One-third of detainees at immigration centre who had crossed Channel on constant suicide watch The Home Office’s rush to deport asylum seekers who had crossed the Channel in small boats last year led to “unprecedented levels” of those at risk of suicide, a watchdog has found. During the period between […]
Health secretary indicates plans for ‘freedom day’ in England on 21 June could be knocked off track Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers are considering diluting plans for “freedom day” in England on 21 June and delay the end of all social distancing rules, as new […]
Priti Patel demanded that findings be handed over prior to publication The independent panel investigating the Daniel Morgan scandal is refusing the home secretary’s demands to hand over its report before it can be published, as senior police sources say nothing in the case affects national security. Priti Patel provoked […]
No sign of ceasefire progress as reports of airstrikes and sirens warning of rocket fire emerge early on Thursday Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza pursued further cross-border attacks early on Thursday after Joe Biden called publicly for progress towards a ceasefire and Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue military operations […]
The 3,320 square kilometre slab of ice dubbed A-76 broke off Ronne shelf and is floating in Weddell sea A giant slab of ice almost four times the size of New York City has sheared off from the frozen edge of Antarctica into the Weddell sea, becoming the largest iceberg […]
Exclusive: commission’s finding follows number of protests over colonial legacy at Oriel College An independent commission set up to examine the future of Oxford University’s controversial statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes has recommended its removal. The commission was set up last June after Oxford University’s Oriel College voted in […]
Report highlights data failings, workforce shortages and disconnect between health and social care Coronavirus has exposed decades-long weaknesses in government and divisions in wider society, an official parliamentary watchdog has said, including neglect of social care and chronic underfunding in local government. Amid renewed questions over the reopening timetable, the […]
Palestinian man killed and more than 70 wounded as hundreds hurl stones at Israeli checkpoint Serious clashes erupted in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Tuesday as Palestinians took part in a day of protests and strikes over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. A Palestinian man was killed and more […]
Recent blaze at New Providence Wharf prompts people to think of ways to escape burning buildings Residents of apartment blocks with fire safety problems are exploring buying abseiling equipment, rope ladders and personal smoke hoods to help them evacuate burning buildings, amid rising anger that thousands of homes remain unfixed. […]
US House speaker says leaders who attend Games would lose moral authority because of China’s treatment of Uyghur minority US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, criticising China for human rights abuses and saying global leaders who attend […]