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Post Office inquiry: Former CEO didn’t like word “bugs” to refer to faulty IT system
The Inquiry into the Post Office scandal has heard that former chief executive Paula Vennells did not want to use the word “bugs” to refer to the faulty Horizon IT system, preferring “exceptions” instead. Giving evidence today was the Post Office’s former lead internal lawyer – who said she believed her bosses had expected her…
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Israeli soldier speaks out on war in Gaza
Fleeing Palestinians gunned down despite waving white flags, buildings flattened with whole families inside – the Israeli army has been widely condemned for its conduct in Gaza. Israel blames Hamas for hiding behind civilians, and for starting the conflict with its October 7th attack. It’s rare to hear from soldiers who’ve served on the ground,…
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PM’s defence spending boost should be ‘celebrated’, says former Armed Forces Minister
We spoke to James Heappey, who was the Armed Forces Minister until last month, and asked him if Rishi Sunak’s announcement today falls short of what he wanted.
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How does the UK defence spending boost add up?
It’s highly unusual for a prime minister to make such a major spending pledge outside a budget, so let’s take a closer look at it.
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PM promises UK defence spending up to 2.5% of GDP by 2030
Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030. On a trip to Poland, the prime minister said the extra billions will put Britain’s defence industry “on a war footing” – and Nato members cannot expect the US alone to foot the bill for defending the West. He also…
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Rwanda plan is ‘absolutely worth trying’, says Tory MP
Rwanda plan is ‘absolutely worth trying’, says Tory MP
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Rwanda scheme ‘isn’t going to be a disincentive’, says migrants’ rights campaigner
We spoke to Zoe Gardner, a researcher and campaigner on migrants’ rights.
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Five die crossing the Channel hours after Rwanda bill passes
It’s supposed to stop people risking their lives crossing the channel to Britain. But the threat of being put on a flight to Rwanda didn’t stop several more boats attempting the perilous journey across the maritime equivalent of the M25. Rishi Sunak says the government is acting out of compassion, to stop more tragedies like…
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FactCheck: ministers claim Rwanda policy will deter people from crossing the Channel
The Home Office admits the deterrent effect is “uncertain”.
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Top female racer urges more girls to get into motorsports
Emma Raducanu and Deena Asher Smith have already inspired a generation of young girls in football, tennis and athletics – and now it’s the turn of motorsports.
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House of Cards composer says AI won’t match ‘imperfections’ of human art
If you’ve watched the Netflix hit ‘House of Cards’ – you’ll certainly know the music. The composer behind it is Jeff Beal.
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How Paris Olympics is ‘pushing the level’ of breakdancing in UK
The world’s best B-Boys and B-Girls will be heading to Paris this summer as ‘Breaking’ makes its debut at the Olympic Games.
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US funding will make ‘huge difference’ in war with Russia says Ukraine
Russia has reacted with fury and has warned more in Ukraine will die after the US House of Representatives passed a military aid package worth more than $60 billion.
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Calls for Met Police chief to resign over anti-semitism campaigner incident
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will meet the Met Police Commissioner tomorrow to discuss community relations.
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Conservative MP Menzies quits party after misconduct allegations
Mark Menzies has resigned, after an investigation by the Conservative party said he has shown a “pattern of behaviour that falls below the standards expected of MPs”.