Natalie Elphicke, the MP for Dover who defected to Labour last week, says prime minister Rishi Sunak has failed to protect the UK borders with record small boat arrivals. The now-Labour MP introduced party leader Keir Starmer, who has set out his plans to tackle the small boats issue using counter-terrorism powers. Source link
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Probe into ill son killing dad sought by family
Daniel Harrison launched a sustained attack on his father at the family’s home in Swansea. Source link
Woman admits murder of 'gentle and kind soul'
Wiktoria Maksymowicz gets a life sentence after pleading guilty to father-of-three Tony Browne’s murder. Source link
Lidl lifts pay to match Aldi and surpass UK rivals
The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors. Source link
Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit: He’s so smart
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their three-day visit to Nigeria with a tour of Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the capital city, Abuja. They were greeted by traditional dancers and met some of the primary schoolchildren. The couple launched a two-day mental health summit. Harry told the audience it was...
How Dave Lowe created it 25 years ago
Composer Dave Lowe has explained how he created the BBC News theme, starting with a clock ticking one beat per second. Mr Lowe published a video showing how the different tracks work together, to mark the 25th anniversary of its creation. The theme went viral during the pandemic, after TikTok creator Rach Leary raved to...
Ukraine says it repulsed Russian bid to cross border
The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military. Source link
New child abuse laws 'a sham' says survivor
Survivors of child sex abuse say new plans to stop institutional cover-ups are a “kick in the teeth” for victims. Source link
'Mad cow disease' case found on farm in Scotland
The Scottish government said precautionary movement restrictions had been put in place. Source link
Faisal Islam: Economy is getting better but people may not notice
Growth was stronger than expected, but millions of households are yet to feel the benefit. Source link