Farage says Reform UK would carry out ‘mass deportation’ of small boat arrivals
Arresting asylum seekers on arrival, automatic detention and forced deportation to countries such as Afghanistan and Eritrea are among the proposals reported to be announced on Tuesday. They also include deals with third countries, which could include reviving the Conservatives’ Rwanda link-up, and sending asylum seekers to British overseas territories such as Ascension Island as a “fallback” option. Mr Farage said the plans could see hundreds of thousands of people deported and five charter flights taking off from the UK every day. A wave of protests outside hotels used to temporarily house asylum seekers is expected in the coming days. The Conservatives said Reform UK was recycling Tory ideas.
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August 22, 2025 23:02 UTC
UK MP Dhesi meets NRI affairs minister, discusses issues affecting overseas Punjabis
Jalandhar: UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi on Friday met Punjab NRI affairs minister Sanjeev Arora. The hour-long meeting covered various issues of importance to NRIs, especially land dispute and seizure matters.The issue of extortion calls also figured in the discussion. It was underlined that the matter needed to be dealt with to ensure the people's safety.Dhesi wished for an effective one-window system, which overseas Punjabis could rely on to cover concerns and also help business people seeking to invest in Punjab.Dhesi also highlighted the need for more direct flights to Amritsar and Chandigarh, particularly from London, Birmingham, and other European destinations, as well as North America and Asia. This would help connect global Punjabis and tourists directly with Punjab, while also increasing trade activities, he said.Given the millions of Punjabi diaspora, Dhesi hoped that Punjab could emerge as a major power in the aviation sector, and requested investment and political support from both the Indian and Punjab govts in this regard.It was noted that the International Cargo Port in Amritsar, which was closed after recent Indo-Pak tensions, needed to be reopened.Better relations and increased trade between India and Pakistan will, of course, benefit both nations, but in particular, Punjabis, the meeting highlighted.Dhesi also requested that pressure should be applied for the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor.Other long-pending issues included the release of Sikh political prisoners who served their sentences and the case of the British national Jagtar Singh Johal.He hoped that all the issues would be taken seriously by the Punjab govt and the authorities concerned in India.MSID:: 123456479 413 |
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August 22, 2025 14:30 UTC
Notting Hill Carnival 2025 line-up, start times and schedule to know
Notting Hill Carnival is back for another year to make the August bank holiday weekend that much more joyful. So if you're keen to indulge in some of the revelry yourself, here's what to know ahead of Notting Hill Carnival. You can download the full Notting Hill Carnival map by following @trippin.world on Instagram. When does Notting Hill Carnival start? Notting Hill Carnival 2025 lineupSaturday 23 AugustKicking off the festivities for carnival is the Panorama Steelpan competition.
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August 22, 2025 11:50 UTC
BBC TV Licence: UK households could be due £175 refund
UK households are legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live television, regardless of what channel it is broadcast on. It is also necessary to have a TV licence if you stream television on BBC iPlayer. However, many of us who have already purchased a TV Licence could be entitled to a refund if we do not watch or record live TV, and don’t stream BBC iPlayer either. UK households could be eligible for a £159 refund on their TV licence costs (Image: PA)You can apply for a refund on your TV licence here. You do not need a TV Licence to watch:streaming services like Netflix and Disney Pluson-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Videovideos on websites like YouTubevideos or DVDsYou do need a TV Licence if you:watch or record live TV on any channel or serviceuse BBC iPlayerAm I eligible for a free TV Licence?
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August 22, 2025 11:47 UTC
New York Times introduces new game
New York Times earlier this week announced the launch of Pips, its first-ever original logic game, expanding its portfolio beyond word games. Earlier this week New York Times introduced Pips, the newest addition to the New York Times Games portfolio, and its first original logic puzzle. The New York Times explains how Pips works:Fill the board with dominoesDrag and drop the dominoes into place. Dominoes evoke nostalgia for many people, and we leaned into that comfort while adding our signature NYT Games human-crafted twist,” said Jonathan Knight, head of Games at The New York Times. You can play Pips in the New York Times Games app for iOS and Android devices, or on mobile or desktop web, starting this week.
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August 22, 2025 07:33 UTC
Wave of protests planned at migrant hotels this weekend
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August 22, 2025 04:40 UTC
Who is Lord Swraj Paul? UK-based NRI industrialist dies at 94 - from Jalandhar to the House of Lords
UK-based NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul dies at 94 (Pic credit: PTI)Leading NRI industrialist and philanthropist Lord Swraj Paul passed away in London on Thursday evening at the age of 94.Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been hospitalised recently and died surrounded by members of his family.Born in Jalandhar, Lord Paul moved to the UK in 1966 seeking treatment for his daughter Ambika, who later died of leukaemia. He went on to establish the Caparo Group, which expanded into a global enterprise with interests in steel, engineering and property.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death in a post on X. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Swaraj Paul Ji. His contributions to industry, philanthropy and public service in the UK, and his unwavering support for closer ties with India will always be remembered. I fondly recall our many interactions.
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August 22, 2025 03:25 UTC
Times letters: Mansion tax plan ‘would kill housing market’
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August 22, 2025 01:02 UTC
UK's third-biggest steelworks placed under government control
Insolvency courts granted a compulsory winding up put forward by creditors that Speciality Steels UK (SSUK) owed hundreds of millions of pounds to. The judge said the business was "hopelessly insolvent" after being left with £600,000 in the bank on a money wage bill of £3.7 million. Recommended ReadingThe BBC reports that lawyers for Gupta applied for a four-week adjournment to allow for the company to be placed in a "pre-pack administration", allowing an insolvent company to sell its assets to a bidder. It's understood that Gupta's lawyers argued that it could see the business placed in a "free fall", seeing disruption to costs and risks of its 1,500 workers. The government will cover the wages and costs of the plant while a buyer for SSUK is found.
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August 22, 2025 00:55 UTC
Angela Tilby: Young people reject parents’ atheism
THERE has been much discussion of the Bible Society’s report of a “quiet revival” of churchgoing, particularly among young men (Features, 15 August). The new generation are much less likely than the baby-boomers, or even the millennials, to describe themselves as atheists. But, for the rising generation, that progress seems to have ended, or even gone into reverse. Many young people now experience the world as a troubling, enigmatic, and sometimes dangerous place. This is “full-fat” Christianity, and those of us who preach and teach in more middle-of-the-road settings need to pay attention.
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August 21, 2025 23:52 UTC
Leader comment: Holy places
It is being moved, with the entire Arctic town of Kiruna, to escape subsidence from an iron-ore mine. Built in 1912, the church has been voted one of the country’s best-loved buildings. Its 3400 buildings — their upkeep supported by the State — were “often located in places where fewer people live and are less and less in demand as places of worship”, he wrote. The House of Good reports published by the National Churches Trust, on the “social value” of church buildings, are an example of the alacrity with which such demands receive a response. “It is with great reverence that we have undertaken this project,” the manager of the Kiruna church move told The Daily Telegraph.
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August 21, 2025 23:51 UTC
Meta banned the Epoch Times from advertising. Then it accepted $300k in new ads targeting Canadians
The Epoch Times’ leader has been charged in the US in a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme involving the organization. According to Neubauer, this information is incredibly valuable for politically profiling Canadians and drawing them into The Epoch Times ecosystem. We informed Meta about The Epoch Times ads and the company quietly disabled them for violating its advertising standards, without responding to our request for comment. The same tactic was used yet again by The Epoch Times in the run-up to the 2025 federal election. The Epoch Times was not registered as a third-party advertiser during the election, a potential violation of the Canada Elections Act.
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August 21, 2025 21:04 UTC
Last One Laughing season 2 will see Bob Mortimer return as all-star line-up is revealed
Roisin Conaty will also return to cast her eye over proceedings alongside Carr from the safety of the control room. Mortimer previously spoke to RadioTimes.com and other press about his time filming the show and the challenges he had to overcome. Daisy May Cooper and Bob Mortimer struggle to hold themselves together in Last One Laughing UK. He continued: "I absolutely love comedy as a genre and I think that thing about not laughing is so weird. Last One Laughing UK returns to Prime Video in 2026, with season 1 available to watch now.
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August 21, 2025 20:45 UTC
Notices in and around Braintree and Witham
For Funeral DirectorsPublishing notices on behalf of the bereaved is a considerate and practical way to formally announce a loved one's passing. It provides an opportunity for the bereaved to share the news in the local newspaper and create a personalized online tribute page. This dedicated page allows family and friends to donate to a chosen charity, share photos and messages, and stay connected with one another wherever they are.
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August 21, 2025 15:26 UTC
Skydiver ‘deliberately’ fell to her death after split with boyfriend
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August 21, 2025 15:08 UTC