions and hindered recoveries, highlighting immigration's economic importance.
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August 24, 2025 08:44 UTC
Our cruise expert’s pick of the most under-the-radar European ports
You’ve done battle with the crowds in Santorini and you wonder how welcome you really are in Barcelona and Venice. Many itineraries focus on the big-hitting ports when there are dozens of gorgeous, authentic places that should be on the radar of every cruise fan. More to the point, this is the jumping-off point for the Meteora monasteries, some of them 600 years old, clinging precariously to the peaks of sheer granite outcrops. Get here on Silversea’s sumptuous Silver Muse on a cruise that also calls at Thessaloniki, Istanbul and Rhodes. Details Ten nights’ all-inclusive from £4,200pp, including shore excursions in most ports, departing from Athens on March 25, 2026 (silversea.com).
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August 24, 2025 08:31 UTC
Flying Ukraine flags ‘a visible symbol of UK’s unwavering support’ – Government
The Prime Minister’s official residence at No 10 Downing Street is among the buildings where a flag will fly on Sunday. “We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, including those who have made a second home here in the UK, in the face of continued Russian aggression,” a Government spokesperson said. He also met Donald Trump days after the US president spoke to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at an Alaska summit. “On Ukrainian Independence Day, Government buildings are flying the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine as a visible symbol of our unwavering support,” the Government spokesperson added. Among the buildings where a flag will be flown are the Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall, the Treasury building at 100 Parliament Street, the Scotland Office and Wales Office, and the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence main buildings.
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August 24, 2025 01:51 UTC
Should I lock in a mortgage rate now — or wait for further falls?
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August 23, 2025 22:01 UTC