Record numbers of migrants cross Channel in 2024
The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record high. Source link
Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…
MPs warn of 'fleecehold' on new housing estates
The group is calling for a ban on private maintenance management fees where residents have little control. Source link
L.A. Times reporters attacked by Minnesota police to settle lawsuit
Two journalists who were cornered and attacked by the Minnesota State Patrol as they covered protests over George Floyd’s murder for the Los Angeles Times…
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year. Source link
How California bashing went from ‘Moonbeam’ to ‘not really American’
For most of the 19th and 20th centuries, residents of the rest of the country often saw California as the place their wacky or adventurous…
Chris Mason: Why some Tory MPs are stepping down
We shouldn't be surprised that some MPs are thinking of leaving as a general election approaches. Source link
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. selects Nicole Shanahan as his running mate
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that he had selected California tech lawyer, entrepreneur and political newcomer Nicole Shanahan as his…
Tory's mayoral contest ad showed New York not London
The clip showed a stampede in a New York subway station and was replaced with the scenes cut. Source link
Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election; some in GOP fear ‘skeleton’ campaign
NEW YORK — In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan. The former president has…
Council spending on special needs transport doubles
A Department for Education spokesperson said: "Every child should have access to a high-quality education, including those with special educational needs, which is why we're…
AP-NORC poll: Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans
ATLANTA — Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential election. But presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more anger…
Care worker migrant surge 'should've been obvious'
The former independent borders watchdog has criticised the Home Office's approach foreign care staff and airport security. Source link
Trump got a break in one case — and a stern warning in another
The courts give, and the courts take away. And in a whirlwind couple of hours on Monday, they took a fair bit more from Donald…
New East-West Council meets for the first time
The meeting examined ways to "strengthen the bonds" between NI and GB, the NI Secretary says. Source link
California’s 16th Congressional District divided by one vote
Those needing a reminder about the power of a singular vote should look no further than California’s 16th Congressional District, where the race to be…
Labour will not commit to government childcare plan
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision. Source link
Trump promotes ‘God Bless the USA Bible,’ for sale
In a video promoting the new “God Bless the USA Bible,” former President Trump held up the book, an American flag rippling across its cover,…
Barclay apology over role in local waste project
The environment secretary says he should have stepped back earlier from a decision on an energy project. Source link
Judge issues gag order on Trump in hush money case
NEW YORK — A New York judge issued a gag order Tuesday barring Donald Trump from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors…